PaleyFest NY announces 2026 lineup and new inaugural award

The Paley Center for Media has announced the return of PaleyFest NY, scheduled for October 8 to 14 at the Paley Museum in New York. To mark the organization’s 50th anniversary, the festival is introducing the inaugural PaleyFest Award, which will be presented annually to recognize excellence in media and entertainment.

Billy Crystal will be the first recipient of the PaleyFest Award and will participate in a dedicated panel on October 12. Other award recipients include the series ‘American Horror Story,’ ‘Dexter,’ ‘Tulsa King,’ ‘Marshals,’ ‘The Diplomat,’ and ‘The Gilded Age.’

The festival lineup features several high-profile panels and screenings, including a preview of ‘American Horror Story: 13’ with cast members such as Sarah Paulson and Billie Lourd, and a 20th-anniversary celebration of ‘Dexter’ featuring Michael C. Hall. Other scheduled programming includes ‘Tulsa King,’ ‘The Diplomat,’ and ‘The Gilded Age.’ Tickets will be available to Paley members starting August 13, with general public sales beginning August 14.