MOBO Awards has added two more names to the lineup for its landmark 2026 ceremony, confirming performances from Aitch and Myles Smith as anticipation builds for the event’s 30th anniversary celebration.
The annual awards show, widely recognized as Europe’s leading celebration of Black music and culture, will take place on March 26 at Co-op Live in Manchester.
Aitch’s addition carries particular local significance. The Manchester-born rapper has become one of the city’s most prominent contemporary artists, building a strong reputation through chart success and high-profile collaborations.
Myles Smith, meanwhile, arrives following a breakthrough period that has steadily raised his international profile. The British singer-songwriter has gained a rapidly expanding audience through streaming platforms and viral performances.
Both artists join a lineup that already includes Olivia Dean, FLO and Tiwa Savage, all of whom were announced earlier this year. The ceremony will also feature a special “MOBO Salutes: Grime 25” medley celebrating a quarter-century of grime music, with performances from Wiley, Chip, Nolay, Scorcher and D Double E.
Hosting duties will be handled by Eve and broadcaster and comedian Eddie Kadi, who returns for a second consecutive year.
The 2026 edition also marks the first time the MOBO Awards will be staged at Co-op Live, Manchester’s newest large-scale venue. Fans worldwide will be able to watch the event through Amazon Music, which will livestream the ceremony as the official digital streaming partner. The broadcast will air on the Amazon Music UK channel on Twitch starting at 8:00 p.m. GMT.
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