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Entertainment

Royal Variety Performance 2026: ITV1 Air Date, Host, Royal Guests & Streaming

IPTV VIP UK Service editorial teamPublished 9 September 20265 min read

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The short answer

The Royal Variety Performance 2026 is filmed in late November and broadcasts on ITV1 and ITVX in mid-December at approximately 7:30pm GMT. Featuring comedy, West End theatre casts, and international music headliners in the presence of senior members of the British Royal Family, it streams live on ITV1 and IPTV UK.

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As Britain's longest-running entertainment spectacular, the Royal Variety Performance raises funds for the Royal Variety Charity, providing care and assistance to retired entertainers.

The 150-minute television extravaganza brings together global pop stars, Cirque du Soleil acrobatics, West End musical casts, and British comedians performing before royalty.

Key takeaways

Filmed in late November; televised mid-December on ITV1 at 7:30pm GMT.
Staged at either the London Palladium or Royal Albert Hall.
Includes the winner of Britain's Got Talent alongside global music icons.
Streams in 1080p on ITVX and consolidated UK IPTV networks.

Broadcast Details and Typical Lineup Structure

The telecast is edited from a 4-hour live theatrical gala into a polished 2.5-hour broadcast, making Sunday evening mid-December a major festive family viewing event.

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Frequently asked

Which royals attend the Royal Variety Performance?

Attendance rotates between King Charles III & Queen Camilla, and the Prince & Princess of Wales.

Can I watch the Royal Variety Performance outside the UK?

Yes, with IPTV UK you can watch ITV1 live from anywhere in the world.

Where these figures come from

Royal Variety Charity — Official charitable foundation gala notices

Broadcast rights, fixtures and prices change. This page was last checked on 9 September 2026 — tell us on WhatsApp if you spot something out of date and we will correct it.