Olivia Dean performs at Mercury Prize in Newcastle on 22 October
Published on 10/22/2026 at 15:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Olivia Dean performs at the 2026 Mercury Prize in Newcastle on 22 October 2026, with the ceremony taking place at Utilita Arena Newcastle. The awards show is scheduled to start at 8pm local time.
Newcastle puts The Art of Loving before Mercury judges
The 2026 Mercury Prize takes place at Utilita Arena Newcastle on 22 October 2026. Olivia Dean is listed among the performers alongside JADE, Florence + The Machine, RAYE, Nia Archives, Suede, Pulp, Dove Ellis, Knats and Kojey Radical.
Each performer is set to present a track associated with a shortlisted album on 22 October 2026. The venue’s event listing for the ceremony names Olivia Dean among the performers and identifies The Art of Loving as one of the 12 shortlisted albums.
Olivia Dean’s neo-soul and pop blend suits the shortlist
Olivia Dean’s official live page describes her music across neo-soul and pop. It also presents The Art of Loving as her sophomore album and identifies Messy as her debut.
That places the Newcastle performance within a programme built around complete albums rather than standalone singles. On 22 October 2026, her live appearance connects the shortlisted record directly with the Mercury Prize’s album-focused format.
BBC Four carries the Mercury Prize beyond Newcastle
The ceremony is hosted by Lauren Laverne and culminates in the announcement of the overall winner on 22 October 2026. ITV’s Newcastle event guide confirms the performers and the 8pm start at Utilita Arena Newcastle.
BBC Four and BBC iPlayer carry the 2026 Mercury Prize from 9.30pm on 22 October 2026. BBC Music is the broadcast partner for the awards show.
Olivia Dean: what fans in Germany need to know
- Olivia Dean performs at the 2026 Mercury Prize on 22 October 2026 at Utilita Arena Newcastle, Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The listed show start is 8pm local time.
- BBC Four and BBC iPlayer carry the awards show from 9.30pm on 22 October 2026, providing the broadcast format beyond the Newcastle venue.
- The shortlisted album connected with Olivia Dean’s performance is The Art of Loving, with each performer presenting a track associated with a shortlisted album.
- Olivia Dean’s official live dates are published at oliviadeano.com/live.
Olivia Dean on social media and streaming platforms
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Olivia Dean: frequently asked questions
When does Olivia Dean perform at the 2026 Mercury Prize?
Olivia Dean performs at the Mercury Prize awards show on 22 October 2026 at Utilita Arena Newcastle. The event starts at 8pm local time.
Where is Olivia Dean performing on 22 October?
She performs at Utilita Arena Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, as part of the 2026 Mercury Prize ceremony.
Which album is Olivia Dean performing from at the Mercury Prize?
She is shortlisted with her second album, The Art of Loving, and presents a track associated with the record on 22 October 2026.
