Stars Party into Early Hours After 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester
The 2026 BRIT Awards, held at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena for the first time, saw celebrities celebrating well into the night on Saturday. British actress Jaime Winstone, 40, was spotted looking slightly worse for wear as she exited the Warner Music bash at Cut and Craft, supported by a friend and lighting a cigarette before heading to a taxi. She showcased a leggy display in a white lace bodysuit with matching tights, layered under a long black patterned jacket.
Celebrity Exits and Fashion Statements
Meanwhile, former Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing, a new father, rocked dark sunglasses as he headed home after walking the red carpet with his wife Sophie Habboo earlier in the evening. He wore a smart blue suit over a white ribbed vest. Ashley Roberts turned heads in a daring black sheer dress, flashing her underwear and elevating her look with towering heels, while also sporting sunglasses.
Love Island's Montana Brown opted for comfort, pairing trainers with a glitzy silver gown as she partied late. Elsewhere, Jade Thirlwall and Jordan Stephens, a couple since 2020, hopped into a taxi after the Sony party at SoHo House. Jade caught attention in a quirky green and pink tracksuit, while Jordan donned black shorts, a white fur hat, and sunglasses.
Lennon Gallagher, son of Liam Gallagher and Patsy Kensit, was also prepared with sunglasses, wearing a denim co-ord as he left the Warner party in high spirits.
BRIT Awards Highlights and Winners
The 46th edition of the BRIT Awards marked a historic move to Manchester, with Olivia Dean dominating the ceremony by winning four awards: Best Artist, Best Album, Best Song, and Best Pop Act. Her song "Rein Me In" with Sam Fender won Song of the Year, and she became the first woman since Adele in 2021 to achieve the UK's No 1 single and album in the same week with "Man I Need" and "The Art Of Loving."
In contrast, Lily Allen, despite chart success with her album "West End Girl," did not win any awards, missing out in categories like Artist of the Year and Best Pop Act. Noel Gallagher was honoured as Songwriter of the Year, and Sharon Osbourne accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award for her late husband Ozzy Osbourne, with a heartfelt speech and a tribute performance featuring Robbie Williams.
Other Notable Awards and Performances
Lola Young won Breakthrough Artist after a hiatus from music, while Dave triumphed in the Hip Hop category. Fred Again, Skepta, and PlaqueBoyMax took home the Dance award, and Sam Fender won Best Rock. Mark Ronson received the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award, and SAULT won the R&B category.
International accolades included Geese winning Best International Group and Rosalia winning Best International Artist. The Group of the Year award went to Wolf Alice, who dedicated it to their early supporters. Performances featured Harry Styles, Raye, and others, with comedian Jack Whitehall hosting the ceremony for the sixth time, his first in Manchester.
The event, now under Sony Music UK's stewardship, is set to rotate locations across the UK in future years, moving from its long-standing base at London's O2 Arena.
