BRITs Week 26 has unveiled a string of incredible new names joining this year’s lineup.
The special performances take place around the BRIT Awards with Mastercard, which comes to Manchester for the first time ever on Sat 28 Feb.
All proceeds from the shows go towards War Child’s essential work providing aid, education, specialist mental health support, and more while standing up for the rights of children whose lives have been devastatingly affected by war.
On Thu 26 Feb, GRAMMY and 5 x BRIT Award nominee – including the 2026 Album of the Year Award for the #1 selling The Art of Loving; global star Olivia Dean will bring her soulful blend of pop to Manchester’s Albert Hall for a one-off intimate set.
Off the back of their biggest year yet, which saw their 2nd studio album, Pretty on the Internet, debut at number one on the UK Albums Charts, The K’s are set to rock Gorilla on Fri 20 Feb.
With the awards leaving the capital for the first time in its nearly 50-year history, BRITs Week 26 is expanding into a new era with artists also playing in Newcastle, London, Edinburgh, Nottingham and Brighton.
Kicking off the series on Thu 12 Feb, Fatboy Slim takes over the Boiler Shop in Newcastle, Lambrini Girls play The Garage in London on Mon 16 Feb, and on Wed 18 Feb, critically acclaimed, space rock legends, Spiritualized will be taking the stage at Hackney’s EartH Theatre.
Looking north once again, War Child has teamed up with The Warehouse Project to put on two nights of sets from one of Mixmag’s Year Defining DJs of 2025, Josh Baker and DJ Mag’s Ones to Watch 2025, Rossi; supported by both Delilah and Alexandria (Josh Baker) and DJ Awards Newcomer of the Year, Olive F (Rossi), at YES in Manchester on Wed 25 Feb and Thu 26 Feb respectively.
BRITs Week 26 for War Child lineup:
12th February – Fatboy Slim – Boiler Shop, Newcastle, supported by Max Jones
16th February – Lambrini Girls – The Garage, London, supported by Bimini
18th February – Spiritualized – EartH Theatre, London
20th February – The K’s – Gorilla, Manchester
24th February – Myles Smith – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, supported by Saint Raymond
25th February – Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins OBE – Emerald Theatre, London, supported by Gabriella Cilmi
25th February – kwn – Patterns, Brighton, supported by CARI
25th February – Josh Baker – YES, Manchester, supported by Deliah and Alexandria
26th February – Rossi. – YES, Manchester, supported by Olive F
26th February – Olivia Dean – Albert Hall, Manchester
27th February – Jacob Alon – Music Hall at Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Clare Sanders-Wright, Head of Live Music at War Child, said, “This year’s BRITs Week shows are off to yet another brilliant start and we’re thrilled to add these new names, including three more headliners in Olivia Dean, Spiritualized, and The K’s to our lineup as well as some really exciting support acts for the gigs.
BRITs Week for War Child wouldn’t be possible without the incredible generosity of the artists, their teams, and our partners, including DHL and we couldn’t be more grateful. 20% of the world’s children are living through conflict right now, and the money raised from these unforgettable shows will help War Child continue our vital work to protect, educate and stand up for as many of these children as possible. Because no child should be a part of war. Ever.”
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.
- Words:
- Bradley Lengden
- Published on:
- Tue 27 Jan 2026
