TGMA 2026 heads back to Grand Arena after venue change

Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) 2026 organizers, Charterhouse Productions, announced a change of venue for the 27th edition of the scheme. The ceremony, originally scheduled for the Palms Convention Centre, will now be held at the Grand Arena on Saturday, 9 May 2026 from 7pm. According to a statement, "The move to the Grand Arena reflects the evolving scale and production ambition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards. With its expansive capacity, advanced technical infrastructure, and enhanced production flexibility, the Grand Arena offers the ideal environment to deliver the world-class experience that audiences have come to expect."

The Grand Arena has served as the home of the awards since 2019 and is designed to support large-scale staging, broadcasting and audience engagement. Charterhouse Productions expressed appreciation to key partners, including headline sponsor Telecel Ghana, as well as government institutions. They extended "deepest gratitude to all stakeholders, particularly our headline sponsor, Telecel Ghana, and our sector ministry for their unwavering support." They are "equally grateful to the Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their continued collaboration towards the hosting of this year's event at the Grand Arena and supporting the growth of the creative sector."

The organizers assured nominees and the public of a memorable experience at this year's awards. They look forward to "welcoming you to an unforgettable evening one that celebrates our music, our culture, and our global impact in truly grand style." It was announced a few weeks ago that the organizers were finding it difficult to secure an ideal venue for the event, as they had not yet been granted access to the Grand Arena for this year. This sparked widespread conversation, with many appealing to government to release the venue to the organizers.