The BRIT Awards 2026 are finally here and we are well and truly seated. The past year has delivered some seriously good music — from Lily Allen’s tell-all West End Girl era, to RAYE's earworm “Where Is My Husband,” and Olivia Dean’s continued rise.
Now, it’s time to see who the industry is rewarding. Lola Young is going head-to-head with Skye Newman for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, while International Artist of the Year is stacked with names including Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter.
Stars have already started arriving on the Brits carpet, with Rosalía – who is performing tonight and is nominated for Best International Act – leading the style stakes so far, with CMAT, Mabel, and Uche Natori hot on her heels.
And in what might be the most stressful category of all, British girlies Olivia Dean, RAYE, Lily Allen and Jade Thirlwall are all competing for Best Pop Act. We are not emotionally prepared.
The BRIT Awards 2026 aren't just about handing out awards; the event will be about celebrating the sounds that defined our year. Who's going to drop the biggest performance? Who's going to walk away with armfuls of trophies? Where can you watch the BRIT Awards 2026? Here's everything you need to know, and more.
When are the BRIT Awards 2026?
The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard will take place tonight (Saturday 28 February).
The ceremony is expected to kick off at 8pm GMT, with red carpet arrivals already underway. For those watching from home, coverage will air live on ITV1 and stream on ITVX, so you can tune in whether you’re settling in for the full show or just there for the big award reveals.
Where are the BRIT Awards hosted in 2026?
For the first time in its almost 50-year history, the BRIT Awards will be staged outside of London. The 2026 ceremony will be broadcast live from Manchester’s Co-op Live. An exciting first for this prestigious award!
Where can you watch the BRIT Awards 2026?
The ceremony will air live across ITV1 and ITVX, as well as STV and STV Player. They'll also be aired on YouTube globally.
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Who will host the BRIT Awards?
Jack Whitehall is returning to the BRIT Awards stage once again, marking the sixth time he has hosted the ceremony. The comedian, actor and writer is best known for his sharp stand-up, roles in shows like Bad Education and Fresh Meat, and his Netflix series Travels With My Father, alongside his dad, Michael Whitehall.
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Who will perform at the BRIT Awards in 2026?
One of the best parts of watching any BRIT Awards is the performances. Over the years, we've had culture-defining moments, like Adele's deeply emotional rendition of Someone Like You in 2011 and Amy Winehouse's gorgeously intimate performance of Rehab back in 2007.
This year, we’re seriously being spoiled, with an impressive line-up of performers including RAYE, Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and more. It’s basically an elite festival line-up — except you get to experience it from the comfort of your own sofa.
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The full list of who is performing at the BRIT Awards 2026:
- RAYE
- Harry Styles
- Olivia Dean
- Wolf Alice
- EJAE
- Audrey Nuna
- REI AMI (HUNTR/X)
- Alex Warren
- Mark Ronson
- ROSALÍA
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Who is nominated for the BRIT Awards 2026?
Who will go home with the stunning trophies? A huge range of talent is up for awards this year, and it’s shaping up to be a showdown. One of the hottest anticipated categories is Artist of the Year, and the line-up of nominees makes it tougher than ever. Here are the incredible artists in the running:
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Artist of the Year nominations:
- Dave
- Fred Again
- Jade
- Lily Allen
- Little Simz
- Lola Young
- Olivia Dean
- Pink Pantheress
- Sam Fender
- Self Esteem
Stay tuned, as we'll keep you posted on all things BRIT Awards 2026!
