Olivia Dean, Lola Young, RAYE, Chappell Roan, HAIM, HUNTR/X and more artists have a chance to make history at the 2026 BRIT Awards, which will be presented on Saturday Feb. 28 at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England.
The show itself will make a little history. This will mark the first time that the ceremony will be held outside London. Comedian Jack Whitehall will host the ceremony for the sixth time.
This is the 46th edition of the BRIT Awards ceremony presented by British Phonographic Industry (BPI) to recognize the best in British and international music in 2025. Dean and Young lead the nominations, with five nods each. Each is nominated for British artist of the year, song of the year and best pop act. Sam Fender follows with four nods. Next in line, with three nods each: Lily Allen, Wolf Alice, Dave, Fred Again and Jim Legxacy.
Dean, Harry Styles, Wolf Alice, Mark Ronson and Rosalía were the first five artists announced as performers on the show. HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI were added to the bill on Friday Feb. 13. Alex Warren and sombr were added in the past week. Dean, Warren and sombr also performed on the Grammy Awards telecast on Feb. 1 as part of the best new artist segment.
Ronson is slated to receive the outstanding contribution to music award. Noel Gallagher of Oasis will receive the songwriter of the year award.
Here are acts who could make history on this year’s BRIT Awards.
