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.
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.
The 2026 Mercury Prize 12 ‘Albums of the Year’ are:
Dave - ‘The Boy Who Played the Harp’
Dove Ellis - ‘Blizzard’
Florence + The Machine - ‘Everybody Scream’
JADE - ‘THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!’
Knats - ‘A Great Day In Newcastle’
Kojey Radical - ‘Don't Look Down’
Nia Archives - ‘Emotional Junglist’
Olivia Dean - ‘The Art of Loving’
Paul McCartney - ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’
RAYE - ‘THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.’
Suede - ‘Antidepressants’
War Child Records - ‘HELP(2)’
Following its biggest year yet in 2025, the Mercury Prize returns 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 and will feature live performances from many of the 12 ‘Albums of the Year’ artists, culminating in the announcement of the overall winner of the 2026 Mercury Prize.
The Prize’s broadcast partner, BBC Music, will provide coverage of the event.
For information on tickets visit the Tickets section of the website.