When and where are the 2026 Brit Awards? The Brit Awards 2026 with Mastercard will take place on Saturday 28 February, and for the first time in its near-50 year history, the ceremony is leaving the capital for Manchester’s Co-Op Live arena. The Best-Dressed Stars At The 2025 Brit Awards Gallery 28 Photos View GalleryWho was nominated for a Brit this year? The headlines: Olivia and Lola Young are neck and neck with five nominations each. Comedian Jack Whitehall will return for hosting duties in Manchester, making 2026 his sixth time presenting the show.