The BRIT Awards 2026 are 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.
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.
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When are the BRIT Awards 2026?
The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard will take place on Saturday 28 February.
The ceremony is expected to kick off at 8pm GMT, with red carpet arrivals beginning earlier in the evening, typically from around 6pm. 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 prestigous 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.
Who will host the BRIT Awards?
Jack Whitehall is returning to the BRIT Awards stage once again, marking the fifth 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.
Who will perform at the BRIT Awards in 2025?
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.