Overview
- The 2026 ceremony is set for Saturday, February 28 at Manchester’s Co‑op Live, the first BRITs held outside London.
- ITV remains the broadcaster, with the show airing on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.
- The new trophy features an amber-toned resin evoking honey and a Britannia figure standing on a globe to signify British music’s global reach.
- The design was led by Manchester-born Matthew Williamson with BRITs chair Stacey Tang and RCA co-president Glyn Aikins, continuing the tradition of artist‑designed awards.
- Organisers present the move as outreach beyond the capital, while some industry commentary highlights travel and cost concerns tied to the relocation.