Harry Styles has been laying low over the past couple years after the explosive success of his 2022 album Harry's House and the subsequent Love on Tour.

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But finally, fans have been given something to look forward to with Harry's return to the music world confirmed as he is announced as performing at this year's BRIT Awards, where he will be debuting brand new music.

The awards show will be hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, who has hosted it three times prior, and, alongside Harry Styles, will see Olivia Dean give a performance as well.

Harry Styles smiling ahead whilst 2 Brit awards in each hand.
Harry Styles. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

Styles previously performed at the BRITs in 2023, where he also won four awards for Best Song, Best British Album, Best Artist and Best Pop Act.

This year he'll be performing songs live from his new album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. which is being released on 6th March 2026.

The first single Aperture already dropped last week along with the announcement of a tour, comprising of 50 dates across Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York, Melbourne, and Sydney, including a record-breaking 12-night run at London’s Wembley Stadium.

The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard will be held on Saturday 28th February at Manchester's Co-Op Live.

Olivia Dean pouting whilst performing on stage and pointing with her index figers.
Olivia Dean. Paras Griffin/Getty Images

Last week, nominations were announced for this year’s awards with Olivia Dean and Lola Young receiving five nominations each, closely followed by Sam Fender with four following his Mercury Prize win last year.

Lily Allen, who had a massive success with her first album in 17 years, Life of a Show Girl, has received three nominations.

Other British artists up for awards this year include Calvin Harris, JADE, Wolf Alice, Ed Sheeran, Little Simz, PinkPantheress, RAYE, Skye Newman and Wet Leg, whilst Britpop icons Pulp received their first nomination since 1996.

This year the BRIT award has been designed by internationally acclaimed British designer Matthew Williamson and was inspired by his Mancunian roots.

The BRIT Awards 2026 will be broadcast live on ITV and ITVX on Saturday 28th February.

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Phoebe Kowhai BarnesFreelance Writer

Phoebe Kowhai Barnes is a Freelance Writer who covers pop culture and entertainment programmes for the Radio Times. She previously worked as the Senior Assistant Editor at The Tab where she managed its local department. She obtained a BA (Hons) in English Literature from University of Nottingham.

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