# Mercury Prize 2026 shortlist revealed

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mercury-prize-2026-shortlist-revealed/
- Published: 2026-07-30T14:50:07+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-30T15:18:26+00:00
- Original publisher: Brooklyn Vegan
- Original article: https://www.brooklynvegan.com/mercury-prize-2026-shortlist-revealed/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Twelve albums are shortlisted for the 2026 Mercury Prize.
- The list spans established stars and emerging acts.
- The winner will be announced in Newcastle in October.

## Summary

The 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist has named 12 British and Irish albums competing for the annual award, which recognises artistic achievement across contemporary music. The selection combines major pop and rock figures with newer artists and a charity compilation.

- Dave — *The Boy Who Played the Harp*
- Dove Ellis — *Blizzard*
- Florence + The Machine — *Everybody Scream*
- JADE — *THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!*
- Knats — *A Great Day In Newcastle*
- Kojey Radical — *Don’t Look Down*
- Nia Archives — *Emotional Junglist*
- Olivia Dean — *The Art of Loving*
- Paul McCartney — *The Boys of Dungeon Lane*
- RAYE — *THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.*
- Suede — *Antidepressants*
- War Child Records — *HELP(2)*

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