How to watch Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny 2025 — stream NYE music extravaganza outside the UK
SOURCE:TechRadar|BY: Tom Wardley
Jools Holland welcomes a host of musical guests to see in the New Year. Here's how to watch Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny 2025 online and from anywhere.
Jools Holland will close out 2025 in style with another New Year's Eve music spectacular on December 31. The 'Squeeze' legend will be joined by special guests including Ronnie Wood, Olivia Dean and Craig David. Here's how to watchJools Holland's Annual Hootenanny2025 online from anywhere – and potentially for FREE.
Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood will appear, performing songs from his recent anthology, Fearless, while chart topper Olivia Dean brings us some of her biggest hits, as well as joining Jools for a special duet. Music icon Lulu will be on hand with a cover of David Bowie’s "The Man Who Sold the World", and Jessie J caps off her triumphant return year with a performance of her smash single "Living My Best Life".
Also look out for R&B superstar Craig David (aka "The artist"), 90s hitmakers M People, indie darlings The Kooks and jazz and blues singer Imelda May. There’s also set to be a number of special collaborations between Jools and his guests, and the Pipes and Drums of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards will help see in 2026.
From legendary acts to rising stars, it's a New Year’s Eve party you won’t want to miss. Join us as we explore how to watch and stream Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny 2025 online.
Can I watch Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny for FREE?
Viewers in the UK can stream Jools Holland's Annual Hootenannycompletely FREE on BBC iPlayer from 11:30pm on Wednesday, December 31.
Not at home? Use a VPN to access you usual streaming services from abroad and watch the show for free.
How to watch Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny 2025 from abroad
For those away from home looking to watch Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny, you’ll be unable to stream the show as normal due to regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.
Downloading a VPN allows you to stream geo-blocked services online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home. Our favorite is NordVPN.
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How to watch Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny 2025 online for FREE in the UK
Can I watch Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny 2025 online in the US, Canada and Australia?
While various countries have their own similar New Year's Eve extravaganza, Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny is only broadcast in the UK.
UK viewer overseas? Anyone from the UK travelling overseas looking to watch Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny 2025 can stream as usual by using a VPN.
What you need to know about Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny 2025
When is the Hooternanny release date?
Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny is a New Year's Eve tradition in the UK, with this year's broadcast set to start at 11:30pm on December 31.
Is Jools Holland's Hootenanny live or pre-recorded?
Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny is not live; it's pre-recorded, usually in early December at Maidstone Studios, a TV complex in the UK. Many viewers think the show goes out live due to its countdown to midnight, references to the New Year and "live" presentation. Does this ruin the magic of the show for you? Let us know in the comments below.
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Tom is a freelance writer, predominantly focusing on film and TV. A graduate of Film Studies at University of South Wales, if he's not diving in to the Collector's Edition Blu Ray of an obscure 80s horror, you'll find him getting lost with his dog or mucking about in the water with his board.
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