The BRIT Awards move to Manchester for 2026
The BRIT Awards will take place in Manchester, England, on February 28, 2026. The event marks a major change, as the ceremony leaves London for the first time after 48 years. Organizers have confirmed a full lineup of performers, featuring major British and international names.
Harry Styles is set to headline the show. His upcoming album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” will be released on March 6, 2026. With this, his performance marks his first live appearance since 2023 and follows his single “Aperture” reaching No. 1 in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Olivia Dean will also perform for the first time and is nominated for five awards, after achieving international success with “Man I Need” and winning Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards.
Established and international stars join the lineup
RAYE will return to perform after her record-breaking night at the 2024 ceremony, where she won six awards. The “Oscar-Winning Tears” singer is nominated again in 2026, following the success of her music in 2025. In addition, Rosalía will make her BRIT Awards debut and could become the first Spanish-speaking artist to win international artist of the year (Bad Bunny is also nominated in that category, making things a stiff competition).
American artists Alex Warren and sombr will perform for the first time at the show, following their breakthrough moments from 2025. HUNTR/X, the singing voices from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, will become the first KPop group to perform at the ceremony following their appearance at the 2026 BAFTAs on February 22, 2026. The trio confirmed they will perform “Golden” in a pre-recorded showcase. Wolf Alice and Mark Ronson are also set to perform, with Ronson expected to deliver a medley highlighting his career achievements.
Where to watch the BRIT Awards
The show will be broadcast live on ITV and streamer ITV X in the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, international viewers will be able to see the event on YouTube. The BRIT Awards will take place on February 28, 2026.