Lily Allen, Olivia Dean, Sam Fender, Wolf Alice, Dave, Pulp, as well as Lola Young and RAYE... get to know the artists nominated for the 2026 Brit Awards.
Following the Grammy Awards in the United States and the Victoires de la Musique in France, it's now time for the lineup of this year's Brit Awards to be unveiled for their 46th edition. Celebrating the biggest names in popular music in the UK, the ceremony is set to take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Manchester. This marks the first time the Brit Awards will be hosted outside London. Jack Whitehall will once again return as host for the event.
So, who's going to be crowned Artist of the Year? Who will take home the Brit Award for Song of the Year? And which act will be named International Group of the Year? Stay tuned to find out! In the meantime, the Brit Awards have unveiled this year's nominees. For this 46th edition, Olivia Dean and Lola Young lead the pack with five nominations each, both vying for British Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Artist. Sam Fender follows closely behind with four nominations.
Also making a return is Lily Allen with her new album "West End Girl," alongside acclaimed rapper Dave. The lineup is further enriched by rock bands like Wolf Alice, Pulp, and The Last Dinner Party. Check out the nominees for the Brit Awards 2026!
Brit Awards 2026: The Nomination List
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’
Artist of the Year
- Dave
- Fred Again..
- JADE
- Lily Allen
- Little Simz
- Lola Young
- Olivia Dean
- PinkPantheress
- Sam Fender
- Self Esteem
Song of the Year
- Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas – ‘Blessings’
- Chrystal and NOTION – ‘The Days’ (NOTION Remix)
- Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – ‘Defying Gravity’
- Ed Sheeran – ‘Azizam’
- Fred Again, Kkepta and PlaqueBoyMax – ‘Victory Lap’
- Lewis Capaldi – ‘Survive’
- Lola Young – ‘Messy’
- Myles Smith – ‘Nice To Meet You’
- Olivia Dean – ‘Man I Need’
- RAYE – ‘Where’s My Husband’
- Sam Fender with Olivia Dean – ‘Rein Me In’
- Skye Newman – ‘Family Matters’
Band of the Year
- The Last Dinner Party
- Pulp
- Sleep Token
- Wet Leg
- Wolf Alice
International Artist of the Year
- Bad Bunny
- Chappell Roan
- CMAT
- Doechii
- Lady Gaga
- Rosalía
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Sombr
- Taylor Swift
- Tyler, the Creator
International Song of the Year
- Alex Warren – ‘Ordinary’
- Chappell Roan – ‘Pink Pony Club’
- Disco Lines and Tinashe – ‘No Broke Boys’
- Gigi Perez – ‘Sailor Song’
- Gracie Abrams – ‘That’s So True’
- HUNTR/X – ‘Golden’
- Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – ‘Die With A Smile’
- Ravyn Lenae – ‘Love Me Not’
- Rose and Bruno Mars – ‘Apt.’
- Sabrina Carpenter – ‘Manchild’
- Sombr – ‘Undressed’
- Taylor Swift – ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’
International Band of the Year
- Geese
- HAIM
- HUNTR/X (K-Pop Demonic Hunters)
- Tame Impala
- Turnstile
Revolutionary Artist of the Year
- Barry Can’t Swim
- Esdeekid
- Jim Legxacy
- Lola Young
- Skye Newman
Alternative/Rock Artist of the Year
- Blood Orange
- Lola Young
- Sam Fender
- Wet Leg
- Wolf Alice
Pop Artist of the Year
- JADE
- Lily Allen
- Lola Young
- Olivia Dean
- RAYE
Hip-Hop/Rap Artist of the Year
- Central Cee
- Dave
- Jim Legxacy
- Little Simz
- Loyle Carner
R&B Artist of the Year
- Jim Legxacy
- Kwn
- Mabel
- Sasha Keable
- Sault
Dance Artist of the Year
- Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas
- FKA Twigs
- Fred Again.., Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax
- PinkPantheress
- Sammy Virji
