Florence + The Machine up for Mercury Prize on 22 October
Published on 09/30/2026 at 06:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSFlorence + The Machine are among the 12 shortlisted artists for the 2026 Mercury Prize awards show in Newcastle on 22 October 2026. The ceremony takes place at Utilita Arena Newcastle, where the overall winner will be announced.
Florence + The Machine join Mercury Prize shortlist
The official Mercury announcement lists Florence + The Machine with Everybody Scream among the 12 Albums of the Year. The 2026 awards show will be held on 22 October 2026 at Utilita Arena in Newcastle.
The programme will include live performances from many of the shortlisted artists and will culminate in the announcement of the overall Mercury Prize winner on 22 October 2026. It is the central event for the 12 nominated albums, rather than a standard concert date.
Florence + The Machine and Everybody Scream
The nominated album appears alongside records by Dave, Dove Ellis, JADE, Knats, Kojey Radical, Nia Archives, Olivia Dean, Paul McCartney, RAYE, Suede and War Child Records. Florence + The Machine’s inclusion gives Everybody Scream a place in the Mercury Prize selection presented in Newcastle on 22 October 2026.
An Official Charts account describes the prize as a celebration of artistic achievement across contemporary British and Irish music. The same listing confirms Utilita Arena as the venue and names Everybody Scream as Florence + The Machine’s shortlisted entry for the 22 October 2026 event.
Florence + The Machine: what fans in Germany need to know
- The 2026 Mercury Prize awards show takes place on 22 October 2026 at Utilita Arena in Newcastle.
- Everybody Scream is Florence + The Machine’s nominated album among the 12 Albums of the Year.
- The ceremony will feature live performances from many shortlisted artists before the overall winner is announced on 22 October 2026.
- Official event details are listed at mercuryprize.com.
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Florence + The Machine: frequently asked questions
When is the Mercury Prize ceremony for Florence + The Machine?
The 2026 Mercury Prize awards show takes place at Utilita Arena in Newcastle on 22 October 2026.
Which album puts Florence + The Machine on the shortlist?
Everybody Scream is Florence + The Machine’s nominated album among the 12 Albums of the Year.
Where is the 2026 Mercury Prize held?
The awards show is at Utilita Arena in Newcastle on 22 October 2026, with the overall winner announced at the ceremony.
