Dua Lipa's Family Celebration at BRIT Awards After Party
The stars descended on Manchester for the 2026 BRIT Awards, held at the Co-Op Live Arena on Saturday, marking a historic move away from London. Dua Lipa, 30, stunned the crowd with a surprise performance, but it was the wild Warner after party where she truly let her hair down, dancing into the early hours with her family and childhood best friend Sarah Lysander.
A Night of Music and Revelry
Dua joined her father Dukagjin, 56, and her siblings, brother Gjin, 20, and sister Rina, 24, at The Cut & Craft venue. The party was themed around the iconic 90s rave scene from the Manchester film 24 Hour Party People, featuring poodle-printed carpets, giant inflatable poodles, immersive lighting, and a soundscape by L-Acoustics. Despite the absence of her fiancé Callum Turner, Dua boogied with her family, sipping bespoke Hennessy cocktails and enjoying Manchester-inspired canapés like mini burgers and lamb croquettes.
Proud sister Dua was spotted taking photos on her phone as Gjin kicked off the night with a DJ set for the star-studded crowd. Later, she and influencer Sarah captured fun selfies by the DJ booth. Dua wore a sculpted black corset and figure-hugging skirt, while Sarah donned a floral red and black gown. The Lipa family supported Gjin's performance, with Dua's father rocking a cool leather jacket and her siblings in all-black ensembles.
BRIT Awards Highlights and Winners
Earlier in the evening, Dua performed hits Dance The Night and Electricity with producer Mark Ronson, 50, who received the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award. The 46th BRIT Awards saw Olivia Dean, 26, sweep the floor, winning Best Artist, Best Album, Best Song, and Best Pop Act. She became the first woman since Adele in 2021 to claim the UK's No 1 single and album in the same week.
Other notable winners included Noel Gallagher, 58, as Songwriter of the Year, and Sharon Osbourne, 73, accepting a Lifetime Achievement Award for her late husband Ozzy Osbourne. An all-star rock tribute performance, curated by Sharon and featuring Robbie Williams, closed the show. Lola Young, 24, won Breakthrough Artist after a hiatus, while Dave, 27, triumphed in the Hip Hop category.
Ceremony Details and Performances
Comedian Jack Whitehall returned to host the ceremony for the sixth time, crediting Manchester for shaping his early comedy career. The event, now under Sony Music UK's stewardship, will likely move around the UK in future years. Performances included Harry Styles, Raye, Wolf Alice, ROSALIA, and others, with the Group of the Year award going to Wolf Alice.
International awards were claimed by Geese for Best International Group and Rosalia for Best International Artist, while Rosé and Bruno Mars won International Song of the Year for APT. The BRIT Awards 2026 celebrated a new era in British music, blending star power with heartfelt tributes and family fun.
