A Man Called Adam to Curate Free Turner Prize After-Party on Teesside
On September 24, 2026, the official Turner Prize After Party will be hosted at Middlesbrough Town Hall, curated by electronic music trailblazers A Man Called Adam, Sally Rodgers, and Steve Jones. This complimentary event, organized by MIMA and the Turner Prize, will showcase live performances, visual art, and comedy, featuring a unique set by the duo alongside a new audio-visual presentation. This celebration aligns with the launch of 'Barefoot in the Head (Special Edition),' which honors their 1990 Balearic hit and marks the 35th anniversary of 'The Apple.' The after-party will take place just before the Turner Prize 2026 exhibition at MIMA, running from September 26, 2026, to March 29, 2027, with the winner revealed on December 10.
Key facts
- A Man Called Adam curates the Turner Prize After Party at Middlesbrough Town Hall on 24th September 2026.
- The event is free and commissioned by MIMA and the Turner Prize.
- The after-party features a rare live performance and a new A/V show by A Man Called Adam.
- The event coincides with the release of 'Barefoot in the Head (Special Edition)' on Other Records.
- The Turner Prize 2026 exhibition runs from 26th September 2026 to 29th March 2027 at MIMA.
- Shortlisted artists include Simeon Barclay, Kira Freije, Marguerite Humeau, and Tanoa Sasraku.
- The winner will be announced on 10th December 2026.
- The special edition includes 16 versions, 11 previously unavailable digitally.
- The event includes performances by The Aurora String Quartet, Teesside Dubclub, Tariro and Dennis, and comedian Phil Dunning.
- The exhibition is the first Turner Prize staged within a university setting.
Entities
Artists
- Sally Rodgers
- Steve Jones
- A Man Called Adam
- Simeon Barclay
- Kira Freije
- Marguerite Humeau
- Tanoa Sasraku
- Sir Racha
- Hanah Mercy
- MC General TG
- Tariro
- Dennis
- Phil Dunning
- David Walters
- José Padilla
- Frankie Knuckles
- Larry Heard
Institutions
- MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art)
- Turner Prize
- Middlesbrough Town Hall
- Q Acoustics
- The Aurora String Quartet
- Teesside Dubclub
- Other Records
- Northern Symphonia
- Back to Basics
- Café Del Mar
- Institute of Contemporary Arts
- Roberts Institute of Arts
Locations
- Middlesbrough
- Teesside
- Balearic Islands
- Leeds
- London