ROSALÍA set to perform at BRIT Awards 2026 here in Manchester
The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard today announces that Spanish music star ROSALÍA will perform at this year’s show, marking the first time that she graces the BRIT Awards stage.
Nominated for International Artist of the Year, ROSALÍA has emerged as Spain’s biggest star, redefining global pop through her fearless fusion of genres and desire to push experimental boundaries.
In the course of her career, ROSALÍA has accumulated thirteen Number 1s in her home country, the most for a local artist, and has won two Grammy Awards and 11 Latin Grammy Awards. Her breakthrough concept album EL MAR QUERER saw her demolish the barriers between R&B, hip-hop, pop and flamenco and cement her reputation as one of the most innovative artists of her generation.
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Her latest album, Lux, debuted at Number 1 in five countries, saw her perform in 14 different languages and, once again, lay blueprints as an innovative, radical and truly contemporary artist. The album broke the all-time record for most streamed album in a single day, by a Spanish-speaking female artist and it is the highest charting album by a Spanish female artist in Official Chart history and the highest charting album by a Spanish artist since Enrique Iglesias in 2008. Her global Lux Tour 2026, which begins on 16th March, will see her perform in 15 countries as part of the sweeping 57-show arena run.
The news of ROSALÍA’s debut BRITs performance follows a slew of announcements, including Noel Gallgher as the recipient of Songwriter of the Year, Mark Ronson taking home the Outstanding Contribution to Music award, plus other performers Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and Wolf Alice.
Debuting at its new Manchester home, the Co-op Live, on Saturday 28th February The BRIT Awards will be broadcast live exclusively on ITV and ITVX. Award-winning comedian and writer Jack Whitehall returns to host the show, and the winners of each category will each take home the iconic BRITs trophy, this year conceptualised and designed by internationally acclaimed and Manchester-born designer Matthew Williamson, inspired by his roots to the city.
The public vote opened last week for Song of the Year with Mastercard and International Song of the Year, exclusively on WhatsApp as part of the BRITs continued partnership with Meta. Fans have the chance to vote for their favourite songs once daily from now until the vote closes at 6pm GMT on Friday 13th February. Casting a vote is as simple as sending a WhatsApp message. To get started, head to the BRITs WhatsApp channel or BRITs socials. Further information on the vote can be found at brits.co.uk/vote.
The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard will take place on Saturday 28th February from Manchester’s Co-op Live.