Bold opening: Harry Styles steals the spotlight at the 2026 BRIT Awards with a jaw-dropping performance of “Aperture,” setting the tone for the night and signaling big things to come from his next album.
Harry Styles kicked off the 2026 BRIT Awards with a memorable, show-stopping rendition of his track “Aperture,” a track slated for his upcoming album “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” The former One Direction star commanded the stage, instantly drawing all eyes as the sole performer dressed in white amid a crowd clad in black tees and blue jeans, a moment captured in widely shared footage.
For the look, Styles delivered a polished, office-chic vibe: a crisp button-down paired with a black striped tie and dark pinstripe trousers. The 32-year-old singer began perched atop bleachers in the center of his dancers, delivering portioned choreography before gliding across the stage as a choir of background vocalists joined in.
This performance marks Styles’ first TV performance of material from his upcoming album, introducing audiences to new music on a major platform.
Ahead of the show, Styles teased fans with a closer view of his full outfit during the red carpet appearance—the first in three years. He wore an oversized Chanel bouclé pinstriped suit in black, layered over a mint pinstripe shirt, finishing the look with a gray-and-black tie and black Chanel ballet flats tied with bows. A single gold pinkie ring and a neatly scruffy beard completed his appearance.
Vogue notes that the ensemble is from Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2026 collection, underscoring the luxury styling that accompanied his BRITs return.
This marks Styles’ BRIT Awards comeback three years after his previous appearance, where he opened the show with a powerful rendition of “As It Was.” Earlier, in 2023, he swept the ceremony with four wins—Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, and British Pop Act—alongside the release of Harry’s House.
“Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally” is slated for release on March 6, inviting fans to hear how his sound evolves from the BRITs performance.
And this is where it gets controversial: some fans and critics may argue whether a bold white-on-black staging choice truly contrasts with the rest of the dark-on-dark BRIT Awards aesthetic, or if it risks drawing excessive attention away from the broader lineup. What do you think—does one standout look elevate a performance, or does it steer the crowd’s focus away from the music itself? Share your take in the comments.
