UMA Awards 2026
Two historic ceremonies. One global movement. Be there as the next chapter of urban music history is written — Johannesburg and London, December 2026.
South Africa Ceremony Begins In
South Africa
9 December 2026
Theatre of Marcellus, Johannesburg
United Kingdom
15 December 2026
Central London
Nominations
Open Now
Nominees announced October 2026
Voting Now Open
Nominations Open · Public Voting Soon
The 2026 Season
Johannesburg hosts the South African edition on 9 December, followed by the flagship United Kingdom ceremony in London on 15 December.
South Africa
UMA South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
United Kingdom
24th Annual UMA
London, United Kingdom
Years of Urban Music Excellence
The Road to 2026
Now Open
Nominations Open
CompleteOctober 2026
Nominees Announced
Coming SoonOct–Nov 2026
Public Voting
9 & 15 Dec 2026
The Ceremonies
Secure Your Place
Join us for the most anticipated nights in publicly voted urban music — Johannesburg on 9 December and London on 15 December 2026.
Awards — Standard Seats
£199
per person
- Ceremony Attendance
- Standard Seating
- Welcome Reception
- Certificate of Attendance
Awards Only
£299
per person
- Priority VIP Seating
- VIP Pre-Show Lounge
- Wine Reception
- Exclusive Gift Bag
- Photo Opportunity
Awards & Afterparty
£349
per person
- Priority VIP Seating
- VIP Pre-Show Lounge
- Wine Reception
- Exclusive Gift Bag
- Afterparty Access
Table of 10 — Awards Only
£2,999
table of 10
×10
seats
- Full Table of 10
- Premium Table Position
- Dedicated Host
- Wine Service
- Brand Visibility
Table of 10 — Awards & Afterparty
£3,490
table of 10
×10
seats
- Full Table of 10
- Premium Table Position
- Dedicated Host
- Wine Service
- Afterparty Access for All
For group bookings or bespoke packages, contact the UMA team.
Voting Now Open
Your Vote.
Their Legacy.
Cast your vote and help decide who takes home the most coveted awards in urban music.