2026 is fast approaching!
Prepare to say goodbye to 2026 in style as Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra rock the nation into the new year for Jools' Annual Hootenanny.
Much like year's before Jools will be joined by an eclectic line-up of artists and a celebrity audience on hand to share their predictions and resolutions for the new year.
If you find yourself at home this New Year's Ever, fear not, as the BBC has a host of programmes ready to ring in the new year.
As ever, Jools will also count down the seconds to midnight just as the Pipes and Drums of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards play viewers into 2026.
But when will Jools be back on TV? Read on for everything you need to know about this year's Jools' Annual Hootenanny, including who will be gracing the stage for some extra special performances.
This year's line-up boasts and exciting line-up of artists, from rising stars to established artists, all of whom have had a successful 2025.
Those performing during this year's Hootenanny are:
Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny will air on Wednesday 31st December at 11:30pm on BBC Two and iPlayer.
The party will continue well into 2026, with the special episode airing until 1:40am.
Contrary to what viewers may think, Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny isn't filmed live and was actually filmed earlier this month.
The countdown is all pre-recorded, but it still never fails to provide the atmosphere that it is happening in real time.
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Jools' Annual Hootenanny will air on Wednesday 31st December at 11:30pm on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
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Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
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