The Brit Awards 2026, SJ’s Essential Guide

The BRIT Awards 2026 are taking place tonight, Saturday, February 28, 2026, for the first time at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester. Hosted by Jack Whitehall, the ceremony features a historic move away from London and is led by Olivia Dean and Lola Young, who both have five nominations.

Tonight’s performances include a highly anticipated opening from Harry Styles, as well as sets from Olivia Dean, Raye, and a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne led by Robbie Williams.

Pre-Announced Winners for tonight already include:
Critics’ Choice (Rising Star): Jacob Alon (Winner)
Songwriter of the Year: Noel Gallagher
Producer of the Year: PinkPantheress
Outstanding Contribution to Music: Mark Ronson

Below is the full list of categories and nominees for the 2026 ceremony:

Awards (Play along at home – copy the list below)

Artist of the Year
Dave, Fred again..
JADE
Lily Allen
Little Simz
Lola Young
Olivia Dean
PinkPantheress
Sam Fender
Self Esteem

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

Group of the Year
The Last Dinner Party
Pulp
Sleep Token
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice

Song of the Year
Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas – Blessings
Chrystal & Notion – The Days (Notion Remix)
Cynthia Erivo ft. 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 ft. Olivia Dean – Rein Me In
Skye Newman – Family Matters

Breakthrough Artist
Barry Can’t Swim
EsDeeKid
Jim Legxacy
Lola Young
Skye Newman

Best Pop Act:
JADE
Lily Allen
Lola Young
Olivia Dean
RAYE

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

Best Alternative/Rock Act:
Blood Orange
Lola Young
Sam Fender
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice

Best Hip-Hop/Grime/Rap Act:
Central Cee
Dave
Jim Legxacy
Little Simz
Loyle Carner

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 (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)