The date and venue for this year’s awards have been announced.
It has been announced that the Black British Theatre Awards will return for 2026, in a ceremony taking place at the Piccadilly Theatre on the 25th October.
The awards celebrates the contributions of Black artists, creatives and
theatre professionals across the UK.
This years awards will once again spotlight the people and productions shaping British
theatre. This year’s award categories will recognise achievements across performance, creative excellence on and off stage, outstanding contribution, emerging talent, Best Musical and Best Play, with a star-studded line-up for presenters and performers.
Omar F. Okai, Founder and Executive Director of the Black British Theatre Awards commented: “We are delighted to return for another year of celebrating the extraordinary talent, creativity and impact. The Black British Theatre Awards exist not only to recognise excellence but also to champion visibility, representation and opportunity within our industry. We are deeply grateful to our sponsors ATG Entertainment, partners Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Global Creatures and Playful Productions, supporters and audiences who continue to believe in the importance of this work.”
Nominations will officially open on 1 July 2026 and close on 31 August 2026, inviting audiences, industry professionals and theatre supporters to nominate individuals and productions that have made an outstanding contribution to British theatre in the past year.
To find out more visit: https://blackbritishtheatreawards.com/