The Ivors Composer Awards brings together composers, music creators, industry leaders and special guests for an exceptional evening celebrating excellence in composition and sound.
The evening begins with a complimentary drinks reception, offering guests the opportunity to connect with fellow composers, performers, publishers, broadcasters and music professionals before the ceremony begins.
Guests will then be welcomed into the ballroom for a three-course dinner, shared with more than 400 members of the music community. Throughout the evening, up to fourteen Ivor Novello Awards will be presented, recognising outstanding achievement across composition and music creation.
The ceremony will also feature an exclusive live performance, creating a memorable and inspiring celebration of the composers and works shaping today’s musical landscape.
As one of the most anticipated events in the music calendar, The Ivors Composer Awards offers a unique opportunity to celebrate creative excellence, reconnect with colleagues and peers, and share in an evening dedicated to the art of composition.
DATE AND TIMINGS
Tuesday 17 November 2026
18:00 Pre-dinner drinks reception
19:00 Three course dinner
21:00 Awards ceremony
22:30 Departures
VENUE
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London
86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN
United Kingdom
Map
DRESS CODE
Smart casual
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Ballroom
Wheelchair Access is available via the entrance located next to the main Ballroom Entrance on Park Lane.
Accessible facilities are located near the lifts in the main lobby, on both levels of the Ballroom.
Please let the Academy know if you have access requirements when booking your ticket and on the day the welcoming team will provide assistance if required.
CLOAKROOM
There will be cloakroom facilities exclusively available to our guests. Guests are requested to avoid bringing luggage such as overnight bags with them to the venue to help avoid queues.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Arriving by car
If arriving by car there is on site parking charged daily at £60, subject to availability.
Arriving by public transport
Underground:
Marble Arch – 4 minute walk from the station
Hyde Park Corner – 13 minute walk
London Buses:
Buses 74, 414, 2, 6, 13, 36, 137
Overground:
Paddington Station
Arriving by taxi
Taxis should drop guests off at the Ballroom Entrance on Park Lane, unless otherwise advised by The Ivors Academy.
CONTACT
If you have any queries regarding The Ivors Composer Awards 2026 please contact the Awards Team: [email protected]
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
For further details on how The Ivors Academy use your data in relation to tickets for The Ivors Composer Awards 2026, please see our privacy policy.
It is JW Marriot Grosvenor House London’s policy that no persons under the age of 18 may attend the event.
Entry requirements are subject to change. The Ivors Academy will use all best endeavours to inform ticket holders should changes occur. By attending the event, all attendees comply with the ticket terms and conditions.
Last updated 15 June.
