Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: All the best and worst looks as Ashley Roberts, Chloe Burrows and others lead early arrivals in Manchester

Alex Davies

By Alex Davies


Published: 28/02/2026

- 16:50

Updated: 28/02/2026

- 18:02

The annual music awards have headed to Manchester for the first time in its history

Fleur East, Chloe Burrows, Tyler West, and several other big names were among the first famous faces to arrive at this year's Brit Awards red carpet.

This year's ceremony relocates to Manchester's Co-op Live Arena, marking a departure from tradition after 15 consecutive years at London's O2 Arena.


Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Chloe Burrows

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Chloe Burrows

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Also among the early arrivals were Love Island's Molly Marsh and This Morning presenter Sian Welby.

Musician Jacob Alon soon followed, as did The Only Way is Essex legend Ferne McCann and former Pussycat Doll, Ashley Roberts.

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Kara Marni

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Kara Marni

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Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Molly Marsh

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Molly Marsh

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Elsewhere, Scottish musician Tallia Storm put on a rather busty display, while the boyband December 10, who shot to fame as Simon Cowell's latest music project, stopped for snaps.

Chart-topper Alex Warren was all smiles as he stopped for the paparazzi, while soap star Gemma Atkinson looked fabulous as she arrived without Strictly beau Gorka Marquez.

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Alex Warren

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Alex Warren

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Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Tyler West

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I'm A Celeb royalty was also in attendance. Current King of the Jungle AngryGinge donned all black for the occasion.

Meanwhile, fellow jungle veterans Shona McGarty and GK Barry stopped for photos.

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Ferne McCann

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Ferne McCann

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When it comes to the awards, Olivia Dean and Lola Young enter tonight's ceremony as frontrunners, each securing five nominations across separate categories.

Both artists arrive at the Brits fresh from Grammy success earlier this month.

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Gemma Atkinson

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Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Fleur East

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Fleur East

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Sam Fender trails closely behind with four nods, while Dave, Lily Allen and Wolf Alice also feature prominently among the nominees.

The Artist of the Year category sees a strong field including Little Simz, PinkPantheress, JADE and Fred again.. alongside the leading contenders.

Ms Dean's album The Art of Loving competes for Album of the Year against Fender's People Watching, Allen's West End Girl, Dave's The Boy Who Played The Harp and Wolf Alice's The Clearing.

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: GK Barry

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: GK Barry

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Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Sian Welby

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Sian Welby

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Jack Whitehall takes on hosting duties once again, having also presented last year's ceremony.

The evening's performance lineup features some of music's biggest names, with Harry Styles set to take the stage ahead of his fourth album release.

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Tallia Storm

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Tallia Storm

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Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Marvin Humes

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Marvin Humes

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Raye, who made Brit history in 2024 with record-breaking nominations and wins, returns as a performer while competing in the Song of the Year and Pop Act categories.

Mark Ronson will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music honour, describing it as "the most meaningful honour of my career" and expressing disbelief at joining such an esteemed lineage.

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Shaun Ryder

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Shaun Ryder

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Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: December 10

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: December 10

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Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Shona McGarty

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Shona McGarty

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Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Jacob Alon

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Jacob Alon

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An All-Star Rock Band will pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who receives a posthumous Lifetime Achievement recognition.

Rosalía makes her Brit Awards debut tonight, competing for International Artist of the Year.

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: AngryGinge

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: AngryGinge

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Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Ashley Roberts

Brit Awards 2026 red carpet: Ashley Roberts

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