Magic of Christmas 2023: A look back at our festive spectacular 🎄

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Author: Emma Dodds & Emily BurrettPublished 27th Nov 2023

Starting to feel festive yet? If you know Magic, you know we LOVE Christmas - and what better way to celebrate the start of the festive season than putting on a show AKA MAgic of Christmas with Holiday Inn Express?

For years, we've taken to the iconic London Palladium bringing some incredible artists to the stage who perform their greatest hits alongside some festive favourites - and this year was no different.

Our very own Magic Breakfast hosts Ronan and Harriet hosted the show, which saw Emeli Sandé, Rick Astley, Sugababes and plenty of other famous faces perform... And we even had an incredible performance from Ronan himself! Here's everything you need to know about the show.

When was Magic of Christmas 2023?

Magic of Christmas 2023 took place on Saturday 25th November at the London Palladium, starting at 7.30pm.

Who performed at Magic of Christmas 2023?

BRIT Award winner Emeli Sandé, iconic pop star Rick Astley, Scottish rock band Texas and one of the UK’s most successful pop and soul bands, Simply Red. Girl group Sugababes, and singers Beverley Knight and Marisha Wallace also joined our amazing line-up.

PHOTOS: Magic of Christmas 2023

Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott


Rick Astley


Ronan Keating


Rick Astley


Ronan Keating


Rick Astley


Ronan Keating


Ronan Keating


Rick Astley


Ronan Keating


Rick Astley


Rick Astley


Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott


Rick Astley


Ronan Keating


Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott


Rick Astley


Rick Astley


Ronan Keating


Ronan Keating


Rick Astley


Rick Astley


Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott


Ronan Keating


Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott


Rick Astley


Rick Astley


Ronan Keating


Ronan Keating


Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott


Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott


How to listen to Magic of Christmas:

Magic of Christmas will be broadcast on Sunday 3rd December at 7pm.

Is Magic Radio playing Christmas music?

Find out what you need to know about 100% Christmas!

How to listen to Magic:

From Ed Sheeran to ABBA, and Take That to Madonna, Magic Radio plays more of the songs you love! Listen on Rayo, on DAB nationwide, 105.4FM in London, on this website (click the play button below), or try us on your smart speaker – just say "Play Magic Radio".