The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award Ceremony 2026

The Scottish Album of the Year Award Ceremony 2026 comes to Caird Hall, Dundee, with live performances and the announcement of the £20,000-winning album.

The SAY Award Ceremony 2026 celebrates Scottish music at Caird Hall, hosted by Vic Galloway and Nicola Meighan. The night features live performances from last year's winners Kai Reesu and Sound of Young Scotland winner Alice Faye, with more acts to be announced. Awards presented include the Scottish Album of the Year (£20,000 prize), the Sound of Young Scotland Award for an emerging artist, and the Modern Scottish Classic Award. Doors open at 7pm with the ceremony beginning shortly afterwards; dress code is smart-casual and BSL interpretation will be provided.