Sam Smith performs on Radio 1 Live Lounge on 9 October
Published on 10/03/2026 at 06:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSSam Smith performs on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge on 9 October 2026, joining Live Lounge Month 2026 for a scheduled midday session. The appearance is part of a programme broadcast on Radio 1 and made available through BBC Sounds, with video releases on iPlayer and YouTube.
Sam Smith joins Radio 1’s October Live Lounge programme
The BBC’s line-up announcement lists Sam Smith for Friday 9 October, the third scheduled day of Live Lounge Month 2026.
Live Lounge Month runs from 5 October to 30 October, with sessions every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12pm. Sam Smith’s slot falls in the first week of the series, and the announced format combines live versions with special cover tracks.
Hazel Eyes gives Sam Smith’s Radio 1 session its album link
Universal Music lists Hazel Eyes as Sam Smith’s fifth studio album and describes it as a blend of baroque pop, British folk, outlaw country and unconventional R&B. The album listing also identifies Sam Smith as a singer and songwriter with Grammy, BRIT, Golden Globe and Oscar honours.
The album’s range links the 9 October appearance to Sam Smith’s 2026 recording cycle, while Live Lounge Month is built around live versions and covers. The scheduled session therefore places the singer’s current material within Radio 1’s established performance format.
Sam Smith: what fans in Germany need to know
- Sam Smith performs in BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month on 9 October 2026 at 12pm.
- The session airs on Radio 1 and BBC Sounds, with video available through BBC iPlayer and YouTube.
- Live Lounge Month runs from 5 October 2026 to 30 October 2026, with performances scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Programme details for Sam Smith’s appearance are listed at bbc.co.uk.
Sam Smith on social media and streaming platforms
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Sam Smith: frequently asked questions
When does Sam Smith perform on Radio 1?
Sam Smith performs in Live Lounge Month on 9 October 2026 at 12pm.
Where can listeners hear Sam Smith on 9 October 2026?
The session airs on Radio 1 and BBC Sounds, while video is available through BBC iPlayer and YouTube.
Which Sam Smith album is linked to the Live Lounge appearance?
Hazel Eyes is Sam Smith’s fifth studio album and combines baroque pop, British folk, outlaw country and unconventional R&B.
