Queen Camilla set for Royal Variety return after health concern
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TL;DR
- The 2026 Royal Variety Performance will be held on November 20 at the Royal Albert Hall.
- King Charles and Queen Camilla are confirmed royal guests.
- Jason Manford will host the event for the third time.
- The lineup includes Idina Menzel, Andrea Bocelli, James Blunt, Vanessa Williams, Jack Savoretti, Hawkstone Farmer's Choir, Alfie Boe, and the cast of Mincemeat.
- There will be a world-exclusive preview of The Greatest Showman adaptation and performances from Billy Elliot and Avenue Q.
- Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Sam Ryder, will perform a medley.
- Comedy acts include Milton Jones and Wang Pix.
- Acrobatic performers Ramadhani Brothers and Veronika Ivanova will make their European debuts.
- This is Queen Camilla's first Royal Variety Performance as Queen and her return after missing the 2024 event due to post-viral symptoms.