Kate Berlant and John Early will host the 42nd Film Independent Spirit Awards on March 6, 2027, at the Hollywood Palladium, Variety reported. Their selection brings the longtime comedy collaborators to a venue with a history of hosting major entertainment events.
An awards venue with a long history
The Palladium opened in 1940 with a concert featuring Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra and Frank Sinatra, according to a Los Angeles City Planning historical resources report. That report also documents award shows among the venue’s events over the years, alongside charity balls, political events and auto shows. A National Register of Historic Places registration form specifically notes that Grammy and Emmy ceremonies have been held there. The records establish the Palladium’s broader role as an event venue; they do not establish any prior Spirit Awards there.
For the 2027 ceremony, Variety reported two additions to the awards program: best international first feature and the Digital Creator Award. Filmmaker Roman Coppola has also been named creative consultant, a newly created role for the show.
Nominations are scheduled to be announced Dec. 2, 2026, according to Film Independent. The ceremony is set for March 6 at the Palladium; further details about the event have not been established in the information cited here.
