Dates confirmed for BGT auditions and free audience tickets are available
You can apply for the show now!
After Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Farmers Choir were crowned the champions of Britain's Got Talent earlier this year, the popular entertainment show will return for a 20th series in 2027!
With Ant and Dec returning as hosts, the show will once again take over Blackpool's Winter Gardens in early October, as auditions for the 2027 series kick off.
How to apply for Britain's Got Talent?
There's a number of different ways you can apply for Britain's Got Talent, including in person, by video, or by WhatsApp.
You can also nominate somebody you know for an audition.
The application website states: 'It's the BIG ONE! That's right, next year it'll be our 20th series of Britain's Got Talent and what better way to celebrate than to showcase some of the best talents to exist in Britain and across the globe.
'And if you want to be part of BGT's BIGGEST series yet, now's your chance to apply for an audition.
'Whether you can sing, dance, crack a joke or balance plates on your head while jumping on a trampoline, you could be our next winner! So, don't hesitate, apply today'.
Applications are due to close on Friday 16th October 2026.
When is filming?
Filming will take place between 6th-8th October 2026, with two shows per day.
Where is filming?
All auditions will take place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.
READ MORE: Your ultimate recap of Britain's Got Talent series 19
Can I get audience tickets?
You can! If you don't fancy auditioning for the show and just want to go and sit in the audience, free audience tickets are available from Applause Store now.
Filming takes place at 12pm and 5.30pm, but tickets are limited.
You can apply for tickets here.
When is BGT back on TV?
There's no exact start date just yet, but it's understood Britain's Got Talent will follow its usual format for the 20th series, meaning it could return to our screens in late April 2027.
Check out all of the Britain's Got Talent winners to date:
Paul Potts
Paul Potts won the very first show in 2007 with his hugely impressive singing abilities.
George Sampson
Break dancer George Sampson won the show in 2008 at the age of just 14-years-old.
Diversity
Dance group Diversity won the show in 2009, with Ashley Banjo going on to become a TV presenter.
Spellbound
The 2010 series also saw a dance group win in the form of Spellbound, pictured here performing with singer Katherine Jenkins that year.
Jai McDowall
Singer Jai McDowall won the show in 2011.
Ashleigh and Pudsey
Dog performing act Ashleigh and Pudsey were winners of the 2012 series. However, Pudsey sadly passed away in July 2017.
Attraction
Another dance group won over the public in 2013, as Attraction used shadows and puppets to create beautiful spectacles - pictured here with actor Terry Crews.
Collabro
Singing group Collabro wowed viewers in 2014 with their performances of musical theatre songs.
Jules and Matisse
Britain's Got Talent saw its second dog act winner in 2015 with Jules and Matisse.
Richard Jones
Magician Richard Jones won the hearts of the nation in 2016.
Tokio Myers
Pianist and music producer Tokio Myers won the show in 2017, pictured here with BGT judge Amanda Holden.
Lost Voice Guy
Lost Voice Guy, real name Lee Ridley, won in 2018.
Colin Thackery
Colin Thackery won Britain's Got Talent 2019 with a heartwarming performance of 'Love Changes Everything'.
Jon Courtenay
Comedy singer Jon Courtenay was crowned the winner of the 2020 series! Jon was a favourite from his very first audition, picking up Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer!
Axel Blake
Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer act, comedian Axel Blake, was crowned the 2022 winner of Britain's Got Talent, beating the likes of ventriloquist Jamie Leahy and singer Tom Ball.
Viggo Venn
Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn won the 2023 series of Britain's Got Talent with his high vis jacket inspired routine. He said he was happy to have captured 'Simon's heart' as well as the nation's.
Sydnie Christmas
Sydnie Christmas won the 2024 series of Britain's Got Talent, the singer who dreams of performing on the West End told Ant and Dec: "I cannot believe the amount of love that I've felt since it aired. I am overwhelmed with love and it is the most amazing thing.
"And I wish for one day that every single person in this room feels the way I do one day with this love. It's amazing, thank you so much!"
Harry Moulding
Magician Harry Moulding was crowned the winner during series 18 in 2025! He said: "I can't believe what is going on. Thank you, thank you everyone so so much. I genuinely feel like everyone has been behind me. This has been the most incredible journey."
The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir
Hawkstone Farmers Choir won Britain's Got Talent 2026, taking the £250,000 prize and a Royal Variety Performance slot after winning over one million public votes. They became the first choir ever to win the show, with an original song about the mental health pressures facing farmers and a message of support for anyone struggling.