THE
ARIA AWARDS
2026
Celebrating excellence in music, dance, and cultural arts
A Celebration of
Cultural Excellence
The ARIA Awards stands as a prestigious celebration honoring groundbreaking achievements in music, dance, and cultural arts. Since its inception, the awards have recognized visionaries who push boundaries and redefine artistic expression.
Each year, we gather the world's most talented artists, performers, and cultural innovators to celebrate their contributions to the global creative landscape.
Celebrating Excellence
Luna Park
Best Alternative Album
The Resonance Collective
Outstanding Contemporary Performance
Maya Chen
Artist of the Year
Kinetic Dreams
Best Choreography
Aria Symphony
Best Classical Performance
Urban Movement Lab
Innovation in Dance
Featured Artists
Experience unforgettable performances from world-class artists
The Midnight Orchestra
Luna Park
Kinetic Dreams Dance Co.
The Schedule
Red Carpet Arrivals
Celebrity arrivals and photo opportunities
Opening Ceremony
The Midnight Orchestra performs
Award Presentations Begin
Music and Dance categories
Special Performance
Luna Park featured performance
Cultural Arts Awards
Honoring excellence in cultural contributions
Closing Performance
Kinetic Dreams Dance Company finale
Moments of Glory
Audience Celebration
Ballet Performance
Orchestra Performance
Ballet Performance
Night Event
Crowd Energy
The Trophy
Ballet Performance