Rising British stars Olivia Dean and Lola Young will go head to head at the BRIT Awards tonight with the pair leading the nominations with five each, while Lily Allen is up for three honours.
The young women will compete for best artist and best song at tonight's ceremony in Manchester with Lily also in the running following the release of her revenge album West End Girl.
The BRITS head north from London for the first time tonight with the awards staged at the Co-op Live arena. Comedian Jack Whitehall resumes hosting duties for a sixth times having fronted the awards in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2025.
The ceremony is live on ITV from 8pm with live performances from Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and RAYE.
Follow live updates from the 2026 BRIT Awards below
19:21 Who were the best dressed?
While Maya Jama was no doubt one of the best dressed, Olivia Dean and Harry Styles were also among the best dressed
Maya Jama and Olivia Dean lead stars on the BRIT Awards red carpetStars of the showbiz world hit the red carpet on Saturday as the BRITS came to Manchester for the first time.
19:19 Best pals Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks grace the red carpet together
In matching black and white looks, Sam and Pete took a break from presenting their Staying Relevant podcast to pose for snaps on the red carpet together
19:15 Maya Jama steals the show in a gorgeous white gown
She rarely puts a foot wrong, so it was no surprise that Maya Jama put on another showstopping display on the red carpet...
Fresh from her stint hosting the Love Island: All Stars final, the presenter showed off her curves in a form-fitting white gown
19:11 The Love Island stars are out in force!
Ella Thomas and Amber Gill were among many villa favourites enjoying their moment in the spotlight at the awards...
TV personality Ella, 25, went braless in a backless gown while Amber, 28, rocked a PVC number and Kaz Crossley, 31, opted for a busty pleated dress.
19:09 All aboard the BRITs express!
Ahead of the ceremony, some stars enjoyed a luxurious ride to Manchester on the British Pullman, a welcome upgrade from the jam-packed trains that were filled with fans heading into the city...
The model and DJ, 24, celebrated BRIT Awards weekend with Warner Music x Hennessy as she lead the stars aboard the British Pullman Train in Manchester.
19:05 Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo enjoy a break from parenting duties on the red carpet
Two months after the birth of their son Ziggy, Jamie joked to Daily Mail on the red carpet he's entered his 'midlife crisis era'.
You can read our full interview with Jamie and Sophie here...
19:03 Harry Styles will FINALLY be returning to the stage to kick off the ceremony
Over two years after wrapping his Love On Tour, Harry Styles is set to kick off the ceremony with a performance.
It will no doubt build even more excitement for fans eagerly waiting for the release of his fourth album KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO OCCASIONALLY on March 6.
19:01 Who's up for the big awards tonight?
In case you haven't seen, here's a full list of the stars up for one of the coveted gongs tonight...
Leading the pack are Olivia Dean and Lola Young with five nominations each, while Lily Allen is also up for three awards
18:58 The BRIT Awards red carpet is underway!
Good evening! Welcome to the live blog for the 2026 BRIT Awards, which for the first time in its history is being held in Manchester.
Follow along for all the latest red carpet gossip, and winners when the ceremony kicks off at 8:15pm