Alex Warren joins the 2026 BRIT Awards lineup, performing live at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena alongside stars like Harry Styles and Rosalía.
- February 17, 2026
AceShowbiz - The 2026 BRIT Awards lineup has expanded with the addition of Alex Warren, who is set to perform at the ceremony held at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena on February 28. Known for his hit “Ordinary,” Alex Warren is also nominated for international song of the year, marking a significant milestone in his career.
This appearance will be Alex Warren’s first live televised performance since the 2026 Grammys, where he encountered technical difficulties during the best new artist medley. He joins a star-studded roster of performers including Rosalía, Wolf Alice, Mark Ronson, Harry Styles, and Olivia Dean.
In a historic moment for the ceremony, K-pop artist HUNTR/X will pre-record a performance outside the venue, becoming the first K-pop act ever to feature at the BRIT Awards.
Earlier announcements revealed that Harry Styles would be returning to the BRIT stage for his first live performance in nearly three years. The former One Direction member, who is a minority partner in the Co-op Live Arena, last performed at the BRITs in 2023 where he won four awards, including album of the year for Harry’s House.
Styles’s ongoing musical comeback includes the release of his fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, scheduled for March 6. He shared the first single, “Aperture,” on January 22 and described the album as “meant to be listened to loud.”
Following the BRIT Awards, Styles will embark on his Together Together global residency, which kicks off in Amsterdam on May 17. The tour will visit major cities including London, Mexico City, São Paulo, New York, Melbourne, and will conclude in Sydney on December 13.
In addition to his live performances, Styles is set to present an award at the 2026 Grammy Awards on February 1.
Recently, Styles announced two extra shows at London’s Wembley Stadium, bringing his total number of performances there to 12 in one calendar year. This achievement breaks the previous record held by Coldplay, who staged 10 shows in 2024, and surpasses Taylor Swift’s prior record.
The 2026 BRIT Awards promises a dynamic evening with a diverse lineup of talented artists and memorable performances, highlighting the continued evolution of the UK and international music scenes.