Polaris Concert & Award Ceremony

Polaris is dedicated to celebrating the art of music. Join us on September 16, 2025 for the Polaris Concert & Award Ceremony — a celebrated evening that honours exceptional Canadian musical artistry. This prestigious event unveils the winners of the Polaris Album Prize, and the new SOCAN Polaris Song Prize, and features performances by the 10 extraordinary artists on the Polaris Album Short List.

2025 Key Dates, Events & Nominee Reveals

June 10: Polaris Album Long List announcement (40 artists), presented by Canada Council. Discover artists & music here.
June 24: New SOCAN Polaris Song Prize Long List announcement (20 songs). Listen to Canada’s best songs here.
July 10: Polaris Album Short List announcement (10 albums), presented by FACTOR, including Concert performers.
July 15: SOCAN Polaris Song Prize Short List announcement (5 songs).
Sept 1: New Polaris Festival begins (10+ events, concerts, salons, and listening sessions)
Sept 16: Polaris announces Song & Album Prize winner with performances by the 10 Album Short Listers at iconic Massey Hall. Buy Early Bird tickets now and save 15%.

For the third consecutive year, the Polaris Concert and Award ceremony will be hosted at the legendary 130-year-old Massey Hall. The Polaris team is set to make dynamic use of this historic venue’s diverse spaces, creating an immersive experience that celebrates art, community, and groundbreaking music.

Buy Early Bird Concert & Award Ceremony Tickets now and Save 15%.

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The Polaris Prize winner is determined by an 11-member Polaris Grand Jury, carefully selected from our 200+ national juror pool, ensuring a fair and visionary assessment of this year’s standout album.

CBC presents the 2025 Polaris Music Prize. This year’s Concert & Award Ceremony is powered 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.