The show opened with a playful sequence featuring BRIT host Jack Whitehall in a barbershop, reading on his phone that Styles had announced a break from music in 2023. A montage followed, humorously depicting Whitehall’s attempts to encounter Styles in various scenarios—from spotting him jogging to embracing a wax figure of the singer at Madame Tussauds—before finally arriving in time for Styles’ performance.
A Spectacular Stage Debut
Styles took the stage atop a set of bleachers, surrounded by dozens of dancers wearing black shades and T-shirts adorned with snails. Dressed in high-waisted dress pants paired with a shirt and tie, he led the choreography before striding down the stage to join a live band and gospel singers. For the finale, his dancers converged in the center of the venue, surrounding him as they raised their hands in synchronized motion, creating a visually striking climax to the performance.
Anticipation Builds for New Album
“Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally”, Styles’ fourth studio album, is set to debut on March 6. Its lead single, “Aperture,” released on January 22, immediately topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and the U.K. singles chart. Styles has indicated that the album will feature synthesizer-heavy sounds, drawing inspiration from LCD Soundsystem and his experiences living in Berlin.
Upcoming Tour and Special Appearances
Following a one-night-only album release show at Manchester’s Co-op Live on March 6, Styles will embark on a world tour titled Together, Together, featuring multi-night residencies in seven cities. The tour kicks off on May 16 with ten shows in Amsterdam and includes 12 nights in London, where he is set to break two Wembley Stadium records. Other stops include four shows in São Paulo, six nights in Mexico City, 30 shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, and three and two-night residencies in Melbourne and Sydney, respectively.
Styles’ previous tour, Love on Tour, which promoted both Fine Line (2019) and Harry’s House (2022), ran from September 2021 to July 2023, establishing him as one of the world’s leading live performers.
In addition to touring, Styles is scheduled to serve as both host and musical guest on NBC’s Saturday Night Live on March 14, marking his second time pulling double duty on the iconic sketch comedy series. He has also been selected to curate this year’s Meltdown festival at London’s Southbank Centre, where he will headline performances from June 11-21.
BRIT Awards Context
The 2026 BRIT Awards are being held at Manchester’s Co-op Live, celebrating the best of British music. This year’s nominees are led by Olivia Dean and Lola Young, each up for five awards. Styles, who last performed at the 2023 BRIT Awards, is no stranger to the stage, having won four trophies for Harry’s House at that ceremony.
With his return to live performance and the launch of a new album and world tour, Harry Styles