Emmys 2019: Everything you need to know

The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards are right around the corner!

The annual event recognises and celebrates the best in television, with the most acclaimed shows competing in categories including Best Drama, Best Comedy, Best Limited Series, Best Variety Sketch Series, and Best Variety Talk Series, plus all the acting, writing, and directing nominations for each of those fields.

This year's Emmys are happening next week.

From who's presenting to how you can watch it in Australia, here's everything you need to know about TV's night of nights.

When are the Emmys?

The Emmys will take place on Sunday, September 22 in the US, making it Monday, September 23 in Australia.

Where are the Emmys being held?

The Emmys ceremony will be held at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California.

Who is hosting the Emmys?

For the fourth time in history, the Emmys will not have a host. This year, there will be a number of presenters handing out the awards. Which brings us to...

Who are the presenters for the Emmys?

Great question!

• Angela Bassett
• Billy Porter
• Jimmy Kimmel
• Naomi Watts
• Seth Meyers
• Stephen Colbert
• Taraji P. Henson
• Viola Davis
• Zendaya
• The following members of the Game of Thrones cast: Alfie Allen, Carice van Houten, Emilia Clarke, Gwendoline Christie, Kit Harington, Lena Headey, Maisie Williams, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Peter Dinklage and Sophie Turner.

Where can you watch the 2018 Emmy Awards in Australia?

You can watch the Emmys in Australia from 10:00am to 1:00pm (AEST) on Fox8 and then a repeat will be aired from 8:30pm (AEST) for those of you miss the initial broadcast.

The red carpet will be from 8:00am to 10:00am (AEST) on E! Entertainment.

Who is nominated at the Emmys?

See the full list of nominees for the Emmys here.