Sam Smith performs on Radio 1 Live Lounge on 9 October
Published on 10/07/2026 at 06:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSSam Smith performs on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge on 9 October 2026, joining the first week of the broadcaster’s Live Lounge Month. The programme is scheduled for 12pm on Radio 1 and BBC Sounds, with video access through BBC iPlayer and YouTube.
BBC Radio 1 schedules Sam Smith for its Friday Live Lounge
BBC Radio 1’s October format pairs each guest with an exclusive live version of one of their own songs and a special cover. The listed slot for Sam Smith is Friday 9 October 2026, placing the performance in the opening week of the month-long run. The broadcaster’s programme announcement names the artist in the schedule.
BBC Newsbeat’s listing also places Sam Smith on 9 October 2026 and describes the appearance as part of the new show hosted by Charlie Hedges and Jeremiah Asiamah. The programme’s schedule gives the broadcast time as 12pm, while the BBC says performances will also be available to watch on iPlayer and YouTube.
Hazel Eyes frames Sam Smith’s Live Lounge appearance
The slot sits alongside Hazel Eyes, which BBC Newsbeat identifies as Sam Smith’s fifth album. That places a live radio performance beside the album the broadcaster connects with this appearance. BBC Newsbeat’s account links the record and the Radio 1 booking.
The official catalogue lists Hazel Eyes with earlier albums including In The Lonely Hour, The Thrill Of It All, Love Goes and Gloria. The listed titles trace a run from In The Lonely Hour through later studio records to Hazel Eyes.
What Sam Smith’s BBC Radio 1 performance will include
BBC Newsbeat describes the Live Lounge tradition as an acoustic version of the guest’s own song followed by a cover. That format gives Sam Smith’s 9 October 2026 appearance two defined musical elements.
Charlie Hedges and Jeremiah Asiamah host the new Radio 1 show, which carries the performances at midday. The BBC lists the Sam Smith slot in the programme’s first week, keeping the appearance within the opening run of Live Lounge Month.
Sam Smith: what fans in Germany need to know
- Sam Smith performs on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge on 9 October 2026 at 12pm.
- The broadcast is heard on Radio 1 and BBC Sounds, and is available to watch on BBC iPlayer and YouTube.
- The official Sam Smith catalogue lists Hazel Eyes among its album titles at samsmithworld.com.
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 on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge on 9 October 2026. The scheduled time is 12pm.
Where can I hear Sam Smith’s Live Lounge performance?
It airs on Radio 1 and BBC Sounds, with video access through BBC iPlayer and YouTube.
Which album is linked to Sam Smith’s Live Lounge appearance?
Hazel Eyes is the fifth album identified alongside the performance by BBC Newsbeat.
