As we say goodbye to 2023 and welcome in 2024, nothing says celebrating the New Year like tuning into Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny.

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This year's special is the show's 31st edition and it features a fabulous mix of the biggest stars, as well as the newest talent and even some special guests!

Making his Hootenanny debut this year is rock and pop legend Rod Stewart, who will be performing alongside an eclectic mix of performers. The Pipes and drums of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards will, of course, feature as the clock strikes midnight and we welcome in the New Year.

Read on for everything you need to know about this year's episode of Jools' Annual Hootenanny, including who will be performing.

Who is performing on Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny 2023?

Olivia Dean performing on Later with Jools Holland with her arm in the air wearing a mesh blue vest top
Olivia Dean performing on Later with Jools Holland. BBC/Michael Leckie BBC/Michael Leckie

Helping Jools Holland ring in the New Year in style on the Hootenanny tonight will be:

  • Rod Stewart
  • Joss Stone
  • Olivia Dean
  • Paul Jones
  • PP Arnold
  • Raye
  • Sugababes
  • The Mary Wallopers
  • Ruby Turner
  • Pipes & Drums of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards

When does Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny 2023 air?

Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny will air on Sunday 31st December at 11:30pm on BBC Two.

The party continues well into 2024 – until 1:50am.

Is Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny filmed live?

Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny is not filmed live, and is usually filmed at some point in December.

Despite being presented as if it is live, with a countdown to midnight, it is pre-recorded.

Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny airs on Sunday 31st December at 11:30pm on BBC Two.

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Katelyn MensahEntertainment and Factual Writer

Katelyn Mensah is the Entertainment and Factual Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.

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