The BRIT Awards 2026 winners are here after one of the most memorable events of the year. This year’s ceremony was everything anyone could ask for thanks to its excellent quality and great vibes.
The 46th edition of the British music awards took place last Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena. Marking an already historic event since it was the first time the BRITs were hosted outside of London. Nevertheless, there were no changes regarding who the host of the 2026 BRIT awards would be. This was Jack Whitehall’s sixth time presenting the British awards.
A perfect evening filled with emotion, top-notch performances and brilliant speeches that moved everyone. British pop sensation Olivia Dean dominated the ceremony and took home four BRIT awards.
Moreover, it was such a sweep as she won in every category she was nominated in. These were Album of the Year (The Art of Loving), Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (Rein in Me – with Sam Fender) and Best Pop Act.
The BRIT Awards 2026 Winners: Categories
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
- The Boy Who Played The Harp – Dave
- West End Girl – Lily Allen
- The Art of Loving – Olivia Dean: WINNER
- 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): WINNER
- Family Matter – Skye Newman
International categories at the 2026 BRIT Awards
International artist of the year
- Bad Bunny
- Chappell Roan
- CMAT
- Doechii
- Lady Gaga
- Rosalía: WINNER
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Sombr
- Taylor Swift
- Tyler, The Creator
International group of the year
- Geese: WINNER
- Haim
- Huntr/x, Ejae/ Audrey Nuna/ Rei Ami
- Tame Impala
- Turnstile
International song of the year
- 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: WINNER
- Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter
- Undressed – Sombr
- The Fate of Ophelia – Taylor Swift
Breakthrough artist
- Barry Can’t Swim
- EsDeeKid
- Jim Legaxacy
- Lola Young: WINNER
- Skye Newman
Critic’s Choice
- Jacob Alon: WINNER
- Rose Gray
- Sienna Spiro
Best alternative/ rock act
- Blood Orange
- Lola Young
- Sam Fender: WINNER
- Wet Leg
- Wolf Alice
Best pop act
- Jade
- Lily Allen
- Lola Young
- Olivia Dean: WINNER
- Raye
Best hip-hop/ rap/ grime act
- Central Cee
- Dave: WINNER
- Jim Legxacy
- Little Simz
- Loyle Carner
Best R&B act
- Jim Legxacy
- Kwn
- Mabel
- Sasha Keable
- Sault: WINNER
Best dance act
- Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas
- FKA twigs
- Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax: WINNER
- PinkPantheress
- Sammy Virj
Special categories at the BRIT Awards
Outstanding Contribution To Music: Mark Ronson
Songwriter of the Year: Noel Gallagher
Producer of the Year: PinkPantheress
Lifetime Achievement: Ozzy Osbourne
