The Beatport Awards 2026: Categories & Nominees Announced
Taking place on April 23 during IMS Ibiza, the Beatport Awards spotlight the artists and labels driving electronic music into its next era.
The ballots are loading, and the dance floor is calling. The Beatport Awards 2026 return on Thursday, April 23, during IMS Ibiza, bringing together the artists, labels, and cultural disruptors who defined another seismic year in electronic music.
This year’s Beatport Awards ceremony lands at Hotel Mongibello Ibiza, a sleek, sun-drenched oceanside escape on the eastern shores of Santa Eulalia. Expect free-flowing drinks, a curated spread of premium canapés circulating all night, and an opening set from Ibiza staple Maricha (presented by Algoriddim djay) to set the tone early. Safe to say, the energy across the evening is locked in.
Tickets for the awards ceremony are available now and can be secured below.
As always, this year’s nominations spotlight producers bending genre lines, live acts turning stages into fever dreams, and labels shaping tomorrow’s underground. And yes, a handful of major honors will be revealed live during the ceremony.
Here’s who’s in the running for 2026.
CATEGORIES & NOMINEES:
Producer of the Year - presented by PPL
Best Live Performer
One to Watch
Best Livestream
- ADRIÁN MILLS, Cloudy, KUKO - Nibirii Festival
- HorsegiirL - Boiler Room CDMX
- Lou Nour (fka) SICARIA - Boiler Room Bengaluru
- Rossi. - NYC Pop Up | RAW CUTS
- Sim0ne - Beatport Live x Airspace | Liverpool
Best Album
- ANOTR - On A Trip
- Introspekt - Moving The Center
- K-Lone - sorry i thought you were someone else
- Ninajirachi - I Love My Computer
- Rochelle Jordan - Through The Wall
Hype Label of the Year - presented by Algoriddim djay
The following will all be announced on April 23 during the awards show:
- Best Selling Artist of the Year
- Best Selling Track of the Year
- Best Selling Label of the Year
- Beatport Curation's Best Track of the Year
- Social Impact Award
- Culture Shaper Award
- Label of the Year - presented by LabelWorx
From underground architects to global stage commanders, the Beatport Awards 2026 celebrate the records, risk-takers, and rave architects who moved the culture forward.
Mark your calendars for April 23 and secure your ticket to The Beatport Awards 2026 here!
Following the ceremony, be sure to join us for the official Beatport Awards Afterparty with Cécille Records at Akasha, the legendary club space at Las Dalias. The night will feature performances from Nick Curly, Fleur Shore, Reboot, and Cristina Lazic. Tickets and details below:
