Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball ITV: Dates, Lineup & How To Watch

Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball on ITV has become one of the most anticipated Christmas music broadcasts of the festive season. Since the ITV and Global partnership launched in 2023, the annual highlights show brings the biggest names in pop from The O2 Arena straight to your sofa — completely free on ITV1 and ITVX. From Ed Sheeran and Kylie Minogue headlining the 2025 edition to Coldplay and Katy Perry in 2024, this is genuinely spectacular festive television. Here’s everything you need to know.

Are you ready to rock around the Christmas tree with some of your most loved artists straight from your sofa? Well, this festive season you can, as Global (the Media & Entertainment Group) announced a brand new exclusive partnership, with ITV commissioning two x 90” entertainment specials to showcase the highlights from Capital’s Summertime Ball and Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball.

When Does Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball Air On ITV In 2026?

The 2026 ITV broadcast date hasn’t been confirmed yet. Global and ITV typically announce the highlights show date in November, shortly after the live event at The O2. Based on previous years, expect it to air on ITV1 and ITVX in mid-December 2026, with the full show available on ITVX immediately after broadcast. We’ll update this page the moment the date is confirmed.

Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball 2025 — The Highlights

The 2025 Jingle Bell Ball was one for the ages. Ed Sheeran and Kylie Minogue headlined across two nights at The O2 on 6th and 7th December 2025, with a lineup that also featured RAYE, Jessie J, Louis Tomlinson, Anne-Marie, Alex Warren and more. The ITV highlights show aired on 13th December 2025 on ITV1 and ITV. If you missed it, the full show is available to watch free on ITVX now.

How To Watch Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball For Free

The highlights show airs on ITV1 and streams free on ITVX – no subscription needed. Simply search “Jingle Bell Ball” on ITVX at itvx.com or via the ITVX app.

This is one show which will have all the trimmings!

👉 Love Christmas music on TV? See our Top of the Pops Christmas Special guide for another brilliant festive music show.