30 July 2026

2026 Mercury Prize 'Albums of the Year' Revealed

The 2026 Mercury Prize 12 ‘Albums of the Year’ were announced today, Thursday 30th July, on BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds by Jamz Supernova.

27 July 2026

2026 Mercury Prize Judging Team Announced

Ahead of the announcement of the 2026 'Albums of the Year' this Thursday, the 2026 Mercury Prize judging team has today been revealed. Following its biggest year yet in 2025, the Mercury Prize will return to Newcastle as the host city for 2026, in partnership with Newcastle City Council. The 2026 Awards Show will be held on Thursday 22nd October at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle.

22 April 2026

2026 Mercury Prize 'Albums of the Year' to be Revealed on 30th July

The 2026 Mercury Prize ‘12 Albums of the Year’ will be revealed on Thursday 30th July. The Prize returns to host city Newcastle for the second year, in partnership with Newcastle City Council, when the 2026 Awards Show takes place at the Utilita Arena on Thursday 22nd October.