The 2026 Brit Awards is the biggest night in British music and, for the first time, will air live from its new Manchester home, the Co-op Live.
Comedian Jack Whitehall is returning to host the award show that will see the winners take home the iconic BRITs trophy designed by Manchester-born designer Matthew Williamson.
Check out the guide below to learn how to watch the award show, how to livestream it if you’re not in the UK, and who is set to perform at the gala.
What date, time, and channel are the Brit Awards 2026?
The Brit Awards 2026 will air live on Saturday, February 28 at 8:15 p.m. GMT on ITV1 and simulcast on the ITVX streaming platform for viewers in the UK. UK viewers will also be able to livestream the award show on ITV‘s YouTube channel starting at 8:45 p.m. GMT.
How to watch the 2026 Brit Awards from the U.S. and around the world?
U.S. and global audiences will be able to watch a livestream of the Brit Awards 2026 via The Brits’ YouTube channel starting at 8:45 p.m GMT, which is at 3:45 p.m. ET and 12:45 p.m. PT. A link to the international livestream is provided below.
Who is set to perform at the Brit Awards 2026?
Performers set to take the stage at the 2026 Brit Awards include Harry Styles, RAYE, JADE, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Fender, Lola Young, Lady Gaga, and Lily Allen.
The show will also look back at BRITs Icons, and some unique collaborations including Ed Sheeran & Stormzy, Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa, Kylie & Justin Timberlake, and many more.
Watch the Brit Awards 2026 Livestream below.