CMAT, Harry Styles, and RAYE to Shine at the 2026 BRIT Awards

The 2026 BRIT Awards are set to take place tonight, Saturday, February 28th, at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena, with Jack Whitehall returning as host. The ceremony promises a night of musical celebration, with performances from Harry Styles, RAYE, and a nomination for Irish singer-songwriter CMAT.

CMAT’s International Recognition

CMAT is nominated for the coveted International Artist of the Year award, recognizing her rising prominence on the global music stage. As reported by RTÉ, this nomination highlights the growing international appeal of the Irish artist.

Harry Styles Returns to the BRITs Stage

Harry Styles is confirmed to perform at the BRIT Awards, marking a highly anticipated return to the stage. RTÉ confirms he will be performing tracks from his upcoming album, Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally.

RAYE Completes the Performance Lineup

RAYE joins Styles as a confirmed performer for the evening, having been announced as the final addition to the performance roster. Metro reports that she will be taking the stage alongside other notable artists.

Leading Nominees

Lola Young and Olivia Dean lead the nominations this year, each receiving five nominations. Young is shortlisted for Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist, Alternative/Rock Act, and Pop Act, with her song “Messy” also up for Song of the Year. Dean is nominated for Artist of the Year and Pop Act, and her album The Art of Loving is in contention for Album of the Year. She also has two nominations in the Song of the Year category for “Man I Demand” and “Rein Me In” (with Sam Fender).

Other Performers

In addition to Styles and RAYE, the performance lineup includes Wolf Alice, Rosalía, Olivia Dean, Mark Ronson, Alex Warren, and KPop Demon Hunters. EVOKE details the full list of performers for the evening.

Key Nominees Across Categories

• Mastercard Album of the Year: Dave, Lily Allen, Olivia Dean, Sam Fender, Wolf Alice
• Artist of the Year: Dave, Fred again.., JADE, Lily Allen, Little Simz, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, PinkPantheress, Sam Fender, Self Esteem
• Song of the Year with Mastercard: Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas, CHRYSTAL & NOTION, Cynthia Erivo (feat. Ariana Grande), Ed Sheeran, Fred again…

How to Watch

The BRIT Awards 2026 will air live on ITV1 and ITVX from 8:15 PM to 10:30 PM. A livestream of the red carpet will be available on the official Brits Instagram starting at 5:30 PM, hosted by Tyler West and Charley Marlowe. Metro provides details on viewing options.