BBC Two’s Jools’ Annual Hootenanny stomps back on Dec. 31 at 11:30 p.m. with Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra hosting a star-studded New Year’s Eve bash. Expect Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood wielding his guitar, neo-soul breakout Olivia Dean and pop dynamo Jessie J.
Here’s how to watch "Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2025" online from anywhere with a VPN — including for free.
"Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2025" premieres Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
- Time: 11:30 p.m. GMT (6:30 p.m. ET)
- WATCH FREE — BBC Two / BBC iPlayer (U.K.)
- Watch iPlayer anywhere — try NortonVPN risk-free
This year's Hootenanny also boasts performances from British icons Lulu and Craig David, while Heather Small’s M People warbles anthems and indie favourites The Kooks chip in with a sing-along.
Jazz and boogie come courtesy of Imelda May, Mercury-nominated Joe Webb, swing-savvy David Hermlin and boogie queen Ruby Turner. It’s a cork-popping blend of heritage and 2025 flavour.
Chaotic, cosy and quintessentially British New Year's Eve TV – it's the U.K.'s answer to "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve".
Keep reading to find out how to watch "Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2025" online from anywhere, including for free.
Watch 'Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2025' free online
In the U.K., "Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2025" airs on BBC Two and is available to stream free on the BBC.co.uk.
STREAM NOW – Free on BBC Two.
OUTSIDE THE U.K.? If you are a Brit abroad and want to watch "Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2025", what is the best way to do so? You can still watch on iPlayer with a good VPN. We’ll show you how to do that below…
Watch 'Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2025' outside U.K.
If you are a Brit abroad and want to watch "Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2025", a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is the simplest solution.
The software lets your devices appear to be back in your home country. Ideal if you’re away on vacation or on business. Our choice is NortonVPN.
It's really simple to use a VPN to watch the 2026 Hootenanny.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NortonVPN is the one we recommend for this.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.S. and want to watch your usual U.K. stream, select 'U.K.' from the listed countries.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to BBC Two and watch Hootenanny live, just as if you were at home.
How to watch 'Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2025' around the world
Can I watch 'Jools Holland's Hootenanny' in the U.S.?
The 2025-26 "Jools Holland's Hootenanny" isn't broadcast in the U.S. but if you are traveling from the U.K. you can watch Jools' New Year's Eve music show live on BBC iPlayer with a VPN like NortonVPN risk-free.
Can you watch 'Hootenanny 2025' in Canada?
It's not airing in Canada but Brits abroad can watch "Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2025" online by using a NortonVPN (try now) to access BBC Two on New Year's Eve 2026.
Can I watch 'Jools Holland's Hootenanny' online in Australia?
It's not airing live in Oz but Brits abroad can watch and stream "Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2025" live on BBC with a strong VPN.
Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2025 Guests
Ronnie Wood
Olivia Dean
Lulu
Jessie J
Craig David
Heather Small
The Kooks
Imelda May
Joe Webb
David Hermlin
Ruby Turner
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