In the run-up to the BRIT Awards, the annual event will host a series of intimate events in aid of War Child.
Skiddle Staff
Date published: 13th Jan 2026
Thursday, 12th February 2026 will be the opening night for the BRIT's Week 2026. Delivered by DHL, the annual event will see a huge list of names that are set to play one-off, intimate shows to raise money for War Child. The confirmed names are Myles Smith, Fatboy Slim, Lambrini Girls, and more, which take place in the run-up to the BRIT Awards 2026, which will take place in Manchester.
The War Child charity is a non-profit organisation that provides protection, education, mental health support and more for children whose lives have been affected by war. This year's event will be expanding across the country, including Newcastle, London, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Brighton and Manchester in partnership with The Warehouse Project.

This will see the likes of DJs Josh Baker and Rossi. at YES in Manchester on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th February. From there the run of shows will come to an end with a closing night at Edinburgh’s Music Hall at Assembly Rooms on Friday 27th February. At that gig, it will be BBC introducing Artist of the Year and Mercury Prize shortlisted artist, Jacob Alon, who will perform
Tickets will go on sale via a prize draw, giving fans a chance to gain entry with donations starting from £10 to War Child. Tickets will then go on general sale this Friday (16th January) at 10 am. Those who sign up before 3 pm tomorrow (Wednesday, 14th January) can get access to the pre-sale happening this Thursday (15th January) at 10 am.
Find more information on BRIT's Week 2026 here
BRITs Week 2026 War Child line-up:
FEBRUARY
Monday 12th – Fatboy Slim – Boiler Shop, Newcastle
Friday 16th – Lambrini Girls – The Garage, London
Tuesday 24th – Myles Smith – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Wednesday 25th – Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins OBE – Emerald Theatre, London
Wednesday 25th – kwn – Patterns, Brighton
Wednesday 25th – Josh Baker – YES, Manchester
Thursday 26th– Rossi. – YES, Manchester
Friday 27th – Jacob Alon – Music Hall at Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
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