The Brit Awards are moving to Manchester

Charlie XCX was the big winner at this year's Brit Awards

The Brit Awards will be held in Manchester for the first time next year, it's been announced.

It's a big change, as the ceremony, which is all about the celebration of British music and talented artists from the UK and beyond, has taken place in London for the last 48 years.

The very first awards were in 1977, with the past 15 ceremonies taking place at London's O2 Arena.

The Brits will be held at the Manchester Co-op Live arena in 2026 and 2027 as part of a two-year-deal.

Next year's event will be on Saturday 28 February and the 50th anniversary will be celebrated the following year.

The Co-op Live Arena is one of the biggest indoor arenas in the UK

"After 48 years, it is great that this prestigious global event is about to arrive in the UK capital of music and culture," said Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester.

"Greater Manchester has an unparalleled music heritage known around the world...

"...we will pull out all the stops to show they made the right decision."

Who won big at the last Brit Awards?

Former Little Mix member Jade Thirlwall won the Best Pop Act award

The Brit Awards 2025 were held in March earlier this year in London.

Charli XCX was the big winner on the night, taking home five awards, including Best Artist, Best Album, and Song of the Year.

Former Little Mix member Jade Thirlwall won the Best Pop Act award this year, while US pop star Sabrina Carpenter was given the Global Success Award.