The annual fundraiser returns again on ITV at 8pm this festive period with a star-studded showcase of entertainment. Here is the star-studded line-up.
1. Gary Barlow
The 2020 Blackpool show was Gary's eighth appearance at the Royal Variety. "Such an honour to have been invited to open the Royal Variety this year - I hope you all enjoy the show."
2. Jason Manford
"I can’t even begin to tell you how many people worked so incredibly hard to put on the Royal Variety Performance - it’s a historic show that raises money for people in the arts who spent their lives entertaining and now need our help."
3. Celeste
Celeste will release her debut album in February 2021. "I'm honoured to be performing at the Royal Variety Show. To be following in the in the footsteps of some of my favourite musicians is incredible but slightly daunting."
4. Samantha Barks
Samantha Barks will create the role of Elsa in the Frozen Musical which opens in the West End in 2021. In an exclusive for Royal Variety she performs 'Let It Go.' as she steps into the role for the first time.
5. Stephen Mulhearn
Popular TV personality Stephen Mulhern joins the line-up with a magic set. "It's an absolute honour to be performing in the most prestigious variety show in the world.I'm hoping the magic I bring to the stage brings a much needed smile."
6. Sheridan Smith
Sheridan Smith treats audiences to a preview of the ultimate 60s soundtrack with classic Cilla showstoppers. "What an honour to share a stage with these two beautiful insanely talented women Samantha Barks and Marisha Wallace plus all the other incredible acts"