Launched in 1977, the BRIT Awards with Mastercard are the annual showcase for the UK music industry. The BRIT Awards along with it's sister events Classic BRITs and BRITs Icon celebrate not just the biggest successes in music but also operate as an important platform to introduce and promote new talent. Substantial proceeds from the shows go to the BRIT Trust, the charitable arm of the BPI that has donated almost £30 Million to charitable causes nationwide, since its foundation in 1989.

2026 sees The BRIT Awards take place in their new home in Manchester at The Co-Op Live for the first time. For full list of nominees check out The Brits website.

When: 28th February
Where: Co-op Live, Manchester (UK)

Last Updated: 16/02/2026
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Artist Of The Year
JADE
Lola Young

Song Of The Year With Mastercard
Lola Young - Messy

Breakthrough Artist
Lola Young

International Song Of The Year
HUNTR/X - EJAE/ Audrey Nuna/ REI AMI - Golden [From KPop Demon Hunters]
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars - APT.

International Group Of The Year
HUNTR/X - EJAE/Audrey Nuna/REI AMI
Turnstile

Alternative/Rock Act
Lola Young

Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act
Central Cee

Dance Act
Sammy Virji

Pop Act
JADE
Lola Young