A first for the glamorous ceremony...
09 · 06 · 2025
The BRIT Awards with Mastercard will be moving to Manchester next year.
This dazzling music event is known for hosting spectacular performances, with this year’s standout moments including an impressive set from JADE, a lively duet featuring Ezra Collective and Jorja Smith, and more.
British music’s major night is set to make history - for the first time, the BRIT Awards will occur outside of London.
In 2026 and 2027, the ceremony will be held in Manchester at the city’s Co-Op Live venue.
The BRIT Awards 2026 is scheduled for February 28th.
Jason Iley MBE, Chairman and CEO, Sony Music UK & Ireland, expressed, “This is an incredibly exciting period for The BRIT Awards. Relocating to Manchester, the home of numerous iconic and influential artists of our era, will energize the show and enhance the BRITs legacy of honoring and investing in world-class music. Hosting the event in Manchester, with its rich cultural background, perfectly embodies the spirit and energy of the BRIT Awards. I eagerly anticipate seeing the show at the fantastic, state-of-the-art Co-op Live venue.”
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, stated: “The decision for The BRIT Awards to move out of London is a significant achievement for Greater Manchester. After 48 years, it’s wonderful that this prestigious international event is coming to the UK’s capital of music and culture.
Greater Manchester boasts an exceptional music heritage recognized worldwide, and this summer will host some of the most significant concerts globally. This has been possible thanks to our strong commitment to nurturing new talent and offering emerging artists opportunities to establish themselves.
We appreciate our friends at the BPI for selecting Manchester, and we will do everything we can to demonstrate they made the right choice. Celebrating the BRIT Awards right here in the city known for its non-stop party atmosphere marks the next chapter in its story, and we will ensure it is done in style.”
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