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2026 BRIT Awards: Manchester Hosts Star-Studded Ceremony

2/19/2026

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The 2026 BRIT Awards will be held in Manchester for the first time on February 28, 2026, at Co-op Live.
The event will feature performances by Harry Styles and Olivia Dean.
Ahead of the ceremony, Manchester hosts art trails and intimate gigs to support War Child.
Jacob Alon has already won the Critics’ Choice prize, and 13 trophies will recognize emerging talent across U.K. and international acts.

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The 2026 BRIT Awards will be held in Manchester for the first time on February 28, 2026, at Co-op Live.
The event will feature performances by Harry Styles and Olivia Dean.
Ahead of the ceremony, Manchester hosts art trails and intimate gigs to support War Child.
Jacob Alon has already won the Critics’ Choice prize, and 13 trophies will recognize emerging talent across U.K. and international acts.