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Excitement is mounting for the first ever BRIT Awards ceremony outside of London, and with the best and brightest in music set to step out onto the red carpet in Manchester, details have been released for how to get tickets to see the iconic celebration of British music.
When is the 2026 BRIT Awards?
The BRIT Awards is set to electrify Co-op Live in Manchester on 28 February 2026, marking a bold new chapter for the legendary event.
How can I get tickets to the BRIT Awards in Manchester?
Luckily for music fans in Manchester, we now have details on how the general public can get their hands on the hottest ticket in town – and brace yourself, because they’re on sale in just a couple of days.
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The Co-op Member presale will give early access to members at 10am on Monday 8 December – you can become a member easily by signing up for £1 here. General sale will then go ahead at 10am on Tuesday 9 December, here.
Will the BRIT Awards be broadcast on TV?
As usual, the BRIT Awards will be broadcast live exclusively on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player, so if you miss out on tickets, you can still catch all the action from Manchester.
Why are the BRIT Awards moving to Manchester?
For the first time in its history, the BRIT Awards will leave the capital and make its way north to Manchester. The iconic celebration of British music is set to electrify Manchester’s Co-op Live in 2026 and 2027, and 2026 will be the first of three years under the stewardship of Sony Music UK, who spearheaded the move to Manchester.
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The BRIT Awards are a welcome addition to Manchester’s music legacy and the event marks another milestone in the journey of Co-op Live, the UK’s newest live entertainment arena, drawing acclaim from fans and artists alike since opening in May 2024.
This groundbreaking new bond between one of the UK’s most industrious and thriving metropolitan cities and the biggest night in UK music and entertainment will continue to showcase the very best in not only British, but global music, creativity and talent, and evolve what The BRIT Awards can be as it nears five decades of championing new music.