Critically acclaimed band Wolf Alice will perform at The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard.
They are the first group confirmed to perform, joining recently announced performers Harry Styles and Olivia Dean. The band is also nominated for three awards this year: Group of the Year, Alternative/Rock Act and Mastercard Album of the Year for their fourth studio album The clearancewhich reached number 1 on release last year.
Speaking about the big night, the band’s Theo Ellis said: “We’re really honored to have 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 get ten mini wines (after we play). Most of all, can’t wait for a big night at Mannye’s and watch it all.”
2026 looks set to be a huge year for Wolf Alice, with the group having just announced a homecoming show which will take place in Finsbury Park on July 5th. They will be joined by special guests The Last Dinner Party, Lykke Li, Rachel Chinouriri, Keo and Florence Road. Tickets are available now.
This year’s BRIT Awards will take place on Saturday 28 February at its new Manchester home, Co-op Live. Hosted by Jack Whitehall, it will be broadcast live exclusively on ITV and ITVX. This year’s winners will each take home an iconic BRITs trophy which has been designed and crafted by internationally acclaimed and Manchester-born designer Matthew Williamson, inspired by his roots in the city.
Public voting opens today at midday GMT (Friday 30 January) for Mastercard Song of the Year and International Song of the Year, exclusively on WhatsApp as part of BRIT’s continued partnership with Meta. Fans will have the chance to vote for their favorite songs once a day until voting closes at 6pm GMT on Friday 13 February. Voting is as easy as sending a WhatsApp message. To get started, go to the BRITs WhatsApp channel or BRITs socials. More information about the vote can be found at brits.co.uk/vote.
Olivia Dean 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, Ed Sheeran, Little Simz, PinkPantheress, RAYE, Skye Newman, Wet Leg have also received recognition.
The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard will take place on Saturday 28 February from Manchester’s Co-op Live.
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