Get £30 student tickets for the 2026 Mercury Prize Newcastle
A limited number of discounted tickets for Newcastle University students are available for the 2026 Mercury Prize Newcastle, priced at just £30 each.
1 October 2026
Thanks to the generosity of Newcastle City Council, Utilita and the Mercury Prize, Newcastle University students have exclusive access to 88 discounted tickets.
Taking place at Utilita Arena Newcastle on Thursday 22 October, the event will feature live performances from 10 of the 12 artists shortlisted for this year's Albums of the Year.
The tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
To attend, you must:
- Be a current Newcastle University student
- Be aged 18 or over
- Bring valid photo ID on the day
Please note that bags will not be permitted and security searches will take place. Further event information, including timings, will be provided when tickets are purchased.
Follow the link to our internal SharePoint page below to access the booking link and password.
