Urban Music Awards
Urban Music Awards

24 Years of
Music History

TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER 2026 · PORCHESTER HALL · LONDON W2

The legends. The hits. The next superstar.

24TH ANNUAL URBAN MUSIC AWARDS

B2K · THE LOX · BEENIE MAN

An unforgettable celebration of R&B, Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Afrobeats and the global sounds shaping music culture.

Experience live entertainment, legendary honours, the 24th Annual Urban Music Awards and the Britain's Next Superstar Grand Final — all in one extraordinary evening.

TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER 2026·PORCHESTER HALL · LONDON W2·LIVE ON CHANNEL ONE TV

Fan tickets from

£59

FIRST RELEASE · LIMITED

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Public fan allocation · 300 tickets

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Fan tickets are released in three stages. Each stage sells out before the next opens, so the price only moves up — booking at the current release secures the best available price.

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The full VIP experience

Want the full VIP experience?

Make it an evening to remember with premium access to the Urban Music Awards. VIP categories are separate from the fan tickets and are not discounted.

per person

VIP Awards Only

£299

  • Priority VIP Seating
  • VIP Pre-Show Lounge
  • Wine Reception
  • Exclusive Gift Bag
  • Photo Opportunity

per person

VIP Awards + Afterparty

£349

  • Priority VIP Seating
  • VIP Pre-Show Lounge
  • Wine Reception
  • Exclusive Gift Bag
  • Afterparty Access

table of 10

VIP Table for 10

£2,999

  • Full Table of 10
  • Premium Table Position
  • Dedicated Host
  • Wine Service
  • Brand Visibility
Or enquire first

table of 10

VIP Table for 10 + Afterparty

£3,490

  • Full Table of 10
  • Premium Table Position
  • Dedicated Host
  • Wine Service
  • Afterparty Access for All
Or enquire first
Group bookings and bespoke packages: tickets@urbanmusicawards.org

VIP benefits listed are those attached to the current products. Only ticket categories that state afterparty access include it; standard fan tickets do not.

15 December 2026 · Porchester Hall

One night. Legendary music.

From R&B icons and Hip-Hop legends to international Dancehall, Afrobeats, Gospel and emerging UK talent.

B2K — R&B Icons

B2K

R&B Icons

Outstanding Contribution to R&B honour

THE LOX — Hip-Hop Legends

THE LOX

Hip-Hop Legends

BEENIE MAN — Dancehall Icon

BEENIE MAN

Dancehall Icon

AKELLE — UK Urban Music

AKELLE

UK Urban Music

ABIGAIL CHAMS — African Rising Star

ABIGAIL CHAMS

African Rising Star

QUEENIE — UK Music

QUEENIE

UK Music

featuring Lioness

FAITHCHILD — Gospel & Inspirational

FAITHCHILD

Gospel & Inspirational

SONNA RELE — R&B & Soul

SONNA RELE

R&B & Soul

DJ IRONIK — UK Hip-Hop & Grime

DJ IRONIK

UK Hip-Hop & Grime

AYO BEATZ — Producer & Artist

AYO BEATZ

Producer & Artist

Artist billing shown reflects the promoter's current approved public billing. Line-up is subject to final confirmation.

Special Honour

B2K

Outstanding Contribution to R&B

24th Annual Urban Music Awards

B2K are recognised for their lasting impact on R&B as part of the 2026 ceremony programme.

Britain's Next Superstar 2026 Grand Final

The next big star will be crowned live.

The search for Britain's next breakthrough talent reaches its conclusion during the 24th Annual Urban Music Awards. Experience the finalists competing live, the audience voting and the emotional moment when Britain's Next Superstar 2026 is revealed.

Daytime semifinal

From £15

A separate daytime admission product. It does not include the evening awards ceremony.

Enquire about daytime tickets

Evening Grand Final + UMA

From £59

Included with every UMA evening fan ticket while the current release remains available. You do not need a separate grand final ticket if you already have UMA evening admission.

Full-day experience

Combined ticket

Semifinal and evening access on one ticket. Combined pricing is confirmed with Britain's Next Superstar before it is published here, so it is not yet on sale through UMA.

Enquire about full-day

Britain's Next Superstar currently lists its own evening, combined and full-experience prices. Those products live on a separate website and must be reconciled with the UMA fan releases before they are quoted together.

Your night at the Urban Music Awards

  1. 7:00 PM

    Red Carpet

    Arrivals and press on the public red carpet.

  2. 8:00 PM

    Live Urban Music Awards

    Performances, honours and award presentations.

  3. During the ceremony

    Britain's Next Superstar Grand Final

    Finalists perform live and the audience votes.

  4. Approx. 11:00 PM

    Awards conclusion

    The 2026 winners and Britain's Next Superstar are crowned.

  5. After the show

    Official Afterparty

    Entry only for ticket categories that include afterparty access.

The venue

Porchester Hall

Porchester Road, London W2 5HS, United Kingdom

Get directions

Dress code: BLACK TIE / COCKTAIL, subject to the final event admission policy.

Times are approximate and subject to final production scheduling. Public ticket holders do not have access to private VIP red-carpet or reception areas.

The archive

24 years of music history.

Authentic photography from past Urban Music Awards ceremonies — the red carpets, the winners and the performances that built the legacy.

TY — UMA Award Winner

TY — UMA Award Winner

2004 · London · Winners

Lethal Bizzle — Winner

Lethal Bizzle — Winner

2004 · London · Winners

Kano — Red Carpet

Kano — Red Carpet

2004 · London · Red Carpet

Wiley — Winner

Wiley — Winner

2004 · London · Winners

Tubby T — Award Winner

Tubby T — Award Winner

2004 · London · Winners

Ras Kwame

Ras Kwame

2004 · London · Red Carpet

Lethal Bizzle — On Stage

Lethal Bizzle — On Stage

2004 · London · Performances

Lethal Bizzle

Lethal Bizzle

2004 · London · Winners

TY — Artist Portrait

TY — Artist Portrait

2004 · London · Red Carpet

Wiley — Red Carpet

Wiley — Red Carpet

2004 · London · Red Carpet

Kano — Award

Kano — Award

2004 · London · Winners

Alexandra Burke — Red Carpet

Alexandra Burke — Red Carpet

2004 · London · Red Carpet

Alexandra Burke

Alexandra Burke

2004 · London · Red Carpet

Wiley — Ceremony

Wiley — Ceremony

2004 · London · Winners

Archive photography from past Urban Music Awards ceremonies. Historical appearances and awards are not 2026 billing or confirmation of attendance.

Frequently asked questions

TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER 2026 · PORCHESTER HALL · LONDON W2

Fan tickets from £59

Questions? Email tickets@urbanmusicawards.org