Performers for Mercury Music Prize 2026 ceremony in Newcastle revealed
The 2026 Mercury Prize has today announced the artists who will perform at this year’s Awards Show in Newcastle
The 2026 Mercury Prize has today announced the artists who will perform at this year’s Awards Show in Newcastle.
Those taking to the stage at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on Thursday 22nd October are:
Dove Ellis, Florence + The Machine, JADE, Knats, Kojey Radical, Nia Archives, Olivia Dean, RAYE, Suede and Pulp will perform on behalf of the HELP(2) album. Each artist will perform one track from their ‘Album of the Year’.
A short film will be shown to celebrate Dave and Paul McCartney’s albums.
The 2026 Awards Show will be held on Thursday 22nd October at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle and will culminate in the announcement of the overall winner of the 2026 Mercury Prize.
Last year saw Geordie hero Sam Fender claim the Prize, and other recent past winners include English Teacher, Ezra Collective, Little Simz, Dave, Wolf Alice, Young Fathers, and more.