The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) will this year mark the 40th anniversary of the ARIA Awards, commemorating four decades of Australian music, recognising artists, creators and industry leaders who have defined the sound and stories of our nation.
Established in 1987, the ARIA Awards have represented the pinnacle of recognition for Australian music, celebrating the talent, innovation and cultural significance of local artists on home soil and the global stage. In celebration, ARIA will host a special ARIA Hall of Fame Anniversary event on Thursday, 11 June at Carriageworks, Sydney as a stand-alone event, honouring some of Australia’s most beloved and influential artists of the past 40 years.
Presented in partnership with Sound NSW, six artists selected by the ARIA Board will be inducted into the 2026 ARIA Hall of Fame, joining a distinguished lineage that includes You Am I, Jet, Missy Higgins, AC/DC, Molly Meldrum, Tina Arena, Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes, Olivia Newton John, INXS, Crowded House, Archie Roach, Human Nature and many more.
This landmark event will shine a spotlight on artist excellence, legacy and cultural impact, bringing together icons, peers and fans to celebrate the best of Aussie music.
The 2026 ARIA Awards in partnership with Spotify will return on Wednesday, 18 November at Sydney’s Horden Pavilion, on Gadigal land, to celebrate the very best of Australian music on its biggest global stage to date. Australian music’s night of nights will also return to 10 and stream live on Paramount+.
