The BRIT Awards will be staged again in Manchester on Saturday, February 27, 2027, at the Co‑op Live arena, marking a second straight year outside London. Organisers say the move follows a historic 2026 show that delivered the largest global audience in the awards’ history, and they promise even broader citywide activities.

Manchester's Co‑op Live booked for Feb 27, 2027

According to the official announcement, the ceremony will be broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX, mirroring the 2026 format. The venue, a 15,000‑seat arena in the city’s Salford Quays district, was previously used for the 2026 event that broke viewership records. The date places the BRITs squarely in the UK’s awards calendar, giving artists and fans a clear timeline for performances and nominations.

Stacey Tang reappointed to steer 2027 BRITs

Stacey Tang, co‑president of RCA Records at Sony Music U.K., has been reappointed as chair of the 2027 BRITs Committee, the source reported. Tang, who oversaw the 2026 ceremony, will again lead a panel that includes representatives from major and independent labels, BRITs TV, and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI)... In a statement, Tang said, "It's a real privilege to return as Chair and to be back in Manchester for a second year," emphasizing creative ambition and community celebration.

Record‑breaking 2026 show fuels citywide BRITs Fringe

The 2026 edition introduced the inaugural BRITs Fringe, a series of free panels, workshops and local venue showcases that stretched across Greater Manchester.. As the BPI CEO Dr. Jo Twist OBE noted, the event “delivered the largest global audience in the awards' history,” and the fringe program “showcased small local music venues” while engaging schools and emerging artists. Organisers promise to expand these activations for 2027, aiming to deepen the cultural footprint beyond the arena.

BPI and council cite economic boost and cultural outreach

Manchester City Council leader Bev Craig highlighted the economic ripple effect, saying the 2026 awards generated “cash benefit for our economy” and offered “incredible opportunities for our up‑and‑coming young musicians and creatives.” The council’s plan for 2027 includes additional partnerships with local schools and venues, hoping to replicate and enlarge the impact. both the BPI and the council stress that the awards are now a catalyst for regional growth, not just a one‑off spectacle.

Will the 2027 programme expand beyond Manchester's core venues?

The source does not specify which new sites might join the BRITs Fringe, leaving open whether satellite events will reach towns beyond Greater Manchester. it also remains unclear how ticket pricing for the live audience will compare with the free fringe activities, a detail that could affect public accessibility.