Heart Xmas
The big Christmas pop singalong
About Heart Xmas
The full-volume Christmas pop playlist, from Mariah, Wham! and Slade to the newest festive chart hits.
Heart Xmas is the seasonal sister station of Heart, run by Global. It grew out of an earlier Heart pop-up and has returned every autumn since relaunching in 2020.
In 2025 it launched on 29 September, switched on live by Amanda Holden on Heart Breakfast. It is on DAB across the UK, on Global Player and on smart speakers, playing Christmas hits around the clock from the likes of Mariah Carey, Wham! and Michael Bublé until Christmas Day.
Heart Xmas website: heart.co.ukQuestions
- When does Heart Xmas start?
- It usually returns in late September. It launched on 25 September in 2024 and 29 September in 2025.
- How can I listen to Heart Xmas?
- On DAB digital radio across the UK, on Global Player, on smart speakers, or here.
- When does Heart Xmas end?
- Heart says it plays non-stop Christmas music until Christmas Day.
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