{"id":322611,"date":"2026-02-28T23:53:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T23:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/322611\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T23:53:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T23:53:22","slug":"brits-2026-dua-lipa-sizzles-during-surprise-performance-after-harry-styles-opens-the-show-and-makes-his-first-red-carpet-appearance-in-three-years-following-career-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/322611\/","title":{"rendered":"BRITs 2026: Dua Lipa sizzles during surprise performance after Harry Styles opens the show and makes his first red carpet appearance in three years following career break"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dua Lipa<\/a> made a surprise appearance she and Harry Styles<\/a> led the performances at the\u00a0BRIT Awards 2026\u00a0at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena on Saturday evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The songstress, 30, took to the stage during a star-studded celebration in honour of producer Marc Ronson and was lowered onto the stage via a huge disco ball.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dua looked nothing short of incredible as she first entered in a furry jacket before removing it to reveal a skimpy black playsuit and knee high boots.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The stunner performed Dance The Night By Barbie, while fellow musicians played a number of Marc’s other tracks, including paying tribute to the late Amy Winehouse<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meanwhile Harry, 32, send fans wild as he made his first red carpet appearance and much anticipated return to the stage following a three year career break.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Oozing confidence he cut a stylish figure, swapping his usual sequinned stage outfits for a subdued shirt and tie for very memorable routine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Dua Lipa made a surprise appearance she and Harry Styles led the performances at the BRIT Awards 2026 at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena on Saturday evening<\/p>\n

\"Harry, <\/p>\n

Harry, 32, send fans wild as he made his first red carpet appearance and much anticipated return to the stage following a three year career break<\/p>\n

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The songstress, 30, took to the stage during a star-studded celebration in honour of producer Marc Ronson and was lowered onto the stage via a huge disco ball\u00a0<\/p>\n

Joined by a huge group of dancers he strutted his stuff energetically in a perfectly choreographed routine, complete with spirit fingers.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fans rushed to social media, gushing: ‘He is so back!’: ‘That Harry Styles BRITs performance was GENUINELY incredible we are so back !!!!’: ‘HARRY STYLES ATE SO HARD’: ‘I just love harry styles’: ‘HARRY STYLES IS BAAAAAACK’: ‘<\/p>\n

‘That was an EXTRAORDINARY performance from Harry Styles! The dancing, the dancers, the hands shaking, the gospel singers! He really levelled up and got a standing, screaming ovation from the audience! So unbelievably proud’.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hitting the red carpet earlier in the evening, Harry wore his stage outfit but completed the suit with a double breasted blazer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Later Olivia Dean, fresh off her win for Best Song Of the Year for her and Sam Fender’s Rein It In, to perform her solo track Man I Need.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The stunner, 26, sizzled in a sequinned mini dress and oozed old fashioned glamour as she showed off her incredible vocals.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Following her record breaking six awards at the 2024 ceremony, Raye was back and received a standing ovation from the Manchester audience.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She looked gorgeous in an embroidered gown with flowing train as she entertained the crowd with Where’s My Husband and her new release\u00a0Nightingale Lane.<\/p>\n

The heartbreak ballad is from the British singer’s forthcoming album, titled This Music May Contain Hope, slated for release on March 27.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meanwhile Icelandic icon Bjork, 60, made a surprise appearance during Rosalia’s performance\u00a0as she was welcomed to the stage by the Spanish songstress for a rendition of their song Berghain.<\/p>\n

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Dua looked nothing short of incredible as she first entered in a furry jacket before removing it to reveal a skimpy black playsuit and knee high boots<\/p>\n

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The stunner performed Dance The Night By Barbie, while fellow musicians played a number of Marc’s other tracks, including paying tribute to the late Amy Winehouse<\/p>\n

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The hitmaker showcased her jaw-dropping figure\u00a0<\/p>\n

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She put on a very leggy display as she she strutted her stuff on stage<\/p>\n

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Her appearance was a total surprise to both viewers and the arena crowd\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Oozing confidence he cut a stylish figure, swapping his usual sequinned stage outfits for a subdued shirt and tie for very memorable routine\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Hitting the red carpet earlier in the evening, Harry wore his stage outfit but completed the suit with a double breasted blazer<\/p>\n

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Joined by a huge group of dancers he strutted his stuff energetically in a perfectly choreographed routine, complete with spirit fingers\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The former One Direction star appeared in his element as he returned to the stage\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The huge group of back up dancers all wore tight black T-shirts and shades\u00a0<\/p>\n

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As he strutted his stuff on stage fans, rushed to social media, gushing: ‘He is so back!’<\/p>\n

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While others branded him ‘incredible’ and the ‘king of pop’<\/p>\n

Bjork ensured all eyes were on her in a blue sculpted futuristic gown which she wore with an equally dramatic black headpiece.<\/p>\n

Her dark locks were worn in buns, with dramatic make-up, while Rosalia opted for a simple white dress as she jumped about the stage during the engertic set.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Host Jack Whitehall<\/a>\u00a0described their perfomance, which included both opera and techno as\u00a0\u00a0a mix of ‘Last Night Of The Proms’ and ‘Pacha in Ibiza’.<\/p>\n

