Brit Awards 2026 nominations were announced a few days ago proposing bets around the industry. This will be the music’s event 46th edition recognizing British and international music.
The annual musical ceremony known as the Brit Awards 2026 with Mastercard is organized by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). Furthermore, this will be the first Brit Awards that will not be celebrated in the English capital. This year’s event will take place on February 28, 2026, at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena.
Moreover, for the sixth time in a row, comedian Jack Whitehall will be in charge of presenting the gala. For those watching from their homes, ITV, ITVX and STV Player will be transmitting the event live.
The artists that count with the most Brit Awards 2026 nominations are Olivia Dean and Lola Young. These two rising stars accumulate a total of five nominations each. Some of which include top categories such as Artist of the year, Album of the year and Song of the year. The Art Of Loving artist keep making history achieving the best awards. On this year’s Grammy Awards gala she won in the Best New Artist category.
On the third spot with the most Brit nominations we find Sam Fender. The English singer and actor reunites four nominations, that also include Artist of the year, Album of the year and song of the year. The Seventeen Going Under singer comes back to the Brits in hopes of getting one of the top awards.
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Brit Awards 2026 Nominations
Artist of the year
- Dave
- Fred again..
- JADE
- Lily Allen
- Little Simz
- Lola Young
- Olivia Dean
- PinkPantheress
- Sam Fender
- Self Esteem
Group of the year
- The Last Dinner Party
- Pulp
- Sleep Token
- Wet Leg
- Wolf Alice
Album of the year
- The Boy Who Played The Harp – Dave
- West End Girl – Lily Allen
- The Art of Loving – Olivia Dean
- People Watching – Sam Fender
- The Clearing – Wolf Alice
Song of the year
- Blessings – Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas
- The Days (Notion Remix) – Chrystal & Notion
- Defying Gravity – Cynthia Erivo (feat. Ariana Grande)
- Azizam – Ed Sheeran
- Victory Lap – Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax
- Survive – Lewis Capaldi
- Messy – Lola Young
- Nice To Meet You – Myles Smith
- Man I Need – Olivia Dean
- Where Is My Huband! – Raye
- Rein Me In – Sam Fender (with Olivia Dean)
- Family Matter – Skye Newman
International artist of the year at Brit Awards 2026
- Bad Bunny
- Chappell Roan
- CMAT
- Doechii
- Lady Gaga
- Rosalía
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Sombr
- Taylor Swift
- Tyler, The Creator
International group of the year
- Geese
- Haim
- Huntr/x, Ejae/ Audrey Nuna/ Rei Ami
- Tame Impala
- Turnstile
International song of the year at Brit Awards 2026
- Ordinary – Alex Warren
- Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
- No Broke Boys – Disco Lines & Tinashe
- Sailor Song – Gigi Perez
- That’s So True – Gracie Abrams
- Golden – Huntr/X, Ejae/ Audrey Nuna/ Rei Ami
- Die With A Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
- Love Me Not – Ravyn Lenae
- APT. – Rosé & Bruno Mars
- Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter
- Undressed – Sombr
- The Fate of Ophelia – Taylor Swift
Breakthrough artist
- Barry Can’t Swim
- EsDeeKid
- Jim Legaxacy
- Lola Young
- Skye Newman
Critic’s Choice of Brit Awards 2026
- Jacob Alon: WINNER
- Rose Gray
- Sienna Spiro
Best alternative/ rock act
- Blood Orange
- Lola Young
- Sam Fender
- Wet Leg
- Wolf Alice
Best pop act
- Jade
- Lily Allen
- Lola Young
- Olivia Dean
- Raye
Best hip-hop/ rap/ grime act
- Central Cee
- Dave
- Jim Legxacy
- Little Simz
- Loyle Carner
Best R&B act
- Jim Legxacy
- Kwn
- Mabel
- Sasha Keable
- Sault
Best dance act
- Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas
- FKA twigs
- Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax
- PinkPantheress
- Sammy Virji
