New date, new venue: The 16^th edition of the AZ Awards Gala will take place at St. Lawrence Market North on Thursday, May 28. Get your early bird tickets now to attend a bash with the architecture and design community — and to celebrate as we reveal the the winners, finalists and People’s Choice honourees of the 2026 AZ Awards. 

This is an opportunity to meet, mix and mingle with local and international finalists. We will fête the very best in international architecture, landscape, interiors, products, concepts and ideas as part of an unforgettable evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing. Early Bird pricing is in effect until April 20.

The AZ Awards is a celebration in three acts:

• 6:30 – 7:30PM — Cocktail Hour
  Mix and mingle with top local and international architects and designers
• Enjoy a selection of delicious appetizers and drinks
  
  7:30 – 8:30PM – 2026 AZ Awards Ceremony
• Grab some prosecco and take your seat by the stage to share the excitement of the big reveal as winners are announced
  
  8:30-11:30PM – Dinner, Drinks and Party
• Indulge in a selection of exquisite food and drinks
• Connect with AZ Awards finalists and winners
• Experience spectacular and engaging installations by AZ Awards partners
• Continue celebrating as festivities carry on with live DJ sets, refreshing drinks and desserts

Tickets include admission to the Gala, as well as dinner, drinks and a one-year digital subscription to AZURE Magazine.

A portion of Gala ticket proceeds will be donated to the Nelda Rodger Bursary for Indigenous Students.

The AZ Awards 2026 is presented by Fisher & Paykel. Keilhauer is the EMERGING Category sponsor. Colombo Design America, Jeld-Wen, Scavolini, Vicostone and Landscape Forms are the Gala Sponsors.

Media Partners: ArchDaily, Archilovers, Archinect, Archiproducts, Designboom, The Architect’s Newspaper, Architonic, Bustler, Design Week Mexico, v2com newswire*, and World-Architects.

*v2com will provide one gift-certificate to all 31 winners of 2026 to distribute one Multi press kit (25 images) on v2com newswire; and a 50% Gift-Certificate to all 2026 AZ Award finalists.