How to watch Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball 2026 on TV: ITV coverage, live stream and start times

Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard 2026 will be available to watch from home, with fans able to catch the live concerts on Global Player before a highlights show arrives on ITV later in December.

• Will the Jingle Bell Ball be on TV? Yes. A highlights programme will air on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player later in December.
• Can you watch the Jingle Bell Ball live? Yes. Both concerts will be streamed live on Global Player.
• What time does the Jingle Bell Ball start? The live shows will begin at 6pm and finish at approximately 10pm.
• Is Global Player free? Yes. Global Player is a free app available on phones, tablets, computers and smart TVs.

The UK’s biggest Christmas music party returns to The O2 in London on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026, bringing together some of the biggest names in pop, dance and R&B for two nights of live performances.

For anyone unable to make it to London, there are several ways to follow the action, whether that’s watching the concerts live online or catching the biggest performances on television.

Will Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball 2026 be on ITV?

Yes! Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard is coming to ITV as part of Global’s partnership with the broadcaster.

A special highlights show featuring some of the biggest performances from the event will air later in December on:

• ITV1
• ITVX
• STV
• STV Player

The television programme will give viewers across the UK the chance to enjoy highlights from the Christmas spectacular without having to attend in person.

The exact broadcast date and time for the ITV highlights programme are yet to be announced.

How to watch Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball live online

Fans can watch both nights of Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball live through Global Player, with the concerts streamed online as they happen.

The live shows will start at 6pm on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December, finishing at approximately 10pm.

This means fans can enjoy the performances from home without needing a ticket to The O2.

Is Global Player free?

Yes, Global Player is a free app which allows listeners and viewers to access content from Global’s radio brands.

You can download Global Player on your smartphone or tablet, or access it through a computer or compatible smart TV.

The app is available for:

• Apple iPhones and iPads.
• Android phones and tablets.
• Computers through the Global Player website.
• Compatible smart TVs.

Simply download the app, open Global Player and look out for the Capital Jingle Bell Ball live stream when the concerts begin.

When is Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball 2026?

Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard takes place over two nights at The O2 in London:

• Saturday 5 December 2026
• Sunday 6 December 2026

Both concerts are scheduled to start at 6pm, with the live shows expected to finish at around 10pm.

The Sunday night line-up includes John Legend, Jason Derulo, Tom Grennan, Leona Lewis, Rudimental, Clean Bandit, Jamie Miller, Stella Lefty, D.O.D and Capital Buzz Artist Freya Skye.

There will also be a mystery performer taking to the stage for a special Barclaycard Out of the Blue performance.

You can find the full Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball 2026 line-up here.

How to get tickets for Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball 2026

If you’d rather experience the Christmas party in person, tickets are available through the event’s official ticket sale arrangements.

For details of ticket prices, pre-sale access and general sale, read our full guide to how to get Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball 2026 tickets.

Fans can also follow @capitalofficial and #CapitalJBB across social media for the latest announcements, updates and behind-the-scenes content.

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