Hear the inside stories behind all six projects shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize 2026 from the architects themselves.

Discover the six new building projects contending for the coveted RIBA Stirling Prize 2026.

The six outstanding buildings shortlisted in the Stirling Prize’s 30th anniversary year include a reimagined arrival at one of London’s busiest transport hubs, a rejuvenated theatre now thriving as a community centre, and an expressive home on the edge of Epping Forest. Also featured is an innovative approach to high-density suburban housing in London, alongside two Cambridge college projects: one a sensitive transformation, the other a welcoming new wing.

Over the course of the evening, hear from all six of the project teams behind this year's RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist, as they share stories about how each project came to life, and what it would mean to win the UK’s most prestigious architecture prize.

Presentations from each project team will then be followed by a panel discussion and your chance to ask questions in an interactive Q&A. It promises to be both an inspiring and sociable gathering for architects, students, and anyone passionate about the built environment.

The shortlist this year includes:

A house at Fairmead, High Beach, Epping Forest by Sergison Bates

BEAM, Hertfordshire by Bennetts Associates

Lion Green Road by Mary Duggan Architects (design) with RUFF Architects (delivery)

Paddington Square by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (Paris) in collaboration with Adamson Associates (London)

Pembroke, Mill Lane by Haworth Tompkins

River Wing, Clare College by Witherford Watson Mann Architects

Schedule

Registration and bar opens: 6pm

Talk begins: 7pm

Post-event drinks and networking: 8.45-9.30pm

The ticket prices include light refresments in the form of a finger buffet.

The winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize 2026 will be announced live at the Stirling Prize Ceremony, 15 October at Old Billingsgate, London.

Accessibility

The Drama Studio is a DDA-compliant venue with accessible facilities available for audience members. Accessible toilet facilities are available within the building, and wheelchair users can access designated seating areas. The venue also benefits from hearing assistance systems.

If you have any specific access requirements, please contact the organisers in advance and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Getting to the Venue

The Drama Studio, Shearwood Road, Sheffield, S10 2TD

The venue is located within the University of Sheffield campus, a short distance from Sheffield city centre.

By Public Transport

The nearest tram stop is University of Sheffield, served by the Blue and Yellow Supertram routes.

Several bus services stop nearby on Glossop Road and Western Bank.

Sheffield railway station is well connected nationally, with onward tram and bus links to the University.

By Car

The nearest public parking is the Durham Road multi-storey car park, located a short walk from the venue. Evening parking is available.

By Bike

Cycle parking is available adjacent to the venue.

Please consider travelling by public transport, walking or cycling where possible. The venue is well served by Sheffield's tram and bus networks.

Description supplied by the event organiser.