Robbie Williams announces intimate gig in Manchester for BRITs Week 26 for War Child

Iconic popstar Robbie Williams has announced a surprise gig in Manchester – and it’s soon.

The British star will be performing as part of the upcoming BRITs Week 26 for War Child, a gig series which is seeing huge artists playing intimate venues all over the UK.

Robbie Williams will be taking to the stage at Aviva Studios in Manchester in just a few weeks’ time, ahead of the BRIT Awards’ northern debut at the Co-op Live.

The 18-times BRIT Award-winner be performing tracks from his debut album Life Thru A Lens and his recent number one album BRITPOP, with support from indie chart-toppers Lottery Winners.

The newly-announced gig for Robbie Williams is part of BRITs Week, which takes place around The BRIT Awards 2026, with other artists performing in Manchester including Olivia Dean, Josh Baker, and The K’s.

All proceeds from the shows will go to help War Child’s essential work providing aid, education, specialist mental health support to children whose lives are affected by war.

Robbie Williams will perform at Aviva Studios in Manchester on 27 February.

BRITs Week 26 for War Child full lineup

• 12 February – Fatboy Slim – Boiler Shop, Newcastle, supported by Max Jones
• 16 February – Lambrini Girls – The Garage, London, supported by Bimini
• 18 February – Spiritualized – EartH Theatre, London
• 20 February – The K’s – Gorilla, Manchester
• 24 February – Myles Smith – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, supported by Saint Raymond
• 25 February – Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins OBE – Emerald Theatre, London, supported by Gabriella Cilmi
• 25 February – kwn – Patterns, Brighton, supported by CARI
• 25 February – Josh Baker – YES, Manchester, supported by Deliah and Alexandria
• 26 February – Rossi. – YES, Manchester, supported by Olive F
• 26 February – Olivia Dean – Albert Hall, Manchester
• 27 February – Jacob Alon – Music Hall at Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, supported by Lizzie Reid
• 27 February – Robbie Williams – Aviva Studios, Manchester, supported by Lottery Winners

Fans can enter the prize draw and win a pair of tickets to see the artist of their choice, for just a £10 per entry donation to War Child. Available HERE.

A limited number of tickets are also available on general sale HERE.

Read more

• A ‘Primary School Bangers’ gig is coming to Manchester
• BBC Radio 6 Music Festival reveals 2026 line-up across Greater Manchester grassroots venues
• Kaytranada announces huge Manchester gig at Co-op Live on new tour

Featured image: Publicity picture