Turner Prize 2026 Shortlist Announcement Date Confirmed, Exhibition at MIMA

The shortlist for the Turner Prize 2026 is set to be announced on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM. This announcement will precede the public exhibition of the shortlisted artists' works, which will be hosted at MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art) in Middlesbrough. The online press conference's previously indicated location at Tate Britain has been changed.

The exhibition featuring the selected artists will open to the public at MIMA on Saturday, September 26, 2026. MIMA will showcase the diverse practices of the shortlisted artists, continuing the prize's tradition of highlighting developments in contemporary art. Further key dates related to the prize include Thursday, December 10, 2026.

Tate Britain oversees the administration of the Turner Prize, with Director Alex Farquharson playing a central role in its proceedings. The collaboration with MIMA underscores the prize's commitment to engaging regional institutions across the UK for its exhibition programme.