Most British radio stations start bringing Christmas music into their playlists from 1 December, with the likes of Radio 1 and Radio 2 sprinkling in the festive favourites. But what if you want the full experience, all day, without waiting for them to warm up? And what if you’d rather not faff around with Spotify or playlists?

Good news, there are dedicated Christmas radio stations across the UK that switch to wall-to-wall festive music every year. From big national brands to tiny local pop-ups, these stations bring the jingles, the nostalgia and the non-stop Christmas cheer from the moment you hit play.

UK Christmas Radio Stations (2025)

National & Major Digital Stations

Heart Xmas
Non-stop festive hits from the Heart network, one of the UK’s biggest seasonal stations.
Listen: DAB+, Global Player app, smart speakers | Website: https://www.heart.co.uk

Magic Christmas
A Bauer Media seasonal station playing a mix of classics and modern hits.
Listen: DAB, online, smart speakers | Website: https://hellorayo.co.uk/magic

Virgin Radio Christmas
Runs through until Boxing Day with the Chris Evans Breakfast Show airing each morning.
Available on DAB in London, smart speakers and online | Website: https://virginradio.co.uk/play/virginradiochristmas

Smooth Christmas
Seasonal version of Smooth, delivering classic gold and soft festive favourites.
Listen: DAB (various regions), online | Website: https://www.globalplayer.com/live/smoothchristmas/

Christmas Radio
Internet-based station with presenters, requests and 24/7 festive music.
Listen: Web, app, smart speakers | Website: https://www.christmasradio.uk

Santa Radio
An online-only Christmas station, very active on social and Alexa skills.
Listen: Online, smart speakers | Website: https://www.santaradio.co.uk/

Your Christmas Station
A softer, more nostalgic Christmas playlist designed for background listening.
Listen: Online, Alexa | Website: https://www.yourchristmasstation.com

The Christmas Station
Internet-only festive station with a broad mix of hits and classics, and it promises to be ad-free! 
Listen: Online, smart speakers | Website: https://thechristmasstation.org/

Regional Pop-Up Stations (DAB/Online)

Radio Christmas (Amersham)
Community-led charity project broadcasting each winter.
Listen: Online | Website: https://radiochristmas.co.uk/

Midlands Radio Christmas
Seasonal pop-up for the Midlands region.
Listen: DAB, online | Website: https://www.radio-uk.co.uk/midlands-radio-christmas

Bridgwater Radio Xmas
Local Somerset station that switches to all-Christmas music.
Listen: Online | Website: https://onlineradiobox.com/uk/bridgwaterxmas/

Your Christmas (North Yorkshire)
Regional DAB+ pop-up starting early November. 
Listen: DAB+, online | Website: https://www.yourchristmas.co.uk/

Channel Christmas
Christmas pop-up for the Channel Islands.
Listen: DAB, online | Website: https://www.channel103.com/christmas/

Christmas Spirit (West Sussex)
Local seasonal station on Sussex DAB multiplexes.
Listen: DAB, online | Website: https://www.spiritfm.net/christmas/

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