The Torc Awards for Excellence will be presented at 4 awards ceremonies during the three day event. The award ceremonies will take place in the MAC, Belfast.
The 2026 Torc Awards for Excellence will be awarded on the following days:
Tuesday 2nd of June 3pm-4:30pm
- Current Affairs (Screen)
- Animation (Screen)
- Comedy (Sound)
- Sports Documentary (Screen)
- Entertainment (Screen)
- Short Drama (Screen)
- Drama (Sound)
- History (Sound)
Wednesday 3rd of June 5pm-6pm
- Factual Entertainment (Screen)
- History (Screen)
- Sports Programme (Sound)
- Comedy (Screen)
- Factual Series (Sound)
- Entertainment (Sound)
- Live Music Programme (Screen)
- Children’s Programme (Screen)
Thursday 4th of June 4:30pm-5:30pm
- Factual Series (Screen)
- Documentary (Sound)
- Short Form (Screen)
- Arts (Screen)
- Music Programme (Sound)
- Feature Documentary (Screen)
- Single Drama (Screen)
Thursday Evening Awards 6:30pm til late*
- Single Documentary (Screen)
- Drama Series (Screen)
- Radio Station of the Year
- Presenter of the Year (Screen)
- Presenter of the Year (Sound)
- Spirit of the Festival (Screen)
The award ceremonies will take place in the MAC, Belfast.
* Drinks Reception starts at 6:30pm - Nominees must be seated at 6:45pm - Awards begin at 7pm