BRIT Awards 2026: Everything you need to know including who is performing, nominees, how to watch and more

Stars from around the world will arrive in Manchester to attend the UK’s biggest music awards show, with this year’s top nominees including the likes of Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Sam Fender and Dave.

Meanwhile, the iconic event will also feature performances from international superstars such as Harry Styles, Hunter/X, Raye and Rosalía, with a star-studded tribute to Ozzy Osbourne being led by Robbie Williams.

Set to take place on February 28, here is everything you need to know about this year’s ceremony - from what time it will be on TV to the full list of nominees.

When are the 2026 BRITs?

The 2026 BRIT Awards will take place on Saturday, February 28.

What time are the BRIT Awards on TV?

This year, the BRITs ceremony will be broadcast live from 8.15pm on ITV and ITVX, or STV and STV Player for those in Scotland.

Where can I watch the 2026 BRITs?

As we’ve already mentioned, the 2026 BRITs will be available to watch live on ITV, STV, ITVX, or STV Player.

For the first time ever, UK viewers will also be able to tune in via the official ITV YouTube account.

In addition to the awards show there will livestream coverage of the 2026 red carpet across the BRITs social media channels, hosted by radio DJ Tyler West and content creator Charley Marlowe.

Where are the BRITs being held?

The 2026 BRIT Awards are being held in Manchester, at the city’s Co-Op Live arena. It will be the first time the awards have been held outside of London in their almost 50 year history.

Who will host the 2026 BRITs?

Jack Whitehall will present the 2026 BRIT Awards, with this year’s event marking his sixth time as host.

Who is performing at the BRITs 2026?

It is set to be a huge night not just for those nominated, but also for those watching from home with stars including Harry Styles, Wolf Alice, Raye and Rosalía all set to perform.

One of the earliest acts to be announced, this year’s awards ceremony will see international superstar Styles perform music from his upcoming album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally live on TV for the first time.

Spanish music star Rosalía will also make her first BRIT Awards appearance in 2026, as will breakout artist Sombr.

Here is the full list of performers confirmed for the 2026 BRITs:

• Harry Styles
• Raye
• Olivia Dean
• Wolf Alice
• EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI of HUNTR/X (from Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters)
• Alex Warren
• Mark Ronson
• Rosalía
• Sombr

The show will then be closed with a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, with a massive line-up of stars coming together for a special arrangement of his track No More Tears. Curated by Sharon Osbourne, the performance will feature musicians such as Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos and Zakk Wylde, with Robbie Williams - who was personally invited by Sharon Osbourne - to act as frontman.

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BRIT Awards 2026: The full list of nominees

Already, several BRIT winners have been revealed to the public including Fife singer-songwriter Jacob Alon, who took home the Critics’ Choice prize.

As well as Alon, PinkPantheress has been named as Producer of the Year by the BRIT selection panel, with Ozzy Osbourne to be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award, for his impact on music worldwide. Noel Gallagher has also been recognised with the 2026 Songwriter of the Year award.

Artist of the year

• Dave
• Fred Again
• Jade
• Lily Allen
• Little Simz
• Lola Young
• Olivia Dean
• Pink Pantheress
• Sam Fender
• Self Esteem

Group of the year

• The Last Dinner Party
• Pulp
• Sleep Token
• Wet Leg
• Wolf Alice

Album of the year

• Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp
• Lily Allen – West End Girl
• Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
• Sam Fender – People Watching
• Wolf Alice – The Clearing

Breakthrough artist of the year

• Barry Can’t Swim
• EsDeeKid
• Jim Legxacy
• Lola Young
• Skye Newman

International artist

• Bad Bunny
• Chappell Roan
• CMAT
• Doechii
• Lady Gaga
• Rosalia
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Sombr
• Taylor Swift
• Tyler The Creator

International group of the year

• Geese
• HAIM
• HUNTR/X – EJAE/Audrey Nuna/REI AMI
• Tame Impala
• Turnstile

Song of the year

• Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas – Blessings
• Chrystal and Notion – The Days (Notion Remix)
• Cynthia Erivo featuring Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity
• Ed Sheeran – Azizam
• Fred Again, PlaqueBoyMax, and Skepta – Victory Lap
• Lewis Capaldi – Survive
• Lola Young – Messy
• Myles Smith – Nice To Meet You
• Olivia Dean – Man I Need
• Raye – Where Is My Husband
• Sam Fender and Olivia Dean – Rein Me In
• Skye Newman – Family Matters

International song of the year

• Alex Warren – Ordinary
• Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Club
• Disco Lines and Tinashe – No Broke Boys
• Gigi Perez – Sailor Song
• Gracie Abrams – That’s So True
• HUNTR/X – EJAE/Audrey Nuna/REI AMI – Golden
• Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – die with a smile
• Ravyn Lenae – Love Me Not
• Rose and Bruno Mars – APT
• Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
• Sombr – Undressed
• Taylor Swift – The Fate Of Ophelia

Alternative and Rock act

• Blood Orange
• Lola Young
• Sam Fender
• Wet Leg
• Wolf Alice
• Pop act
• Jade
• Lily Allen
• Lola Young
• Olivia Dean
• Raye

Hip hop, grime and rap act

• Central Cee
• Dave
• Jim Legxacy
• Little Simz
• Loyle Carner
• R&B act
• Jim Legxacy
• Kwn
• Mabel
• Sasha Keable
• SAULT

Dance act

• Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas
• FKA Twigs
• Fred Again, PlaqueBoyMax, and Skepta
• Pink Pantheress
• Sammy Virji

You can find out more about the 2026 BRITs, here.