Brit Awards move to Manchester from London for 2026

The biggest night of the UK music industry calendar has been held in London for the past four decades but will move to the Manchester Co-op Live arena in 2026 and 2027.
The 2026 ceremony on Saturday, February 28 will be broadcast on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: 'For the Brit Awards to move out of London is a massive coup for Greater Manchester.
'After 48 years, it is great that this prestigious global event is about to arrive in the UK capital of music and culture.
'Greater Manchester has an unparalleled music heritage known around the world, and this summer will play host to some of the biggest gigs on the planet.
'That was only made possible by our strong commitment to new talent and giving emerging artists the opportunities to make their name.
'We thank our friends at the BPI for choosing Manchester and we will pull out all the stops to show they made the right decision.
'Celebrating the Brit Awards right here in the home of 24-hour party people is the next chapter in its story and you can be sure that we will help them do it in style.'
The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) is the trade body for the UK's music industry.
Next year's Brit Awards will be the first of three years under the stewardship of Sony Music UK, which spearheaded the move to Manchester.
Jason Iley, chairman and chief executive of Sony Music UK & Ireland, said: 'This is a very exciting time for The Brit Awards.
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'Moving to Manchester, the home of some of the most iconic and defining artists of our lifetime, will invigorate the show and build on the Brits' legacy of celebrating and reinvesting in world-class music.
'Hosting the show in Manchester, with its vibrant cultural history, perfectly captures the spirit and energy of the Brit Awards.
'I can't wait to see the show at the amazing state-of-the art Co-op Live venue.'
Mastercard will continue their long-standing headline sponsorship, now in its 28th year.
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Charli XCX was the stand-out star at this year's Brit Awards at London's O2 Arena, taking home five awards including album of the year for her sixth studio release, Brat.
US pop star Sabrina Carpenter was the recipient of the global success award, while former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall collected the best pop act award.
US pop star Chappell Roan won international song of the year for Good Luck, Babe!

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