BRITs Week 26 unveil lineup with kwn, Fatboy Slim, Myles Smith, Josh Baker, Rossi + more set to perform

BRITs Week 26 for War Child, delivered by DHL have today announced its initial lineup for 2026, and with shows in more UK cities than ever before, this year is shaping up to be the biggest yet. The unique series of gigs gives fans the rare opportunity to see intimate, one-off performances from some of the most exciting names in music, in some of the UK’s most-loved, smaller, iconic music venues, all in support of War Child’s vital work for children affected by conflict.

Kicking things off with a very special Opening Night show on February 12^th will be legendary BRIT and GRAMMY Award-winning DJ Fatboy Slim, as he is set to bring the house down at the Boiler Shop in the heart of Newcastle. After a whirlwind of a year for Lambrini Girls – including sell-out shows across the globe and a chart-topping debut album – the UK’s hottest punk band will take to London’s The Garage on February 16^th. 

On February 24^th, BRIT Award winner Myles Smith will return to his alma mater city of Nottingham, to play the Rescue Rooms. War Child Music Ambassador, Jack Savoretti and Classic BRIT Award winner Katherine Jenkins OBE will be gracing London’s Emerald Theatre on February 25^th. Meanwhile, following the release of ‘with all due respect’ in 2025, one of R&B’s brightest new talents, BET nominated and BBC Sound of 2025 nominee, kwn is headed south to Brighton to perform at Patterns on February 25^th.

Looking north once again, War Child has teamed up with The Warehouse Project to put on two nights of sets from one of Mixmag’s Year Defining DJs of 2025, Josh Baker and DJ Mag’s Ones to Watch 2025, Rossi., at YES in Manchester on the 25th and 26th of February respectively. BRITs Critics’ Choice nominee, BBC introducing Artist of the Year and Mercury Prize shortlisted artist, Jacob Alon, is set to play the Music Hall at Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on February 27th.  

All proceeds from the shows go towards War Child’s essential work providing aid, education, specialist mental health support, and more while standing up for the rights of children whose lives have been devastatingly affected by war.  

BRITs Week 26 for War Child lineup: 

12^th February – Fatboy Slim – Boiler Shop, Newcastle  

16^th February – Lambrini Girls – The Garage, London 

24^th February – Myles Smith – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham 

25^th February – Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins OBE – Emerald Theatre, London 

25^th February – kwn – Patterns, Brighton 

25^th February – Josh Baker – YES, Manchester  

26^th February – Rossi. – YES, Manchester 

27^th February –  Jacob Alon – Music Hall at Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh