Livestream the 2026 MOBO Awards on Amazon Music
This year marks 30 years of the MOBO organisation and Amazon Music has announced that it will be livestreaming the 2026 MOBO Awards.
They will be held at the Co-op Live in Manchester, with Amazon Music as the Official Digital Music Streaming Partner.
The awards show will be livestreamed and available to watch on the Amazon Music UK channel on Twitch from 8.00pm on Thursday, 26 March.
Broadcaster Eddie Kadi will be joined by hip-hop legend Eve on hosting duties at the ceremony, with a number of noteworthy artists performing.
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The likes of Olivia Dean, FLO and Tiwa Savage are confirmed to take to the stage, as well as a special ‘MOBO Salutes: Grime 25’ performance with Wiley, Chip, Nolay, Scorcher, and D Double E, curated by Target.
There are more performers and special honourees who are set to be announced soon.
Amazon Music will also be sponsoring the Album of The Year category this year.
The nominees are as follows: Central Cee Can’t Rush Greatness, Ezra Collective Dance, No One’s Watching, FLO Access All Areas, Kojey Radical Don’t Look Down, Little Simz Lotus and Olivia Dean The Art of Loving.
With MOBO marking its 30th anniversary, this year's edition of the ceremony to celebrate Europe’s biggest and most influential celebration of Black music and culture is set to bring an unforgettable night to the Co-op Live.
The outlet has recognised and honoured several exceptional British and international talent in genres including but not limited to Hip-Hop, Grime, R&B and Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Electronic/Dance, Alternative, Gospel and African music.
A number of entertainment legends, such as Beyoncé, Jay Z, Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, Usher, Rihanna, Cardi B, Davido, Tems, Janet Jackson, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Sade, Lionel Richie, and Stormzy have been a part of the awards in the past.
The MOBO awards have been hosted all over the UK in years past, with shows in Coventry, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Newcastle, and Sheffield - but it will be in Manchester in 2026.
Laura Lukanz, Head of Music Industry, UK, Australia and New Zealand at Amazon Music, said: “We're honoured to support the MOBO Awards as they celebrate their landmark 30th anniversary. For three decades, MOBO has played a vital role in recognising and celebrating excellence in music of Black origin, creating visibility and opportunities for artists.
“Congratulations to Kanya and her team for building such an impactful and enduring platform. We're proud to help amplify this legacy and continue the work of championing Black music and culture.”
Kanya King CBE, Founder and CEO of the MOBO Group, said: “MOBO has always been about creating space for talent to shine and for culture to be celebrated unapologetically. Bringing the Awards to audiences on Twitch with Amazon Music allows us to share that moment with fans everywhere. As we mark 30 years of the MOBO platform, it’s powerful to partner with a platform that understands how culture travels.
“From the Awards themselves to the MOBO Music Summit as part of the Fringe Festival in Manchester, this collaboration helps us reach new audiences and expand the conversation around music, creativity and opportunity.”
MOBO will also be collaborating with Manchester City Council to bring the MOBO Fringe Festival to the city, a week-long celebration of music, culture, and creativity in the lead-up to the Awards.
This free programme will involve industry panels, talent showcases, live performances and more, covering music, tech, and the arts.
Amazon Music is an Official Partner of The Summit event, as part of the MOBO Fringe Festival, which will take place on 24 March at Aviva Studios in Manchester.
It will include two Amazon Music hosted panel events, with more information coming soon.
MOBO is set to launch exclusive MOBO 30 T-shirts and hoodies via Amazon’s on-demand merch platform, here.
You can listen to the Official MOBO Awards 2026 Playlist and MOBO 30 Playlist streaming now exclusively on Amazon Music.
For more information, including the livestream and playlists, visit the event detail page here.
You can secure tickets to the 2026 MOBO Awards now, via Tickets | MOBO Organisation.
Joshua Nair