Join our celebration of outstanding projects, designers, and technical crews by voting for the Excellence in Live Design Awards 2026 here.
Voting is free, and you can choose any project in each of our Award Categories below:
- Architainment/Immersive Experience
- Concert (Arena/Theater, primary venue capacity under 20,000)
- Concert (Stadium Tour, primary venue capacity 20,000+)
- Corporate Event
- Live For Broadcast
- Theatre Production
- Venue/Experiential Venues
Visit the voting platform here, then tap the category and scroll down to find your favorite project.
To find ALL the nominated projects, complete with images and video, take a look at our Project in Focus, here.
Voting for these amazing live events is FREE!
Entries for concert tours range from Queens of the Stone Age and Lenny Kravitz to the "Sing A Song All Night Long" Summer Tour with Lionel Ritchie & Earth, Wind, And Fire.
Theatre Productions include giant lightboxes making a sun and a boxing rings, and of course there are multiple immersive environments, some for educational and cultural purposes in museums, and equally important ones for serving cocktails. Atmosphere is everything!
Click the link to vote for your favorites and we'll announce the winners in November.
Winners and finalists will receive an LDInnovation™ Conference Pass, and one person from each category winner will be invited to do a Q&A with Live Design. Winning projects will be showcased on Live Design digital channels, providing global exposure for the designers, producers, technologists, manufacturers, and industry leaders who make up these communities. The winners will also be recognized during our awards ceremony at LDI 2026, December 2-8, 2026 in Las Vegas.
Recognizing the People, Projects And Technical Innovations Behind Extraordinary Experiences
“The Excellence in Live Design Awards have a history of recognizing the extraordinary creativity and technical expertise within this industry,” said Marian Sandberg, VP and Market Leader, Forge. “We're excited to bring the awards back and create a platform that celebrates the incredible work happening across our community today – while giving that work the visibility it deserves.”
About LDI
For nearly four decades, LDI® (Live Design International) has connected the live entertainment, design, and technology community with the latest innovations, education, and inspiration driving the industry forward. LDI brings together designers, programmers, engineers, production professionals, manufacturers, and technology leaders from around the world to discover new solutions, exchange ideas, and shape the future of live experiences. LDI 2026 takes place December 2–8, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
About Live Design
Live Design is a leading resource for entertainment design and technology professionals, covering the people, projects, products, and ideas shaping live entertainment and experiences worldwide. Through news, in-depth features, industry insights, and education, Live Design connects the creative and technical professionals behind the world's most innovative productions and experiences.
About Forge
Forge fuels exceptional business connections—where every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through live events enriched with data insights and active year-round digital communities, we deliver measurable results. It happens here.
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