The music extravaganza takes place at Manchester’s Co-Op Live tonight
The music extravaganza takes place at Manchester’s Co-Op Live tonight
One of the most star-studded events in music takes place tonight as some of our favourite artists will make their way down the red carpet. This year’s Brit Awards takes place in Manchester, as the biggest homegrown stars and international artists come together for a glamorous evening filled with live performances and iconic moments.
The BRIT Awards 2026 feature 16 categories, including major honours such as Artist of the Year, Mastercard Album of the Year and Group of the Year, alongside a range of genre-based awards.
The annual music extravaganza will be hosted by award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and writer Jack Whitehall, who returns to lead the show — this time in Manchester — after hosting the ceremony in London for the past five years.
Winners across all categories will receive the iconic BRITs trophy, which this year has been designed by Manchester-born designer Matthew Williamson, drawing inspiration from his connection to the city.
This year’s performance line-up includes Raye, Harry Styles, Olivia Dean, EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, the voices of HUNTR/X, Wolf Alice, Mark Ronson, ROSALÍA, Alex Warren and SOMBR.
The ceremony is broadcast on ITV1 at 8.15pm until 10.45pm.
Mark Ronson will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music award, while Noel Gallagher will be honoured as Songwriter of the Year. PinkPantheress is the recipient of this year’s Producer of the Year award.
The Brit Awards 2026 nominees:
Artist of the year
- Dave
- Fred again..
- JADE
- Lily Allen
- Little Simz
- Lola Young
- Olivia Dean
- PinkPantheress
- 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
Song of the year
- Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas – Blessings
- Chrystal & Notion – The Days (Notion Remix)
- Cynthia Erivo (feat. Ariana Grande) – Defying Gravity
- Ed Sheeran – Azizam
- Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax – 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 (with Olivia Dean) – Rein Me In
- Skye Newman – Family Matters
International artist of the year
- Bad Bunny
- Chappell Roan
- CMAT
- Doechii
- Lady Gaga
- Rosalía
- 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
International song of the year
- Alex Warren – Ordinary
- Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Club
- Disco Lines & Tinashe – No Broke Boys
- Gigi Perez – Sailor Song
- Gracie Abrams – That’s So True
- Huntr/x, Ejae / Audrey Nuna/ Rei Ami – Golden
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile
- Ravyn Lenae – Love Me Not
- Rosé & Bruno Mars – APT.
- Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
- Sombr – Undressed
- Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia
Breakthrough artist
- Barry Can’t Swim
- EsDeeKid
- Jim Legxacy
- Lola Young
- Skye Newman
Critics’ Choice
- Jacob Alon (winner)
- Rose Gray
- Sienna Spiro
Best alternative / rock act
- Blood Orange
- Lola Young
- Sam Fender
- Wet Leg
- Wolf Alice
Best pop act
- Jade
- Lily Allen
- Lola Young
- Olivia Dean
- Raye
Best hip-hop / rap / grime act
- Central Cee
- Dave
- Jim Legxacy
- Little Simz
- Loyle Carner
Best R&B act
- Jim Legxacy
- Kwn
- Mabel
- Sasha Keable
- Sault
Best dance act
- Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas
- FKA twigs
- Fred again..Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax
- PinkPantheress
- Sammy Virji
Producer of the year
- PinkPantheress (winner)
Songwriter of the year
- Noel Gallagher (winner)
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