This festive season, for one night and one night only, Heart Radio is taking over the Royal Albert Hall. The radio station is hosting the first ever edition of . The station’s Christmas extravaganza will be hosted by presenter duo Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston and headlined by none other than (lock up your mums) Take That. Expect to hear their biggest hits alongside renditions of Christmas classics. 

And if you grieve the peak years of X-Factor, then you certainly won’t be disappointed by the rest of lineup. Leona Lewis, Olly Murs and James Arthur will also perform at Heart Christmas Live 2026 – and, beyond that, the event has promised ‘plenty of festive surprises’. 

Here’s everything you need to know about Heart Christmas Live and how you can get tickets. 

When is Heart Christmas Live 2026? 

The event is happening on the evening of . 

Where is Heart Christmas Live? 

Heart Radio’s Christmas bonanza is being held at the magnificent . 

Who’s headlining Heart Christmas Live?

So far, it’s been confirmed that Heart Radio presenters Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston will be joined by: 

How to get tickets 

General sale for the event will go live at 9am on Friday September 25. You can find tickets on the Royal Albert Hall website here. 

How much do tickets cost? 

Ticket prices haven’t been revealed yet but Heart Radio has stated that they will be adjusted based on demand. 

Will there be a presale? 

A presale for HeartPlus subscribers went live on the morning of Thursday September 24. This can also be found on the RAH website.

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