This content is copyright of CelebMix.com. The MOBO Awards, Britain's premier celebration of music of Black Origin, will stage its 2026 ceremony in Manchester - marking the first time the awards will be held in the city. The landmark 30th edition is scheduled for Thursday 26 March 2026 at Co-op Live, the city's state-of-the-art entertainment arena. Since 2009, the MOBO Awards has proudly travelled the UK, celebrating Black music and culture while uplifting local talent and communities.