Celebrating the past, present, and future at the Cinema Center Oscar Gala

Cinema Center Oscar Gala-WANE 15 First News Saturday

by: Hannah Grace

Posted: Mar 14, 2026 / 04:42 AM EDT

Updated: Mar 14, 2026 / 09:44 AM EDT

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The annual Fort Wayne Cinema Center Oscar Gala will be hosted on Saturday, March 14, with more to celebrate in 2026.

Walk the red carpet and celebrate cinema ahead of the Academy Awards. The party and fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. at the Fort Wayne Cinema Center. Food, music, and an Oscar prediction competition will take place throughout the night.

The Fort Wayne Cinema Center will take this time to celebrate its 50th anniversary. To pay tribute to the Cinema Center’s 1976 roots, this year’s theme revolves around the iconic film The Godfather. The movie will start around 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $60. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $70.