Mercury Prize announces 2026 awards show performers

Mercury Prize 2026 music awards Newcastle album shortlist live performances

The 2026 Mercury Prize has announced the lineup of performers for its upcoming awards ceremony at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle on October 22. Ten artists from the 12-album shortlist are confirmed to perform tracks from their nominated records.

Performers include Dove Ellis, Florence + The Machine, JADE, Knats, Kojey Radical, Nia Archives, Olivia Dean, RAYE, and Suede. Additionally, the band Pulp will perform on behalf of the War Child Records ‘HELP(2)’ compilation. The ceremony will also feature short films celebrating albums by Dave and Paul McCartney.

The overall winner will be determined by an independent judging panel on the night of the event, which will be broadcast by BBC Music.

Entities

BBC Music · Florence + The Machine · Mercury Prize · Raye · Utilita Arena

Sources

2026 MERCURY PRIZE ‘ALBUMS OF THE YEAR’ PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR AWARDS SHOW [innewcastle.co.uk]

26 days ago

Florence + The Machine, RAYE, JADE and more to perform at 2026 Mercury Prize [www.nme.com]

26 days ago