Today, BRITs Week 26 for War Child, delivered by DHL, announces its initial lineup for 2026 and with shows in more UK cities than ever before, this year is shaping up to be the biggest yet. The unique series of gigs gives fans the rare opportunity to see intimate, one-off performances from some of the most exciting names in music, in some of the UK’s most-loved, smaller iconic music venues, all in support of War Child’s vital work for children affected by conflict.
BRITs Week will take place around The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard, taking place on Saturday, 28th February in Manchester. With the awards leaving the capital for the first time in its nearly 50-year history, BRITs Week 26 is expanding into a new era with artists playing in Newcastle, London, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Brighton and Manchester, giving more fans across the country the chance to see their favourite artists in the lead-up to the UK’s biggest night in music.
All proceeds from the shows go towards War Child’s essential work providing aid, education, specialist mental health support, and more while standing up for the rights of children whose lives have been devastatingly affected by war.
Kicking things off with a very special Opening Night show on February 12th will be legendary BRIT and GRAMMY Award-winning DJ Fatboy Slim, as he is set to bring the house down at the Boiler Shop in the heart of Newcastle. After a whirlwind of a year for Lambrini Girls – including sell-out shows across the globe and a chart-topping debut album – the UK’s hottest punk band will take to London’s The Garage on February 16th. On February 24th, BRIT Award winner Myles Smith will return to his alma mater city of Nottingham, to play the Rescue Rooms. War Child Music Ambassador, Jack Savoretti and Classic BRIT Award winner Katherine Jenkins OBE will be gracing London’s Emerald Theatre on February 25th. Meanwhile, following the release of ‘with all due respect’ in 2025, one of R&B’s brightest new talents, BET nominated and BBC Sound of 2025 nominee, kwn is headed south to Brighton to perform at Patterns on February 25th. Looking north once again, War Child has teamed up with The Warehouse Project to put on two nights of sets from one of Mixmag’s Year Defining DJs of 2025, Josh Baker and DJ Mag’s Ones to Watch 2025, Rossi., at YES in Manchester on the 25th and 26th of February respectively. BRITs Critics’ Choice nominee, BBC introducing Artist of the Year and Mercury Prize shortlisted artist, Jacob Alon, is set to play the Music Hall at Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on February 27th.
With a star-studded lineup already, there’s more to look forward to with further announcements expected in the coming weeks.
Right now, it’s the deadliest time in history to be a child. 1 in 5 children globally (over 520 million) are currently affected by war. But there is hope. With support from music fans, War Child can help children put the pieces back together. By joining the charity for the intimate, one-off performances of some of their favourite artists, fans will be directly contributing to help War Child rebuild children’s lives.
BRITs Week 26 for War Child lineup:
12th February – Fatboy Slim – Boiler Shop, Newcastle
16th February – Lambrini Girls – The Garage, London
24th February – Myles Smith – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
25th February – Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins OBE – Emerald Theatre, London
25th February – kwn – Patterns, Brighton
25th February – Josh Baker – YES, Manchester
26th February – Rossi. – YES, Manchester
27th February – Jacob Alon – Music Hall at Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Limited number of tickets to go on sale for all BRITs Week shows
Fans can sign up to the War Child pre-sale HERE (Pre-sale sign-up closes 3pm Wednesday 14th Jan. Pre-sale begins 10am Thursday, 15th January)
General on-sale begins at 10am on Friday 16th January HERE
£10 prize draws to win tickets to all shows are now open HERE
