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flag 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.

flag 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. flag The ceremony will feature live performances from the 2026 shortlisted artists and reveal the winner of the UK and Ireland’s top album award. flag Last year, local artist Sam Fender won. flag The event is expected to boost the region’s economy and culture, following a £1.4 million impact from a 2025 fringe programme. flag The 2026 shortlist has not yet been announced. flag The show will be broadcast by BBC Music.

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