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Who won the BRIT Awards and where to see them live in 2026
Here are the winners from the Brit Awards 2026 – and how to catch them live on tour this year, at stages and festivals near you
It’s clear that Olivia Dean is music’s darling after sweeping four BRIT Awards; winning Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Act. Topped off with her sugary sweet live rendition of ‘Man I Need’, the BRIT Awards was a celebration of Olivia’s decade-long journey from BRIT School attendee to bonafide superstar. Other highlights included Harry Styles‘ debut performance of ‘Aperture’ – the lead single from his upcoming album, KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO OCCASIONALLY. Plus, Rosalía took home International Artist of the Year after a stirring performance of ‘Berghain’, complete with a surprise appearance from Björk. Also taking home big wins were Wolf Alice, ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, Dave, Skepta, Jacob Alon and more.
Here is the lowdown on this year’s winners and how you can get tickets to see them live.
Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Act: Olivia Dean
After having a train station changed to match her name (Deansgate transformed to “Olivia Deansgate”) and performing her smash hit ‘Man I Need’, Olivia scooped up four awards, including Song of the Year for ‘Rein Me In’ with Sam Fender. Plus, one of those awards was presented by Jeff Goldblum, which is a win in itself. See her on her headline tour this year, which kicks off on 22 April 2026 at OVO Hydro Glasgow.
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Group of the Year: Wolf Alice
Taking home the award for Group of the Year, Wolf Alice’s lead singer Ellie Rowsell thanked grassroots venues emphatically for allowing working class artists to have opportunities to perform and develop their craft. Hear ‘The Sofa’ as well as their riveting music catalogue this summer at their headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall, TRNSMT festival in Glasgow, In The Park Newcastle, and more.
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International Song of the Year: ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
Making history as the first K-Pop artist to win a BRIT Award, Rosé took home the trophy for International Song of the Year for her smash hit ‘APT.’ featuring Bruno Mars. While no dates have been announced yet for BLACKPINK following the release of their latest project, “DEADLINE”, you can still catch Bruno Mars’ “The Romantic” Tour in July.
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International Artist of the Year: ROSALÍA
Her performance of ‘Berghain’ is being lauded as the best performance of the night, traversing opera, pop, and channeling the song’s title with a techno outro. Plus, who else do you know that can bring the Icelandic guard of avant-garde, Björk, to UK stages for one night only? If this performance is anything to go by, her “LUX” Tour in May will be one to remember.
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International Group of the Year: Geese
Drummer of the rock four-piece Max Bassin accepted the award for International Group of the Year on the band’s behalf, with a short, simple, political speech calling for Freedom for Palestine. Hear the band’s socially charged rock on their headline UK tour, which kicks off on 20 March 2026 at the Bristol Prospect Building.
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Best Hip Hop/ Grime/ Rap Act: Dave
Following the release of his 2025 album, “The Boy Who Played The Harp”, the south London rapper has gone from strength to strength; announcing his biggest tour to date and winning Best Hip Hop/ Grime/ Rap Act at the 2026 Brit Awards. His tour kicks off on 4 March 2026 at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro.
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Producer of the Year: PinkPantheress
It’s been a record-breaking, history-making year for the Gen Z pop princess. Her duet with Zara Larsson, ‘Stateside’, just earnt the no.1 spot on the Spotify Global Chart. She became the youngest ever recipient of the Producer of the Year Brit Award, was named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, and won Producer of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music Awards. Plus, Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu performed a viral gala figure skating routine to ‘Stateside’. There’s just no stopping PinkPantheress, so why not get tickets to her upcoming shows this May, or for her All Points East festival appearance in August?
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Best Dance Act: Fred again.., Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax
The unlikely trio of Skepta, Fred again.., and streamer PlaqueBoyMax produced an undeniable hit with ‘Victory Lap’. So undeniable that they took home the award for Best Dance Act at the 2026 Brits. While Fred again.. hasn’t announced any shows yet, you can catch Skepta at Reading & Leeds, and Parklife Festivals this summer.
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Critics’ Choice: Jacob Alon
British pop music’s newest favourite, Jacob Alon, took home the winner’s trophy for Critics’ Choice at this year’s Brits (in one of the most lavish makeup looks of the night). See Jacob at their headline UK shows, and as the supporting act for Lewis Capaldi at Roundhay Festival and BST Hyde Park this summer.
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