EYNTK Ahead Of 2026’s Hayu Stellar InstaStar Awards

The Hayu InstaStar Awards 2026 are just around the corner – and you know we’re only dying for the big day!

On Friday, September 4th in Dublin’s five star Anantara The Marker Hotel, Ireland’s biggest and brightest content stars will indulge in a night of celebration – gladrags and all.

The Hayu STELLAR InstaStar Awards are all about celebrating the creators who entertain us, who make us smile, and who educate us on a daily basis.

It’s about the ones who share tutorials, the ones who crack jokes, and the ones who make us want to put our phones down and go make a pot of creamy ramen immediately.

Voting is still open (for now!) for this year’s awards, so get choosing your favs if you haven’t already.

In the mean time, here’s everything you need to know about the Hayu InstaStar Awards 2026.

What happens at the awards?

The Hayu STELLAR InstaStar Awards are our annual celebration of Ireland’s content creators.

Hosted by the amazing James Patrice, we’ll crown this year’s InstaStars in the Anantara The Marker Hotel on September 4th.

Nominees and special guests will walk the red carpet on the evening of the 4th, before being treated to a gorgeous drinks reception by Drinks Partner Disaronno.

Then it’s time for the awards! Guests will enjoy a beautiful three course meal while the winners are crowned. Exciting!

When does voting close?

Voting for this year’s Hayu InstaStar Awards closes on Thursday, September 3rd at 5pm – but until then make sure you’re voting for your favs here!

You can vote once per device and you need to vote in all categories for your vote to count.

 

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Winners will be awarded across 12 categories, brought to you by our incredible sponsors Hayu, Platinum Expert Hair, KASH Beauty, Superdrug, Kerry Hanaphy Clinic, John Frieda, NYX Hotels, Penneys, Perfectil, Bondi Sands, and Disaronno.

There will also be a prize for Best Dressed on the Night.

Who’s attending?

Our nominees of course!

They’ll be hitting up the red carpet alongside a host of other Irish celebs and special guests.

You might just recognise them from a few well known reality TV shows that have been airing over the past while…

Is there a Beauty Suite?

Yes! Our nominees will be getting red carpet ready in our special Beauty Suite with KASH Beauty, Platinum Expert Hair and Kerry Hanaphy.

Keep an eye on our Instagram Stories for all of the behind the scenes action throughout the day!

And make sure to use the hashtag #hayuinstastar to join in on all of the fun.