The BRIT Awards 2026: Who is performing?
It takes place on 28th February
This year, The BRIT Awards with Mastercard will be taking place outside London for the first time ever. Travelling north to the Co-op Live in Manchester, Jack Whitehall will be taking to the stage for the fifth time, to host the prestigious music awards.
In the year that The BRIT Awards celebrates its 46th year, Jacob Alon has been announced as the winner of the Critics' Choice, the full list of nominees have been revealed, and now three performers have been confirmed.
Who will be performing at The BRIT Awards 2026?
So far three artists have been announced to perform at this year's BRITs, Harry Styles, Wolf Alice and Olivia Dean. Find out more about them below.
Harry Styles
Along with announcing his upcoming album 'Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.', releasing his single 'Aperture' and tickets going on sale for his 'Together Together Tour', Harry Styles has also been announced to perform at The BRIT Awards.
The singer has been away from the public eye for a few years, working his new music, and fans will be eager to see if he performs any new music from his upcoming album.
Olivia Dean
British singer Olivia Dean was the first act to be announced for this year's BRIT Awards. She has been delighting music fans over the last few years with two Top 5 albums and songs such as 'Man I Need' and 'So Easy (To Fall in Love)'. This New Year's Eve she even saw in 2026 performing on Jools Holland's Hootenanny.
Wolf Alice
Rock band Wolf Alice were the third act to be announced to perform at the Co-op Live in Manchester. The band are nominated for three awards this year, Group of the Year, Alternative/Rock Act and Mastercard Album of the Year.
Theo Ellis of the band said: "We’re truly honoured to get the opportunity to play this year’s BRIT Awards! Can’t wait to see what everyone’s wearing, can’t wait to see who else is playing, can’t wait to have ten mini wines (after we play). Most of all can’t wait for a big night out in Manny. Make sure to tune in and watch it all live on the telly."
It sounds like a spectacular night of music is in store on 28th February!
Take a look through this year's nominations:
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Dave
Fred again..
JADE
Lily Allen
Lola Young
Olivia Dean
PinkPantheress
Sam Fender
Self Esteem
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bad Bunny
Chappell Roan
CMAT
Doechii
Lady Gaga
ROSALÍA
Sabrina Carpenter
Sombr
Taylor Swift
Tyler, The Creator
GROUP OF THE YEAR - Promoted by Absolute Radio
The Last Dinner Party
Pulp
Sleep Token
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice
INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Geese
HAIM
HUNTR/X - EJAE/ Audrey Nuna/ REI AMI
Tame Impala
Turnstile
MASTERCARD 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
Barry Can't Swim
EsDeeKid
Jim
Lola Young
Skye Newman
SONG OF THE YEAR WITH MASTERCARD
Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas: 'Blessings'
CHRYSTAL, NOTION The Days - 'NOTION Remix CHAOS'
Cynthia Erivo (feat. Ariana Grande): 'Defying Gravity'
Ed Sheeran: 'Azizam'
Fred again.. and 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 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'
POP ACT
JADE
Lily Allen
Olivia Dean
Lola Young
RAYE
DANCE ACT
Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas
FKA twigs
Fred again../Skepta/ PlaqueBoyMax
PinkPantheress
Sammy Virji
HIP HOP, GRIME, RAP ACT
Central Cee
Dave
Jim Legxacy
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
R&B ACT
Jim Legxacy
kwn
Mabel
Sasha Keable
SAULT
ALTERNATIVE/ROCK ACT
Blood Orange
Lola Young
Sam Fender
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice
Now read:
Harry Styles confirmed to perform at The BRIT Awards 2026
The BRIT Awards 2026: Nominations announced
Jack Whitehall confirmed to host The BRIT Awards 2026