Exclusive: Here’s when you can watch Louis Tomlinson, Kylie and more highlights from Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball on TV
Fans who cant make it to London’s O2 Arena — or those who simply want to relive the biggest festive party of the year — will be able to catch all the standout moments from Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball very soon. ITV has confirmed that a special highlights programme will air on Saturday 13th December at 5:30pm, available on both ITV1 and ITVX.
Ed Sheeran kicks off a huge weekend
The first night of this year’s Ball will deliver a milestone moment: Ed Sheeran’s return to the event for the first time since 2021. Fresh from releasing new material and continuing to dominate global charts, he will headline Saturday’s line-up with a run of his most loved hits as well as songs from his latest album. His performance is one of the most anticipated of the entire weekend, marking his fifth appearance at the Ball.
Louis Tomlinson brings festive energy
Sunday night will see Louis Tomlinson take to the Jingle Bell Ball stage for his first solo performance at the event. Known for his love of the festive season, he’ll arrive with the confidence and warmth fans associate with him, performing tracks from his upcoming album How Did I Get Here? as well as fan favourites from across his solo career.
As if that's not enough, Kylie Minogue performs on night 2 as well!
What else viewers can expect to see
The TV special will also include highlights from a stacked weekend line-up.
Saturday’s performers included:
- RAYE, delivering a powerful set and performing alongside her sisters
- Anne-Marie, returning for her sixth appearance at the Ball
- Leigh-Anne, marking her eighth appearance and showcasing her solo material
Sunday will feature:
- Kylie Minogue, making a much-anticipated return to the Ball stage
- Alex Warren, taking on his first ever Jingle Bell Ball
- Jessie J, returning for a long-awaited performance
Across the two nights, fans will be treated to chart-toppers, emotional ballads and high-energy pop moments, making this one of the biggest Jingle Bell Ball editions yet.
When to tune in
The televised highlights show will bring together the standout performances, crowd-favourite moments and backstage atmosphere from across the weekend. Viewers can watch it all on Saturday 13th December at 5:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, making it the perfect way to ease into the Christmas season from the comfort of home.
You can also watch the concerts live on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December on Global Player and YouTube.

