The main BRIT Awards TV show usually runs for about 2 to 2.5 hours, including ad breaks.

Quick Scoop: How long are the BRIT Awards?

For recent years, the televised ceremony on ITV (or its streaming equivalent) typically:

  • Starts around 8:00 pm UK time.
  • Finishes around 10:00–10:30 pm UK time.

So if you’re planning your evening, expect:

  • Roughly 120–150 minutes for the main show.
  • Extra time if you include:
    • Red carpet coverage beforehand.
    • Post‑show clips, interviews, and social content.

A simple rule of thumb: block out about 3 hours total if you want to watch the red carpet build‑up plus the full ceremony.

Why the timing can vary

  • Live performances and surprise moments sometimes push the show slightly over its planned slot.
  • In past years, speeches and long performances have even been cut short when the ceremony started to overrun.

TL;DR: The BRIT Awards ceremony itself is around 2–2.5 hours, but a full evening with build‑up and extras can easily stretch to about 3 hours.

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