2026 is undoubtedly the year of Harry Styles. In the past two weeks, he’s announced a new album, released ‘Aperture’, the first song from this era, AND a massive 50+ date global residency. Now it is confirmed that he will perform at The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard!
The international superstar takes to the stage at this year’s awards and makes his live TV debut with music from his new album Kiss all the time. Disco, sometimes. This year’s ceremony takes place on February 28 and will be held at Manchester’s Co-op Live, the first time the awards have ever been presented outside of London.
Harry’s return to the BRITs comes three years since his last appearance at the ceremony. Along with a show-stopping performance, Harry swept the board with four award wins following the release of his latest album Harry’s house.
His performance precedes the release of Kiss all the time. Disco, sometimesout on March 6. This will be followed by the seven city residency Together, Together, which will take place in Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York, Melbourne and Sydney. Just today, more dates were added to the London leg, making it a record 12-night run at Wembley Stadium.
Hosted by comedian and author Jack Whitehall, the winners of the BRIT Awards will take home the iconic BRITs trophy. This year, the trophy has been conceptualized and designed by internationally acclaimed and Manchester-born designer Matthew Williamson, inspired by his roots in the city.
Olivia Dean, who is also performing on the night, and Lola Young lead the pack for this year’s nominations, with five big nods each. Sam Fender is up for four awards, while the likes of Lily Allen, Calvin Harris, JADE, Wolf Alice, Ed Sheeran, Little Simz, PinkPantheress, RAYE, Skye Newman, Wet Leg have also received recognition.
Scottish singer/songwriter Jacob Alon was also recently announced as the winner of this year’s BRITs Critics’ Choice. Rose Gray and SIENNA SPIRO joined Jacob on the shortlist for the prestigious Critics’ Choice award.
Details for the BRITs Fringe, an engagement program taking place across Manchester ahead of this year’s event, were also recently announced. The BRITs Fringe celebrates the city’s rich musical heritage, its vibrant contemporary scene and the next generation shaping the future of British music.
The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard will take place on Saturday 28 February from Manchester’s Co-op Live.
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