Brit Awards 2026: Full List of Winners

The Brit Awards 2026 delivered an unforgettable night of music, celebration and history on 28 February 2026 at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester marking the first time the annual British music ceremony was held outside London. Hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, the show celebrated the biggest achievements in British and international music from the past year.

Dominating the Night: Olivia Dean

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean was the outstanding winner of the evening, capturing four major awards the most of any artist this year. She was recognised with:

• Artist of the Year

• Mastercard Album of the Year for The Art of Loving

• Best Pop Act

• Song of the Year (shared with Sam Fender for Rein Me In)

Dean’s success marked a career-defining moment and set the tone for a night that honoured both established stars and rising talent.

British Categories: Winners and Highlights

Here’s the full rundown of the British-focused award categories:

• Artist of the Year: Olivia Dean

• Album of the Year: Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving

• Song of the Year: Sam Fender & Olivia Dean – Rein Me In

• Group of the Year: Wolf Alice

• Breakthrough Artist: Lola Young

• Pop Act: Olivia Dean

• Alternative/Rock Act: Sam Fender

• Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act: Dave

• R&B Act: SAULT

• Dance Act: Fred Again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax

These awards recognised both chart-topping achievements and artistic innovation across genres from rock to rap, from indie to R&B.

International Categories: Global Music Recognition

The Brit Awards also honoured international talent with standout winners:

• International Artist of the Year: Rosalía

• International Group of the Year: Geese

• International Song of the Year: Rosé & Bruno Mars – APT.

The win for Rosé marked a historic moment as the first K-pop artist to ever receive a Brit Award, underlining the global influence of the genre.

Special Honours and Lifetime Awards

In addition to competitive categories, the ceremony celebrated several music legends and industry innovators:

• Producer of the Year: PinkPantheress

• Songwriter of the Year: Noel Gallagher

• Critics’ Choice Award: Jacob Alon

• Outstanding Contribution to Music: Mark Ronson

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Ozzy Osbourne (posthumous)

These special honours highlighted both emerging creative forces and enduring figures whose contributions have shaped music history.

Looking Back at a Historic Night

The Brit Awards 2026 celebrated not just chart dominance, but cultural impact, diversity and boundary-breaking achievement from new stars rising, to veterans honoured for decades of influence. With unforgettable performances and memorable wins, this year’s ceremony will be remembered as one of the most dynamic in recent memory.