Jordan North is back on the 7am shift for Jingle Bell Ball 2026, with Capital setting the first dates and the first ticket windows in motion. Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard returns to The O2, London on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December 2026, and the line-up reveal starts on Capital Breakfast on Wednesday 4th November and Thursday 5th November.
Capital Plus subscribers get pre-sale access on Thursday 5th November 2026 at 9am on Global Player, while general sale opens at the same time on Friday 6th November 2026. Barclaycard customers can buy early through Barclaycard Entertainment, and Barclaycard and Barclays Premier Card customers get 10% off when they pay with their card, subject to terms and conditions.
Jordan North at 7am
Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby will lead the live reveal on Capital Breakfast from 7am on both mornings, which keeps the announcement tightly staged rather than dropping the full bill all at once. That pacing matters because the event is being sold as a two-night run, not a one-off, so the booking window opens before anyone knows the full roster.
“It’s our favourite time of year, which means Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard is right around the corner! The line-up is massive, with loads of our Capital favourites, and not only that, we’re planning even bigger festive surprises for you all on the big day. We can’t wait to tell you who’s playing very soon!” — Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby
The O2 dates and sales
Saturday 5th December 2026 and Sunday 6th December 2026 are the only dates on the board, and that gives regular listeners a clear target before the reveal lands. Fans who want first access need to be ready at 9am on Thursday 5th November if they are Capital Plus subscribers, then again at 9am on Friday 6th November for general sale.
The practical part is simple: one early route for subscribers and Barclaycard customers, then a wider on-sale for everyone else through Global Player. If the usual rush for this event holds, the advantage belongs to the people who have already lined up their account details before the clock turns to 9am.
Big line-up, no names yet
Jordan North’s line about a massive line-up and bigger festive surprises sets expectations, but the performer list is still being held back for the live reveals. That keeps the story moving on schedule: dates first, names second, tickets third, and the event itself at The O2 after that.
Later in December, ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player will carry an entertainment special with the best bits, so the broadcast side follows the live ticket push rather than replacing it. For now, the only immediate decision is whether to chase the pre-sale on Global Player or wait for the general sale the next day.