The 46th edition of the\u00a0BRIT Awards<\/a> launch at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena for the first time tonight.<\/p>\n

Since removing gendered categories, such as Best Male and Best Female, the ceremony has faced backlash for the low number of female artists nominated, particularly in 2023 when the Artist Of The Year shortlist was entirely male.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But 2026 will ring in the changes, with 70 percent of this year’s nominations being female or non-binary.<\/p>\n

Lola Young and Olivia Dean lead the nominations with five each, closely followed by comeback queen Lily Allen<\/a>, who has been recognised in three categories for her critically acclaimed fifth album, West End Girl.<\/p>\n

The singer, 40, used the album to chronicle the collapse of her marriage to\u00a0Stranger Things<\/a> star David Harbour<\/a> and his alleged infidelities while they were together.<\/p>\n

She will go up against both Young and Dean for Artist Of The Year at the ceremony, while also competing for Album Of The Year and Pop Act.<\/p>\n

Lola, 24, is also up for Breakthrough Artist and Alternative\/Rock Act, but it is unknown if she will attend the ceremony.<\/p>\n

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Later Olivia Dean, fresh off her win for Best Song Of the Year for her and Sam Fender’s Rein It In, to perform her solo track Man I Need<\/p>\n

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The stunner, 26, sizzled in a sequinned mini dress and oozed old fashioned glamour as she showed off her incredible vocals<\/p>\n

\"Olivia <\/p>\n

Olivia looked nothing short of sensational as she belted out one of her biggest hits\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Following <\/p>\n

Following her record breaking six awards at the 2024 ceremony, Raye was back and received a standing ovation from the Manchester audience<\/p>\n

\"She <\/p>\n

She looked gorgeous in an embroidered gown with flowing train as she entertained the crowd with Where’s My Husband and her new release Nightingale Lane<\/p>\n

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. The heartbreak ballad is from the British singer’s forthcoming album, titled This Music May Contain Hope, slated for release on March 27<\/p>\n

\"Bjork <\/p>\n

Bjork made a surprise appearance during Rosalia’s performance\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The Icelandic icon, 60, cut a very kooky figure as she was welcomed to the stage by the Spanish songstress, 33 (Rosalia pictured)<\/p>\n

\"Bjork <\/p>\n

Bjork made a surprise appearance during Rosalia’s performance at the 2026 Brit Awards in Manchester on Saturday evening\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The orchestra-packed number was described by host Jack Whitehall as everything from ‘Last Night Of The Proms to Pacha in Ibiza’<\/p>\n

\"Rei <\/p>\n

Rei Ami, EJAE and Audrey Nuna from the group Huntr\/x performed their smash hit Golden\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Wolf <\/p>\n

Wolf Alice was another band to perform on the biggest night in UK music\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Singer <\/p>\n

Singer Ellie Roswell was carried by dancers during the performance\u00a0<\/p>\n

Following the announcement, she said: ‘Five BRIT nominations, how is this even possible? I’ve had this dream a thousand times, so I’m slightly convinced that my alarm clock is about to wake me up.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Seriously, this means so much to me. I am so grateful for this moment and to be nominated alongside the incredible other nominees.’<\/p>\n

Olivia,\u00a026, became the first woman to claim the UK’s No 1 single and album in the same week since Adele in 2021, with her song Man I Need and album The Art Of Loving, both released in 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She has been nominated in five categories and will be performing at the Award ceremony.<\/p>\n

‘To go from being a student of The BRIT School in the crowd to being a performer 10 years later is really crazy, and I’m so excited to see everyone in Manchester,’ the singer shared in January.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, British rapper Dave has been recognised in three categories: Artist Of The Year, Album Of The Year, and Hip Hop\/Grime\/Rap Act.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old released his third studio album, The Boy Who Played The Harp, in 2025 and has since become the first British rap artist to debut three albums at number one in the UK’s official chart.<\/a><\/p>\n

Raye has been recognised in just one category this year, after scooping a record-breaking six awards last year.<\/p>\n

The singer, 28, scooped the first gong presented on the night, Song of the Year for her hit Escapism ft 070 Shake, shortly before also taking home the R&B Act gong and Best New Artist.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She currently holds the record for the most BRIT Awards won at a single ceremony, a record which previously stood at four, jointly held by Blur in 1995, Adele in 2016, and Harry Styles in 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Raye has also been announced as the final act to perform at this year’s BRIT Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The singer, whose real name is\u00a0Rachel Keen, will take to the stage during the star-studded show.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Speaking ahead of her performance, Raye said:\u00a0‘We are so grateful to the BRIT Awards for having us back on their stage. Me and the band are very excited. Lots of love, Raye.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

British icons Pulp have received their first nomination for Group of the Year since 1996.<\/p>\n

