In a major coup for the UK’s most prestigious music event, the BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard has confirmed that global icon Harry Styles will open tonight’s ceremony. Styles is set to deliver the live television debut of material from his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, which arrives on March 6.
His appearance at Co-op Live in Manchester marks a significant return to the BRITs stage, three years after his clean sweep of four awards for Harry’s House. This performance serves as a high-octane launchpad for a massive 2026 residency tour. Styles is scheduled to play 50 dates across seven global cities, including a monumental, record-breaking 12-night run at London’s Wembley Stadium.
The move to Manchester’s Co-op Live represents a new chapter for the awards, with comedian Jack Whitehall returning to host. Adding to the local flavor, the iconic BRIT trophy has been reimagined by Manchester-born designer Matthew Williamson. Styles leads a formidable lineup of performers that includes Raye, Wolf Alice, Alex Warren, and Rosalía, ensuring a diverse showcase of international and domestic talent.
Fans can engage with the ceremony across multiple platforms starting at 5:30pm GMT with the "Live From The Red Carpet" show on Instagram and Facebook, hosted by Tyler West and Charley Marlowe. The main event will be broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX from 8:15pm, while a global digital simulcast begins on the BRITs’ official YouTube channel at 8:45pm.
Beyond the spectacle, Harry Styles is set for Wembley Stadium tour dates as below.
