BRITs Week is set to return in 2026 with an extensive lineup. Organised in support of War Child, the celebrated run of intimate live shows has unveiled its first wave of performers, led by Myles Smith, Fatboy Slim, and a genre-spanning mix of established names and rising talent. With the BRIT Awards relocating outside London for the first time in their nearly 50-year history, BRITs Week 2026 reflects a broader shift toward nationwide inclusion, expanding into more UK cities than ever before.
Taking place in the days leading up to The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard, scheduled for February 28 in Manchester, BRITs Week 26 will bring one-off performances to Newcastle, London, Nottingham, Brighton, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The concept remains unchanged but powerful: major artists performing in smaller, iconic venues, with all proceeds supporting War Child’s work for children affected by conflict.
The series opens on February 12 with a high-profile performance. Fatboy Slim, the BRIT and GRAMMY Award-winning DJ whose influence spans generations, will kick things off at Newcastle’s Boiler Shop. From there, the lineup highlights both urgency and diversity.
On February 24, BRIT Award winner Myles Smith returns to Nottingham, the city that shaped him, for a homecoming show at Rescue Rooms.
Manchester becomes a focal point on February 25 and 26 through a collaboration with The Warehouse Project. Two nights at YES will feature Josh Baker, followed by Rossi. The initial announcement concludes on February 27 in Edinburgh, where Jacob Alon, a BRITs Critics’ Choice nominee and Mercury Prize-shortlisted artist, will take the stage at the Music Hall at Assembly Rooms.
BRITs Week 26 for War Child lineup
12th February – Fatboy Slim – Boiler Shop, Newcastle
16th February – Lambrini Girls – The Garage, London
24th February – Myles Smith – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
25th February – Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins OBE – Emerald Theatre, London
25th February – kwn – Patterns, Brighton
25th February – Josh Baker – YES, Manchester
26th February – Rossi. – YES, Manchester
27th February – Jacob Alon – Music Hall at Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
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