Hollywood is also well represented in this year’s nominations, as Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters group HUNTR\/X are nominated for International Song of the Year with Golden, and are shortlisted for International Group.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Cynthia Erivo has secured her first nomination with her rendition of Wicked’s Defying Gravity in contention for Song of the Year with Mastercard.<\/p>\n

Other international stars up for awards include Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan.<\/p>\n

The BRIT Awards have been held annually at London’s O2 Arena since 2011, but the Daily Mail revealed that the annual showpiece, regarded as the biggest night in British music, will be held in Manchester this year and is likely to move around the UK in different locations for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n

BRIT Awards 2026: WINNERS<\/a> <\/p>\n

ARTIST OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n

Dave<\/p>\n

Fred Again…\u00a0<\/p>\n

JADE<\/p>\n

Lily Allen<\/p>\n

Little Simz<\/p>\n

Lola Young<\/p>\n

Olivia Dean – WINNER<\/p>\n

PinkPantheress<\/p>\n

Sam Fender<\/p>\n

Self Esteem<\/p>\n

GROUP OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n

The Last Dinner Party\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pulp\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sleep Token\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wet Leg<\/p>\n

Wolf Alice – WINNER<\/p>\n

SONG OF THE YEAR (VOTED FOR BY THE PUBLIC)<\/p>\n

Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas \u2013 Blessings<\/p>\n

Chrystal and Notion \u2013 The Days (Notion remix)<\/p>\n

Cynthia Erivo ft Ariana Grande \u2013 Defying Gravity<\/p>\n

Ed Sheeran \u2013 Azizam<\/p>\n

Fred Again, Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax \u2013 Victory Lap<\/p>\n

Lewis Capaldi \u2013 Survive<\/p>\n

Lola Young \u2013 Messy<\/p>\n

Myles Smith \u2013 Nice to Meet You<\/p>\n

Olivia Dean \u2013 Man I Need<\/p>\n

Raye \u2013 Where Is My Husband!<\/p>\n

Sam Fender with Olivia Dean \u2013 Rein Me In – WINNER<\/p>\n

Skye Newman \u2013 Family Matters<\/p>\n

INTERNATIONAL SONG OF THE YEAR (VOTED FOR BY THE PUBLIC)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Alex Warren \u2013 Ordinary<\/p>\n

Chappell Roan \u2013 Pink Pony Club<\/p>\n

Disco Lines and Tinashe \u2013 No Broke Boys<\/p>\n

Gigi Perez \u2013 Sailor Song<\/p>\n

Gracie Abrams \u2013 That\u2019s So True<\/p>\n

Huntr\/x \u2013 Golden<\/p>\n

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars \u2013 Die With a Smile<\/p>\n

Rayvn Lenae \u2013 Love Me Not<\/p>\n

Ros\u00e9 and Bruno Mars \u2013 APT – WINNER<\/p>\n

Sabrina Carpenter \u2013 Manchild<\/p>\n

sombr \u2013 Undressed<\/p>\n

Taylor Swift \u2013 The Fate of Ophelia<\/p>\n

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n

Noel Gallagher – WINNER<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mark Ronson – WINNER<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bad Bunny<\/p>\n

Chappell Roan<\/p>\n

CMAT<\/p>\n

Doechii<\/p>\n

Lady Gaga<\/p>\n

ROSALIA – WINNER<\/p>\n

Sabrina Carpenter<\/p>\n

sombre<\/p>\n

Taylor Swift\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tyler, The Creator<\/p>\n

BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST<\/p>\n

Barry Can’t Swim\u00a0<\/p>\n

EsDeeKid<\/p>\n

Jim Legxacy<\/p>\n

Lola Young – WINNER<\/p>\n

Skye Newman<\/p>\n

INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF THE YEAR\u00a0<\/p>\n

Geese – WINNER<\/p>\n

HAIM\u00a0<\/p>\n

HUNTR\/X-EJAE\/AUDREY NUNA\/REI AMI<\/p>\n

ALTERNATIVE ROCK ACT\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Blood Orange<\/p>\n

Lola Young<\/p>\n

Sam Fender – WINNER<\/p>\n

Wet Leg<\/p>\n

Wolf Alice<\/p>\n

HIP HOP\/GRIME\/RAP ACT<\/p>\n

Central Cee<\/p>\n

Dave – WINNER<\/p>\n

Jim Legxacy<\/p>\n

Little Simz<\/p>\n

Loyle Carner<\/p>\n

R&B ACT\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jim Legxacy<\/p>\n

Kwn<\/p>\n

Mabel<\/p>\n

Sasha Keable<\/p>\n

Sault – WINNER<\/p>\n

DANCE ACT<\/p>\n

Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas<\/p>\n

FKA twigs<\/p>\n

Fred Again, Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax – WINNER<\/p>\n

PinkPantheress<\/p>\n

Sammy Virji<\/p>\n

MASTERCARD ALBUM OF THE YEAR\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp<\/p>\n

Lily Allen – West End Girl<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving – WINNER\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sam Fender – People Watching<\/a><\/p>\n

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