Huge artists announce intimate charity gigs for BRITs Week 26 for War Child

A huge line-up of intimate charity shows from some of the world’s hottest artists has been announced, ahead of the BRIT Awards coming to Manchester.

BRITs Week 26 for War Child will see major artists playing their most intimate shows, taking over grassroots venues across the UK.

These exclusive shows are in aid of War Child, to help fund aid, education, and specialist mental health support for the rights of children whose lives have been affected by war.

Posters have been popping up all around Manchester announcing the upcoming shows, and now the full line-up has been released.

The BRITs Week 26 for War Child will see artists including Fatboy Slim, Myles Smith, and Josh Baker performing at intimate venues in cities such as Manchester, Nottingham, and Newcastle.

Also joining the gig series this year are Lambrini Girls, Jacob Alon, kwn, Rossi., Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins OBE.

The gig series, delivered by DHL, will be the biggest yet and offers fans a chance to see one-off performances from some of the most exciting names in music in smaller, iconic venues, with all proceeds going towards War Child’s vital work.

Previous War Child gigs locally have included Manc music icons The 1975 performing at the 550-capacity Gorilla.

BRITs Week will take place around The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard, taking place on Saturday 28 February at the Co-op Live – the first time in the awards’ 50-year-history that it’s left the capital city behind.

The very special opening night show on 12 February will see Grammy Award-winning Fatboy Slim performing at the Boiler Shop in Newcastle.

And up here in Manchester, War Child has teamed up with The Warehouse Project to put on two nights at YES – one with Mixmag’s Year Defining DJ Josh Baker, and the other with DJ Mag’s One to Watch Rossi.

Further announcements are expected in the coming weeks.

Clare Sanders-Wright, Head of Live Music at War Child, said: “BRITs Week is back for its 13th year, and once again the lineup is nothing short of extraordinary. The atmosphere at these shows is always electric, with fans getting the rare opportunity to experience their favourite artists up close in some of the UK’s most beloved intimate venues.

“Right now, one in five children globally are living with the devastating impact of war. That’s more than 520 million children worldwide, facing violence no child should ever have to endure.

“I want to extend a huge thank you to the artists and their teams for giving their time, passion and talent to make these shows possible. Their support helps War Child continue our vital work to protect, educate and stand up for children caught in conflict, and to champion our message that No Child Should Be Part of War. Ever.”

The full lineup for BRITs Week 26 for War Child is below

• 12 February – Fatboy Slim – Boiler Shop, Newcastle
• 16 February – Lambrini Girls – The Garage, London
• 24 February – Myles Smith – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
• 25 February – Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins OBE – Emerald Theatre, London
• 25 February – kwn – Patterns, Brighton
• 25 February – Josh Baker – YES, Manchester
• 26 February – Rossi. – YES, Manchester
• 27 February – Jacob Alon – Music Hall at Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Fans can sign up to the War Child pre-sale HERE, which closes at 3pm Wednesday 14 Jan. Pre-sale begins 10am on Thursday 15 January.

General sale then begins at 10am on Friday 16 January HERE.

There are also £10 prize draws to win tickets to all shows open HERE.

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