This content is copyright of CelebMix.com. British music's biggest night is heading north, and the nominations are finally in. The BRIT Awards 2026 return this February with a reshaped map, a sharpened edge, and a shortlist that captures a year where British pop, soul, indie and alternative sounds collided louder than ever. Set to take place at Manchester's Co-op Live on 28 February and hosted once again by Jack Whitehall, this year's ceremony marks a historic shift - not only in location, but also in mood. Leading the charge are Olivia Dean and Lola Young, each scoring five nominations after a year of chart dominance, critical praise and cultural visibility that turned breakout momentum into staying power. From Dean's warm, classic soul revival to Young's raw, confessional pop-punk edge, the 2026 BRITs shortlist reflects an industry increasingly shaped by individuality, vulnerability and genre-blurring ambition. Close behind, Sam Fender, Lily Allen, Dave, Wolf Alice and Fred again.. underscore just how competitive and creatively rich the year has been. Credit: BRT Awards 2026/ Jacob Alon The BRIT Awards continue their tradition of spotlighting the future alongside the present. Jacob Alon's Critics' Choice win cements them as one of Britain's most compelling new storytellers, while the wider nominations reveal a ceremony balancing legacy acts, returning icons and first-time contenders. From long-awaited nods to unexpected category clashes, the BRIT Awards 2026 are shaping up to be less about safe predictions - and more about where British music goes next. Here's the full breakdown of nominees across all 16 BRIT Awards categories. Artist of the Year Dave Fred again.. JADE Lily Allen Little Simz Lola Young Olivia Dean PinkPantheress Sam Fender Self Esteem Group of the Year The Last Dinner Party Pulp Sleep Token Wet Leg Wolf Alice 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 Song of the Year Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas - "Blessings" Chrystal & Notion - "The Days (Notion Remix)" Cynthia Erivo (feat. Ariana Grande) - "Defying Gravity" Ed Sheeran - "Azizam" Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax - "Victory Lap" Lewis Capaldi - "Survive" Lola Young - "Messy" Myles Smith - "Nice To Meet You" Olivia Dean - "Man I Need" Raye - "Where Is My Husband!" Sam Fender (with Olivia Dean) - "Rein Me In" Skye Newman - "Family Matters" International Artist of the Year Bad Bunny Chappell Roan CMAT Doechii Lady Gaga Rosalía Sabrina Carpenter Sombr Taylor Swift Tyler, The Creator International Group of the Year Geese Haim Huntr/x, Ejae / Audrey Nuna/ Rei Ami Tame Impala Turnstile International Song of the Year Alex Warren - "Ordinary" Chappell Roan - "Pink Pony Club" Disco Lines & Tinashe - "No Broke Boys" Gigi Perez - "Sailor Song" Gracie Abrams - "That's So True" Huntr/x, Ejae / Audrey Nuna/ Rei Ami - "Golden" Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - "Die With A Smile" Ravyn Lenae - "Love Me Not" Rosé & Bruno Mars - "APT." Sabrina Carpenter - "Manchild" Sombr - "Undressed" Taylor Swift - "The Fate of Ophelia" Breakthrough Artist Barry Can't Swim EsDeeKid Jim Legxacy Lola Young Skye Newman Critics' Choice Jacob Alon - WINNER Rose Gray Sienna Spiro Best Alternative / Rock Act Blood Orange Lola Young Sam Fender Wet Leg Wolf Alice Best Pop Act Jade Lily Allen Lola Young Olivia Dean Raye Best Hip-Hop/ Rap/ Grime act Central Cee Dave Jim Legxacy Little Simz Loyle Carner Best R&B Act Jim Legxacy Kwn Mabel Sasha Keable Sault Best Dance Act Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas FKA twigs Fred again..

Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax PinkPantheress Sammy Virji Producer of the Year TBC Songwriter of the Year TBC From breakout stars to returning icons, the BRIT Awards 2026 nominations are officially in. Did you favorites make the cut? Share your thoughts with us on X (formerly Twitter), and visit CelebMix for more music and entertainment stories. The post BRIT Awards 2026: Full List of Nominees Revealed appeared first on CelebMix.