The Polaris Album Prize Long List is where we reveal the 40 nominated albums in contention for this year’s Prize.
Chosen by an independent jury of 200+ music critics, curators, and broadcasters from across Canada, the Long List is the first look at the records that will shape the 2026 Polaris season. Subscribe to the Polaris newsletter to get this year’s nominees in your inbox when the 2026 Long List is announced on June 11, 2026.
Polaris awards a $30,000 cash prize to the artist who creates the Canadian Album of the Year, courtesy of the Slaight Family Foundation.
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CBC presents the 2026 Polaris Music Prize. This year’s Long List is presented by Canada Council for the Arts. This project is funded in part by FACTOR, the Government of Canada, and Canada’s private radio broadcasters. It is supported by SiriusXM Canada, Ontario Creates, the Government of Ontario, the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, and the Slaight Family Foundation.
