Is Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny live?

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Is it really New Year’s Eve without Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny?

Closing out the year on BBC Two, the 67-year-old host has become a New Year’s Eve tradition for many. As usual, they’ll be joined by a lineup of musical guests to help everyone celebrate the arrival of 2026.

As a different option to the New Year’s Eve party on BBC One with Ronan Keating and Friends, this show featuring a diverse group of musicians and performers is expected to draw a large audience of viewers who want to celebrate the end of 2025 at home.

Tonight, the legendary performer is sharing the stage with amazing artists like Olivia Dean, Heather Small, and Craig David.

Will Jools Holland’s New Year’s Eve Hootenanny be broadcast live, or is it filmed in advance? Keep reading to find out if you’ll be celebrating with Jools and his guests in real-time!

Is Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny live?

Despite appearing live on New Year’s Eve – complete with a midnight countdown and ‘Auld Lang Syne’ – Jools Holland’s Hootenanny is actually filmed in December before the broadcast.

The BBC once called the Hootenanny the perfect New Year’s Eve party, saying its lineup was too good to actually happen on New Year’s Day.

This year’s Hootenanny will also feature performances by Lulu, Jessie J, The Kooks, Imelda May, Joe Webb, David Hermlin, and Ruby Turner.

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2025-12-31 13:36