Rosalía has been officially confirmed as a performer for the 2026 BRIT Awards.
According to nme.com, the Spanish singer-songwriter, who is currently nominated for International Artist of the Year, joins a high-profile bill that includes Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and Wolf Alice.
This year’s ceremony moves to Manchester’s Co-op Live on Saturday, February 28, the first time in the awards’ nearly 50-year history that the gala has been staged outside of London.
Rosalía’s debut performance at the ceremony follows the massive success of her latest album, Lux. Released in November to universal acclaim, the record earned a rare five-star rating from critics for its “astonishing scope and ambition.” The track “Reliquia” also secured a top-10 spot on several “Best of 2025” song lists, praised for its blend of classical string arrangements and electronic production.
In the International Artist of the Year category, Rosalía faces a formidable field, including Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga,Tyler, The Creator, Chappell Roan and Bad Bunny.
The 2026 ceremony sees Jack Whitehall return to hosting duties for the sixth time. The night will also celebrate Mark Ronson for Outstanding Contribution to Music and Noel Gallagher as Songwriter of the Year following the success of the Oasis reunion.
Other top nominees for the evening include Sam Fender, Lily Allen, and Lola Young, while Scottish art-folk musician Jacob Alon has already been named the winner of the Critics’ Choice Award.
The BRIT Awards 2026 will be broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX, with performance highlights available on YouTube.
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