The BRIT Awards will be held in Manchester for the first time ever next year. The BRIT Awards tickets go on general sale at 10am today.
The annual celebration of British music will relocate to the Co-Op Live arena on February 28, 2026, marking the first time the event will be held outside of London in its 48-year history. The ceremony will also take place at the Co-Op Live arena in 2027. Jason Iley MBE, Chairman and CEO of Sony Music UK and Ireland, who spearheaded the move to Manchester, commented:
"This is a very exciting time for The BRIT Awards. Moving to Manchester, the home of some of the most iconic and defining artists of our lifetime, will invigorate the show and build on the BRITs legacy of celebrating and reinvesting in world-class music. Hosting the show in Manchester, with its vibrant cultural history, perfectly captures the spirit and energy of the BRIT Awards. I can’t wait to see the show at the amazing state-of-the art Co-op Live venue."
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, added: "For The BRIT Awards to move out of London is a massive coup for Greater Manchester. After 48 years, it is great that this prestigious global event is about to arrive in the UK capital of music and culture.
"Greater Manchester has an unparalleled music heritage known around the world, and this summer will play host to some of the biggest gigs on the planet. That was only made possible by our strong commitment to new talent and giving emerging artists the opportunities to make their name.
"We thank our friends at the BPI for choosing Manchester and we will pull out all the stops to show they made the right decision. Celebrating the BRIT Awards right here in the home of 24 hour party people is the next chapter in its story and you can be sure that we will help them do it in style."
The 2026 ceremony will also be broadcast exclusively on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player, with Jack Whitehall returning as host, having previously presented in 2025, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018. He said:
“I am so excited to be coming back for this very special BRIT Awards in Manchester, a place that is so important to me. The city I started my comedy career in, it feels like a real full circle moment returning to host this historic night at the Co-op Live, a venue that is only a stone’s throw away from the comedy club I did my first 10 minute set in all those years ago. Hopefully I get a few more laughs than I did that night. I cannot wait.”
Last week saw the release of the shortlist for the 2026 BRITs Critics' Choice, with Jacob Alon, Rose Gray and Sienna Spiro in the running. The winner will be announced on January 14 on Radio 1's New Music Show with Jack Saunders.
The 2025 BRIT Awards were dominated by Charli XCX, who won five, including Best Artist, Best Album, and Song of the Year. Head here for a full list of winners.
The Brit Awards Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Sat February 28 2026 - MANCHESTER Co Op Live
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