The countdown to the MOBO Awards 2026 is officially on!
Europe’s biggest celebration of Black music returns on March 26 and will take place at the Co-Op Live arena in Manchester.
Serving as the 30th anniversary of the annual extravaganza, a fresh wave of performers taking to the stage has been announced.
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As earlier reported, the likes of Olivia Dean, FLO, Tiwa Savage, and the ‘MOBO Salutes: Grime 25’ medley with Wiley, Chip, Nolay, Scorcher, and D Double E will be performing.
Now, Myles Smith and hometown hero Aitch have joined the lineup.
Tickets are available now via mobo.com/tickets.
As reported, Hip-Hop force Eve and comedian and media maestro Eddie Kadi have been tapped to host.
Check out our EXCLUSIVE interview with the dynamic duo:
Ahead of the show, the MOBO Fringe runs from March 19 to March 24.
Comprised of live music, showcases, industry panels, education programmes, heritage activations and community-led events hosted in some of Manchester’s most loved cultural venues.

