Robbie Williams will take to the stage at Aviva Studios on 27 February as part of BRITs Week 26 for War Child, Delivered by DHL, adding a major Manchester date to this year’s charity series.
The show will see the 18-time BRIT Award winner perform tracks from his debut album Life Thru A Lens alongside material from his recent UK number one album, BRITPOP. He will be supported by indie chart-toppers Lottery Winners.
The Manchester date lands on the eve of The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard, which will take place at Co-op Live on 28 February, marking the first time in its near 50-year history that the ceremony has been held outside London.
All proceeds from the BRITs Week shows will go to War Child, supporting its work providing aid, education and specialist mental health support to children affected by conflict.
Clare Sanders-Wright, Head of Live Music at War Child, said: “Our BRITs Week 2026 shows kick off this week and all of us at War Child couldn’t be more grateful to everyone involved in making them happen, from the artists and their teams to the venues, partners like DHL, and everyone else behind the scenes. To add another headline show with Robbie Williams is incredible, and we’re sure fans are just as excited as we are.
“520 million children around the world are living through conflict right now. In Gaza, more than 20,000 children have been killed with over a million left traumatised. In Sudan, a child every 10 seconds is forced to flee their home due to the war. But thanks to the money raised from shows like this, War Child is able to provide vital support protecting, educating and standing up for as many of these children as possible.”
BRITs Week 26 will run across more venues than ever before, with shows taking place in Newcastle, London, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Brighton and Manchester in the run-up to the awards. The full line-up includes Fatboy Slim at Boiler Shop in Newcastle, Lambrini Girls at The Garage in London, Spiritualized at EartH Theatre, The K’s at Gorilla in Manchester, Myles Smith at Rescue Rooms in Nottingham, and Olivia Dean at Albert Hall in Manchester, alongside a string of other intimate dates.
Robbie’s appearance follows the release of BRITPOP, which became his 16th UK number one album, setting a new all-time record. He recently completed a run of smaller shows in Glasgow, Liverpool, London and Wolverhampton as part of his Long 90’s Tour.
Maggie Crowe OBE, BPI Director Event & Charities, said: “In what is already building up to be our most memorable BRITs Week ever, to have Robbie Williams – a true BRITs Icon and the most decorated BRITs recipient ever – perform in Manchester on the eve of The BRIT Awards, is going to make this year’s BRITs Week 26 for War Child, Delivered by DHL, extra special.
“We love BRITs Week, as we get to work with our wonderful partners and record labels to amplify The BRIT Awards around the UK, bringing fans and artists closer through intimate gigs, platforming exciting new talent, and raising vital funds for War Child. And this year we get to do it with The BRITs coming from Manchester for the first time! Our profound thanks to our valued headline partner DHL Express, and to AEG Presents, War Child, and of course the brilliant artists and their labels and managers who generously make it all possible.”
Sam Potts, Co-Managing Director AWAL, added: “The BRITs Week shows are always very special – they bring people together for a common cause and allow fans to connect in a way you can’t replicate on an arena stage. This year, I’m delighted that we’re able to reach even more fans with an expansive line up of shows up and down the country. Most importantly, these gigs will raise vital funds.”
Fans can sign up for the War Child pre-sale for Robbie Williams until 5pm on Wednesday 11 February, with access opening at 10am on Thursday 12 February. General sale begins at 10am on Friday 13 February. A £10 prize draw for tickets across all BRITs Week shows is also now open.
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