The South Australian Music Awards returns to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, celebrating excellence across South Australia's contemporary music scene. MusicSA presents the annual event featuring red carpet, live performances, and awards across 12 categories, with public voting now open until midnight on October 5 at southaustralianmusicawards.com.au.
The 2026 South Australian Music Awards (SA Music Awards) returns to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, November 10, to celebrate the very best in South Australian contemporary music.
Presented annually by MusicSA, the SA Music Awards recognises, promotes and celebrates excellence in the state’s vibrant music community. The event has become a highlight of South Australia’s music industry calendar, bringing together artists, industry leaders, and music lovers for a night of recognition, performance, and celebration.
Award night attendees can expect red carpet treatment, live performances, and the announcement of this year’s winners across the public voting, industry and major award winner categories.
Voting is now open in the SA Music Awards People’s Choice Awards as music fans and devotees get the chance to vote for and support their favourite South Australian artists and bands across 12 categories, including Blues & Roots, Country, Electronic, Experimental & Art, Folk, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop, Jazz, Pop, Punk, Rock, and Soul/Funk/R’n’B.
Music SA CEO, Christine Schloithe, said:
“The SA Music Awards is the one night each year our whole industry comes together to recognise the music that is created in studios and on stages in South Australia all year round. We're looking forward to a big night of music industry celebration that reflects just how much talent South Australia has to offer."
South Australian Deputy Premier and Minister for Arts, Kyam Maher MLC said.
"South Australian artists continue to achieve remarkable success on local, national and international stages, and the South Australian Music Awards are a fitting celebration of their contribution to our state's cultural life.
“Public voting gives music fans the chance to recognise the artists they love and champion the incredible talent emerging from every corner of South Australia.
“Backed by our new A Sound Future music strategy, the Labor Government is committed to supporting a strong and sustainable music ecosystem that nurtures talent, creates pathways and strengthens South Australia's reputation as Australia's first UNESCO City of Music."
Public voting is open now at southaustralianmusicawards.com.au
Voting closes Midnight, October 5.
