Who won Best Pop Act at the 2026 Brit Awards?

Olivia Dean won Best Pop Act at the 2026 Brit Awards.

The award was one of four trophies Dean collected during her standout evening. Her other wins were Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for The Art of Loving, and Song of the Year for “Rein Me In,” her collaboration with Sam Fender.

Best Pop Act recognises achievement in British pop during the eligibility period, so it is distinct from the broader Artist of the Year category. Dean’s win confirmed that her success was not limited to one album or one song: she was also judged the leading artist in her genre field.

The award is sometimes confused with the international categories, which recognise overseas artists. The 2026 British pop prize went to Dean, while the ceremony’s international awards were separate. The event was held at Manchester’s Co-op Live on 28 February 2026.