Big Bang Awards 2026 set for 9 February, bringing creatives to Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Bengaluru is set to turn up the creative volume as the 41st edition of the Big Bang Awards takes centre stage on 9 February 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton. Organised by the Advertising Club Bangalore, the awards remain one of India’s most respected celebrations of excellence across advertising, media, design, digital and marketing.

This year, the Big Bang Awards arrive with a fresh rhythm. For the first time, the event expands into a full-day industry experience. The afternoon will open with thoughtfully curated workshops, a Founders Circle fireside conversation and The Bang on Music, before rolling into the much-anticipated evening awards ceremony. The idea is simple and ambitious at once to spark learning, encourage honest conversations and bring the creative community closer together.

Now in its 41st year, the Big Bang Awards continue to reflect the changing face of creativity in India. With more than 130 categories, the awards honour standout work across print, broadcast, digital, mobile, experiential and emerging platforms, capturing the breadth and ambition of today’s communications landscape.

Laeeq Ali, President of the Advertising Club Bangalore, said the awards go beyond trophies and titles. They celebrate ideas that influence culture, drive business and help define where the industry is headed next.

Backing the 2026 edition is a strong line-up of partners from across the media and digital ecosystem. Gold Partners include Snapchat, Sony Network Pvt. Ltd., Truecaller and Times Group. Silver Partners are Mob Avenue, Deccan Herald and Team Pumpkin. Community and Media Partners such as afaqs, Adgully, MediaNews4U and Indian television dot com further strengthen the platform’s reach and relevance.

Together, they reinforce the Big Bang Awards’ standing as a meeting point for ideas, ambition and creative leadership. Even for those who do not live and breathe advertising, the message is clear. When creativity comes together at scale, it tends to make a rather big bang.