奖将于2026年10月22日连续第二年重返纽卡斯尔的Utilita Arena,举办现场表演并宣布英国和爱尔兰顶级专辑奖的获奖者. The Mercury Prize returns to Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on October 22, 2026, for its second consecutive year, featuring live performances and announcing the winner of the UK and Ireland’s top album award.

水星奖将于2026年10月22日连续第二年回到纽卡斯尔的Utilita竞技场, The Mercury Prize will return to Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on October 22, 2026, for a second straight year, continuing its shift away from London since the award’s 1992 founding. 这次仪式将展示2026名入围艺术家的现场表演, 并展示英国和爱尔兰最顶级专辑奖得主。 The ceremony will feature live performances from the 2026 shortlisted artists and reveal the winner of the UK and Ireland’s top album award. 去年,当地艺术家Sam Fender赢了 Last year, local artist Sam Fender won. 在2025年的边缘方案造成140万英镑的影响之后,预计这次活动将促进该区域的经济和文化。 The event is expected to boost the region’s economy and culture, following a £1.4 million impact from a 2025 fringe programme. 2026年的短名单还没有公布。 The 2026 shortlist has not yet been announced. 该节目将由BBC音乐公司播出。 The show will be broadcast by BBC Music.