Global hip-hop icon Eve and acclaimed comedian and broadcaster Eddie Kadi will host the 2026 MOBO Awards at Co-op Live in Manchester on 26 March.

Alongside the host announcement, MOBO is excited to reveal the first wave of performers for the 2026 Awards, with a stellar roster of women making waves across their respective genres. Olivia Dean, FLO and Tiwa Savage are the first artists confirmed to take the stage at this landmark celebration, with more performers and special honourees to be announced soon. Tickets are available now via mobo.com/tickets.

Europe’s biggest and most influential celebration of Black music and culture promises an unforgettable night of electrifying performances, powerful tributes and culture-shaping moments as MOBO marks its 30th anniversary.

Kanya King CBE, Founder and CEO of the MOBO Group, said: “We’re incredibly proud to have the iconic Eve and the incomparable Eddie Kadi hosting the MOBO Awards in Manchester. As we mark 30 years of MOBO, this moment feels especially powerful. Eve and Eddie each represent excellence, authenticity and cultural impact in their own right – and together, they embody the spirit, humour and global perspective that has always defined the MOBO Awards.”