2026 Creative Edinburgh Awards Ceremony

Celebrate the magic of creatives at an event like no other! This year, we’re celebrating a very special milestone: 15 years of Creative Edinburgh. Edinburgh is a city with a rich creative history, and at the heart of that story are the people who take risks, challenge ideas, create new work and open up new possibilities. For 15 years, Creative Edinburgh has championed the people, ideas and organisations that make Edinburgh’s creative community so vibrant. This year’s Awards are a celebration of that legacy; and of the artists, makers, designers, musicians, performers, creative practitioners and communities who continue to shape the cultural life of our city. At the 2026 Creative Edinburgh Awards Ceremony, we will reveal this year’s winners and recognise those who have made an outstanding contribution to Edinburgh's creative landscape. Join us as we raise a glass to 15 years of creativity, collaboration and ambition - and to the creative voices that shape our city's creative story. The 15th Anniversary campaign has been created by local graphic designer Oisín Corcoran. How are we making the event accessible? Doors Open: Central Hall has two entrances to the main building: the first is the main entrance accessed from West Tollcross Street and the other is an accessible entrance on Dunbar Street. When entering from Dunbar Street, a lift has access to the main event areas on the 2nd and 3rd floors with a disabled toilet on each floor. You can find out more information on their website. Rooms and Spaces: 'Hall/Bar area' which will serve food and a selection of drinks. 'Auditorium' where the main ceremony will take place, with theatre-style row seating. 'Quiet Room' available upstairs (with lift access). Break: Attendees are welcome to come in and out of the ceremony as they wish, there are no expectations to stay in the room for the full ceremony. There is a dedicated 30min break that will probably fall around 8.30pm - 9.00pm. Accessibility: The ceremony will be BSL interpreted. There are no flashing lights or strobe lighting effects during the ceremony but it is a stage show which will be mic'd (potential loud noises and music) and there is general stage lighting. Please let us know when registering or contact us directly if you have any other access requirements. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Photography: Photography and videography will be captured at this event for marketing and publicity purposes. If you do not wish to be featured, please notify a Creative Edinburgh staff member on the evening or email us in advance at [email protected] About Creative Edinburgh: Creative Edinburgh is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the city’s creative community to thrive. Through events, career support, and advocacy, we provide spaces for creation, collaboration, and connection at every stage of your career. We are proud to be supported by Creative Scotland as a recipient of their Multi-Year Funding Programme. Thank you to our 2026 Awards sponsors for their generous suppport!