when do the brits start

The BRIT Awards show (the Brits) start at 8:15pm UK time for the main TV broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX, with the same start time generally used for the official online stream.

Quick Scoop: Key timings

• Main ceremony on TV (ITV1 / ITVX): 8:15pm UK time.

• Online / YouTube official stream: Free to watch and also tied to the same evening time slot, starting around the main show time.

• Red carpet & build‑up: Coverage and pre-show content typically begin earlier in the evening, a few hours before the main broadcast, with press and red-carpet arrivals from late afternoon.

Extra context for “when do the Brits start”

• In 2026 , the BRITs are being held at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester for the first time, moving out of London after many years at the O2 Arena.

• Local guides and event pages for “BRITs 2026” all point to 8:15pm as the official start time for the televised ceremony “tonight”.

So if you’re planning snacks, outfit, and group chat, being in front of the screen a little before 8:15pm UK time will have you ready right as the Brits start.

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