Raye joins performing line-up for BRIT Awards 2026

Raye in a red dress

Raye has joined the performing line-up for this week’s BRIT Awards. 

A BRITs record-breaker with six wins in 2024, she is the latest artist name to be confirmed for the ceremony at Co-op Live in Manchester on Saturday (February 28). It will be broadcast live on ITV and ITVX, as well as via YouTube

Alongside Raye, confirmed performers include Harry Styles, Olivia Dean, Wolf Alice, Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami – the singing voices of Huntr/x, Alex Warren, Mark Ronson, Rosalía and Sombr.   

Raye has two nominations this year – Song Of The Year (Where Is My Husband!) and Pop Act. Her new album, This Music May Contain Hope, is released on March 27.

"We are so grateful to the BRIT Awards for having us back on their stage,” said Raye. “Me and the band are very excited.”

The BRITs also announced that DJ AG will make a special appearance outside Manchester’s Piccadilly station this Friday (February 27), as part of the lead-up to the UK’s biggest night in music. 

He will be joined by BRIT Award R&B Act nominee Sasha Keable in an exclusive set from 4pm-8pm.

PHOTO: Aliyah Otchere

 



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