Brian May is 78 years old as of January 2026.

Quick Scoop: How old is Brian May?

  • Brian Harold May was born on 19 July 1947 in Hampton, Middlesex, England.
  • That birthdate makes him 78 years old as of early 2026.
  • He is best known as the lead guitarist of Queen and is also an astrophysicist and animal welfare advocate.

So if you’re checking before his 2026 birthday, he’s 78; after 19 July 2026, he’ll be 79.

TL;DR: Brian May was born 19 July 1947, which makes him 78 years old right now (early 2026).

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