The nominations for The BRIT Awards 2026 have been announced — you can see the full list of nominees below.
This year’s ceremony will mark a first for the BRITs as it will be held on 28 February at Manchester’s Co-op Live — the first time the event has been held in the city and outside of London.
Several PRS members have been nominated at the BRITs this year, with Olivia Dean and Lola Young each scoring five nominations. Sam Fender has picked up four nods, while Dave, Fred again.., Jim Legxacy, Lily Allen and Wolf Alice have all been nominated in three categories.
Jacob Elon has already been named as the winner of the BRITs Critics’ Choice award, which has previously been won by the likes of Adele, Jorja Smith and Myles Smith.
The winners of the Songwriter of the Year and Producer of the Year awards will be announced in the coming weeks.
You can read the full list of nominations for The BRITs 2026 below.
Artist of the Year
- Dave
- Fred again..
- JADE
- Lily Allen
- Little Simz
- Lola Young
- Olivia Dean
- PinkPantheress
- Sam Fender
- Self Esteem
Group of the Year
- The Last Dinner Party
- Pulp
- Sleep Token
- Wet Leg
- Wolf Alice
Album of the Year
- Dave - The Boy Who Played The Harp
- Lily Allen - West End Girl
- Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving
- Sam Fender - People Watching
- Wolf Alice - The Clearing
Song of the Year
- Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas - Blessings
- Chrystal & Notion - The Days (Notion Remix)
- Cynthia Erivo (feat. Ariana Grande) - Defying Gravity
- Ed Sheeran - Azizam
- Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax - Victory Lap
- Lewis Capaldi - Survive
- Lola Young - Messy
- Myles Smith - Nice To Meet You
- Olivia Dean - Man I Need
- RAYE - Where Is My Husband!
- Sam Fender (with Olivia Dean) - Rein Me In
- Skye Newman - Family Matters
International Artist of the Year
- Bad Bunny
- Chappell Roan
- CMAT
- Doechii
- Lady Gaga
- Rosalía
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Sombr
- Taylor Swift
- Tyler, The Creator
International Group of the Year
- Geese
- Haim
- Huntr/x (Ejae / Audrey Nuna/ Rei Ami)
- Tame Impala
- Turnstile
International Song of the Year
- Alex Warren - Ordinary
- Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club
- Disco Lines & Tinashe - No Broke Boys
- Gigi Perez - Sailor Song
- Gracie Abrams - That's So True
- Huntr/x (Ejae / Audrey Nuna/ Rei Ami) - Golden
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile
- Ravyn Lenae - Love Me Not
- Rosé & Bruno Mars - APT.
- Sabrina Carpenter - Manchild
- Sombr - Undressed
- Taylor Swift - The Fate of Ophelia
Breakthrough Artist
- Barry Can't Swim
- EsDeeKid
- Jim Legxacy
- Lola Young
- Skye Newman
Critics' Choice
- Jacob Alon (winner)
- Rose Gray
- Sienna Spiro
Best Alternative / Rock Act
- Blood Orange
- Lola Young
- Sam Fender
- Wet Leg
- Wolf Alice
Best Pop Act
- Jade
- Lily Allen
- Lola Young
- Olivia Dean
- Raye
Best Hip Hop / Rap / Grime Act
- Central Cee
- Dave
- Jim Legxacy
- Little Simz
- Loyle Carner
Best R&B Act
- Jim Legxacy
- Kwn
- Mabel
- Sasha Keable
- Sault
Best Dance Act
- Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas
- FKA twigs
- Fred again..Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax
- PinkPantheress
- Sammy Virji
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