AceShowbiz - For the first time ever, the BRIT Awards will take place outside London, relocating to Manchester for its 2026 edition. Despite the venue change, the event retained its signature energy, with Jack Whitehall returning as host to guide the star-studded night.

Olivia Dean dominated the ceremony, sweeping all her nominated categories, including Song of the Year and Artist of the Year. She also delivered a memorable live performance of her hit song, “Man I Need.” Another standout winner was Lola Young, who took home the award for Breakthrough Artist.

The event also featured a notable return from Harry Styles, who performed his latest single, “Aperture,” live on stage for the first time. Adding an element of surprise, Dua Lipa joined forces with Mark Ronson to perform their chart-topping Barbie anthem, “Dance the Night Away.”

The following outlines the full list of winners and nominees for this year’s BRIT Awards.

Artist of the Year

• Dave
• Fred Again
• JADE
• Lily Allen
• Little Simz
• Lola Young
• Olivia Dean - Winner ?
• PinkPantheress
• Sam Fender
• Self Esteem

Group of the Year

• The Last Dinner Party
• Pulp
• Sleep Token
• Wet Leg
• Wolf Alice - Winner ?

Album of the Year

• Dave - The Boy Who Played the Harp
• Lily Allen - West End Girl
• Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving - Winner ?
• Sam Fender - People Watching
• Wolf Alice - The Clearing

Breakthrough Artist

• Barry Can't Swim
• EsDeeKid
• Jim Legxacy
• Lola Young - Winner ?
• Sky Newman

International Artist

• Bad Bunny
• Chappell Roan
• CMAT
• Doechii
• Lady Gaga
• Rosalía - Winner ?
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Sombr
• Taylor Swift
• Tyler, the Creator

International Group

• Geese - Winner ?
• Haim
• Hunter X
• Tame Impala
• Turnstile

Song of the Year (public vote)

• Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas - "Blessings"
• Chrystal and Notion - "The Days (Notion Remix)"
• Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande - "Defying Gravity"
• Ed Sheeran - "Azizam"
• Fred Again, Skepta and 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 and Olivia Dean - "Rein Me In" - Winner ?
• Skye Newman - "Family Matters"

International Song (public vote)

• Alex Warren - "Ordinary"
• Chappell Roan - "Pink Pony Club"
• Disco Lines x Tinashe - "No Broke Boys"
• GG Perez - "Sailor Song"
• Gracie Abrams - "That's So True"
• Hunter X - "Golden"
• Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars - "Die With a Smile" - Winner ?
• Raven Lenni - "Love Me Not"
• Rose x Bruno Mars - "APT"
• Sabrina Carpenter - "Manchild"
• Sombr - "Undressed"
• Taylor Swift - "The Fate of Ophelia"

Alternative/Rock

• Blood Orange
• Lola Young
• Sam Fender - Winner ?
• Wet Leg
• Wolf Alice

Pop

• JADE
• Lily Allen
• Lola Young
• Olivia Dean - Winner ?
• RAYE

Hip-hop/Grime/Rap

• Central Cee
• Dave - Winner ?
• Jim Legxacy
• Little Simz
• Loyle Carner

R&B

• Jim Legxacy
• KWNM
• Mabel
• Sasha Keeble
• Sault - Winner ?

Dance Act

• Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas
• FKA twigs
• Fred Again, Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax - Winner ?
• PinkPantheress
• Sammy Virgi

Critics Choice

• Jacob Alon - Winner ?

This year’s BRIT Awards established a new chapter by celebrating talent in Manchester, with Olivia Dean and Lola Young emerging as the night’s biggest stars. The event also highlighted the ongoing influence of both UK and international artists, making it a landmark ceremony in the music calendar.