The Countdown to the Stars Night Awards 2026 Has Begun. Who Will Lift a Trophy This Year?

Author/Editor Maria Anna Furman

Less than two months remain until the Stars Night Awards 2026. Preparations are entering their final phase, excitement is building, and the first scores from the jury members are beginning to arrive. The names of this year’s winners will be announced during the awards ceremony.

Who will hear their name called on 23 October? Whose work, personal journey and genuine impact will receive special recognition this year? Who will step onto the stage to collect one of the prestigious Stars Night Awards 2026 trophies?

This year’s nominees are being assessed by a thirteen-member international jury comprising representatives from a range of professional and artistic backgrounds. Each juror evaluates the nominations independently, considering not only the candidates’ achievements but also their values, responsibility, quality of work, leadership and the lasting nature of their impact. The first completed assessment forms are already being returned, but the final results will not be revealed until the official ceremony.

Although most places have already been reserved, just over a dozen remain. This is the final opportunity for those who have been postponing their decision, waiting for the right moment or only now realising how little time remains until one of the most anticipated events of the year.

The Stars Night Awards is much more than an awards ceremony. It brings together people representing culture, business, media, the arts, and social initiatives. Liverpool will welcome guests from several countries, alongside nominees, artists, entrepreneurs, representatives of various organisations and distinguished guests. The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Manchester has also confirmed its attendance.

Sometimes a single meeting, one conversation or one person encountered during the evening can become the beginning of a story that could never have been planned in advance. The idea behind the Stars Night Awards has been built on precisely these kinds of authentic relationships from the very beginning.

One of the special features of this year’s gala will be a dedicated exhibition celebrating The Beatles. As part of The Beatles Year celebrations, guests will discover the story of the band that set out from Liverpool to conquer the world and changed popular music forever.

Kevin Roach, an expert and researcher specialising in Liverpool and The Beatles, will present this extraordinary journey. His presentation will offer a perspective on the legendary band that reaches beyond their greatest hits, exploring the places, people, decisions and events that shaped four young musicians before the whole world came to know them.

The Beatles theme will perfectly complement the character of the gala. Their story reminds us that great success often begins with courage, determination and a dream that may initially appear impossible.

The evening will be filled with performances by outstanding artists, live music, exciting presentations and surprises prepared especially for the occasion. One of the programme's most spectacular highlights will be a fashion show created by Paula Johnson.

Fifteen models will take to the stage to present the collection in a setting designed to reflect the event's elegant, international character. Fashion will become more than a beautiful addition to the evening; it will serve as artistic storytelling filled with colour, movement and feminine energy.

The complete running order and detailed programme for the Stars Night Awards 2026 will be announced soon. The organisers promise an evening when the awards ceremony, music, fashion, Liverpool’s history and international encounters come together to create one unforgettable experience.

On 23 October 2026, Delta Hotels by Marriott Liverpool City Centre will be filled with music and conversations between people arriving in Liverpool from different places, communities and cultures.

We do not yet know who will receive this year’s trophies. What we do know is that every nomination represents a genuine story, while every decision is based on a careful assessment of the candidates’ achievements, values and impact.

The programme is being refined down to the smallest detail, and the last remaining places could still belong to those who usually make their decisions at the very last moment.

See you there!

Author/Editor Maria Anna Furman