Harry Styles made his return to the stage at the 2026 BRIT Awards, delivering a performance that signals a new creative direction. The singer, who had not performed a major show since his Love on Tour ended in July 2023, used the event to debut his new single 'Aperture' from the upcoming album 'Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally'.
Styles performed despite not being nominated, wearing a black-and-white bouclé pinstripe jacket and trousers from Chanel’s Métiers d’art 2026 collection, paired with a pale mint pinstripe shirt. He later removed the jacket onstage, joining dancers in black T-shirts, blue jeans, and dark sunglasses, creating a contrast between formal and casual elements.
The choreography featured communal energy, with backup dancers mirroring hand and arm movements from the music video for 'Aperture'. A choir joined for the pre-chorus and refrain, adding a layered texture to the performance. After the show, Styles personally thanked his dancers and backing singers.
The performance marks a shift from the bright, colourful aesthetic of the 'Harry’s House' era to a more nocturnal vibe, reflected in the dark album artwork. Styles appears to have entered a more grounded creative phase, exploring darker vocal tones while retaining the joy of his earlier work.
