The Audio Academy will host The ARIAS 2026, the United Kingdom’s premier audio and radio awards ceremony, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Roundhouse in London. The event celebrates creativity and talent shaping the audio and radio industry while recognizing nominees and winners across multiple award categories.
The ceremony brings together Audio Academy members, sponsors, judges, nominees, Fellows and industry colleagues for an evening of recognition and celebration. The event will feature round table seating arrangements, with table assignments to be circulated in advance of the ceremony. According to the Audio Academy, the ARIAS represents a significant achievement for all nominees, with the organization expressing enthusiasm about celebrating winners on the night.
The event is sponsored by Arqiva, Audible, BBC Sounds, Carver PR, PPL, PRS for Music, Radio Times, RCS and Xperi. The Audio Academy, which organizes the awards, operates as a charity dedicated to supporting the audio and radio industry through education, professional development and industry recognition.
The ceremony will run from 7 p.m. to approximately 9:15 p.m., with an after-party following until 11 p.m., sponsored by PPL and PRS for Music. Arrival and red carpet access will begin at 6 p.m., with the red carpet closing at 6:45 p.m. The ceremony will commence promptly at 7 p.m.
Tickets are priced at £115 plus value-added tax. All Audio Academy members are invited to purchase tickets and attend the celebrations. Nominees will receive separate ticketing information and should not use the general ticketing link unless purchasing additional tickets beyond their allocated nominee allocation, according to the Audio Academy’s guidance.
The event will be filmed and photographed. Attendees are requested to be aware of and respectful toward the Audio Academy’s code of conduct. The Audio Academy notes that by purchasing a ticket, attendee data will be shared with the event organizer and the Audio Academy for event purposes and to support the charity’s ongoing work, with all data processing conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
