The BRIT Awards to return to Manchester in 2027 with ceremony date confirmed

It’s official – the BRIT Awards are returning to Manchester in 2027, and the ceremony date has now been confirmed.

Well, technically we already knew they would be, as it was announced last year that for the first time in its illustrious 48-year history, British music’s most prestigious awards show would be leaving London and heading up to the capital of the North, as ITV confirmed the BRITs would be staged in Manchester for the next two years.

After nearly five decades in London, The BRIT Awards were hosted in Manchester at Co-op Live earlier this year, and (in our opinion) proved to everyone why it’s the best city on Earth.

The 2026 BRITs delivered its biggest audience ever worldwide and was said to have had a record-breaking reach on socials too, cementing the show’s status as a global stage for showcasing talent.

So it’s only natural that the iconic celebration of UK music would be back for more.

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Continuing on with this ‘bold new chapter’ for the legendary event, it has been confirmed that the show will take place on Saturday 27 February, airing on ITV1 and ITVX in a prime-time weekend slot that will see fans all over the UK and the world come together to celebrate the biggest artists and most exciting music of the year.

2027 is also a big year for the BRITs too, as next year’s ceremony is celebrating 50 years since the very first awards were televised.

“This year’s BRIT Awards in Manchester were a huge success, with a global reach and massive local impact, and we’re excited and ready to help make 2027 the biggest year yet for The BRITs,” commented Cllr Bev Craig, the Leader of Manchester City Council, ahead of next year’s ceremony.

“The impact of the awards was felt across the city region, from the cash benefit for our economy, showcasing small local music venues, incredible opportunities for our up-and-coming young musicians and creatives, and engagement with Greater Manchester schools.

“We’ll be creating even more ways for local people and for visitors to get involved in next year’s awards, which look set to be another incredible celebration of music and our city.”

Read more:

• Manchester hosted The BRIT Awards 2026 and proved why it’s the best city on Earth
• The full list of winners from The BRIT Awards 2026 in Manchester
• BRITs 2026 – A (completely subjective) ranking of all the performances from worst to best

The BRIT Awards 2027 will take place on Saturday 27 February, and further announcements will be made in the coming months.

Keep your eyes peeled, Manchester.

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