MOBO Awards 2026 Announces New Performers

Published: Friday 6th Mar 2026 by Sam

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 DeanFLO, 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.

The free programme has been curated in collaboration with over 50 community leaders, creatives, grassroots platforms and industry representatives to ensure it reflects the voices and energy of those already shaping culture in the city of Manchester.
Check out the stacked itinerary and visit mobo.com/fringe for further details:

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