BRIT Awards Announces Move to Manchester for First Ceremony Outside of London in 48 Years

Hails & Fails - June 13th 2025

In a busy news week that saw The Brit Awards reveal they were moving out of London for the first time to a new home at Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena; Zoe Ball announced a TV comeback on a three-generational maths series featuring her dad Johnny Ball and son Woody Cook; and Welsh songstress Charlotte Church reveal she has launched an eco-school in Wales, there was still plenty of room for some amazing PR campaigns.Designer outlet, and Brazen clie…

The BRIT Awards Set to Boost Manchester’s Cultural and Economic Landscape - Downtown in Business

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Brit Awards to leave London for Manchester

It has been announced that next year’s Brit Awards will be held in Manchester, signaling a broader trend of major cultural events expanding beyond the confines of London. This is the first time the ceremony has taken place outside London since the awards began in 1977. The ceremony will take place at the Co-op Live arena on 28 February, after being held at London’s 02 Arena for the past 15 years. A two-year deal means that the 2027 ceremony, whi…

BRIT Awards announces move to Manchester for first ceremony outside of London in 48 years

The annual awards event will hold the first of three planned ceremonies at the Co-op Live on February 28, 2026Continue reading...

The BRIT Awards Announce Move to Manchester’s Co-Op Live for 2026 and 2027 Ceremonies | Greater Manchester Business Board

In a historic move, The BRIT Awards will take place in Manchester for the first time ever, breaking a 48-year tradition of London-based events. The UK’s most prominent music awards ceremony will be hosted at the state-of-the-art Co-Op Live venue in 2026 and 2027, signalling a significant cultural and economic boost for the region. The 2026 ceremony is set for February 28 and will be broadcast live on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player. This milesto…