How To Listen to Holiday Music 24/7

Alexandra Hurtado

December 6, 2022 at 2:14 PM·9 min read

Here are the best listening options from SiriusXM Holiday Channels & iHeartRadio

We'll be rockin' around the Christmas tree and radio this holiday season. While there are many reasons to fa-la-la-la-love this time of year, one, in particular, is the 24/7 Christmas music we get to enjoy in the weeks leading up to Dec. 25. Whether you're at home or commuting to the office, make your days merry and bright with some Yuletide tunes. Here's how to listen to holiday and Christmas music on the radio anytime and anywhere you want, including free Christmas music options!

When does Christmas music start on the radio this year?

Christmas is coming early to the airwaves. Several holiday channels actually already kicked off Nov. 1!

SiriusXM’s Christmas music channel lineup 2022

*Subscribers nationwide can listen to SiriusXM’s holiday channels in their car or on the SXM App.

70s/80s Holidays

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App.
Music to expect: Christmas and holiday tunes from the '70s and '80s.
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 29.

Acoustic Christmas

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App and on Channel 6.
Music to expect: Your destination for nothing but acoustic holiday tunes.
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 27 via the SiriusXM App and available on Channel 6 starting Dec. 24 through December 25.

Christmas Spirit

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App and on Channel 63.
Music to expect: Christmas music and holiday favorites from contemporary Christian artists.
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 27 on the SiriusXM App, and available on Channel 63 starting Dec. 7 through Dec. 27.

Cool Jazz Christmas

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App.
Music to expect: Christmas classics from contemporary jazz instrumentalists like Dave Koz, David Benoit, Jonathan Butler and Kenny, plus "some of the smoothest vocals."
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 27.

Country Christmas

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App and Channel 55
Music to expect: It's going to be a country Christmas with music from Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood and more.
When does it start? Available on the SiriusXM App and Channel 55 from Nov. 1 through Dec 27.

Hallmark Channel Radio

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App and on Channel 105.
Music to expect: Timeless Christmas music and carols brought to listeners by Hallmark Channel stars. Hallmark Channel Radio, hosted by Lacey Chabert, will also take listeners behind the scenes of their new Countdown to Christmas movies.
When does it start? Available on the SiriusXM App and Channel 105 Nov. 1 through Dec. 27.

Holiday Chill-Out

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App.
Music to expect: Relax as you listen to the 24/7 Holiday Chill-Out channel featuring "downtempo, chilled-out" holiday tunes.
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 27.

Holiday Instrumentals

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App.
Music to expect: Vocals in holiday favorites will be swapped for instruments.
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 27.

Holiday Pops

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App and on Channel 76.
Music to expect: Classical Christmas carols and holiday favorites performed by classical artists, including Andrea Bocelli, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Luciano Pavarotti and the New York Philharmonic.
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 27 on the SiriusXM App and on Channel 76 starting Dec. 24 through Dec. 25.

Holiday Soul

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App and on Channel 49.
Music to expect: Classic soul and Motown holiday music from the '60s and '70s, in addition to R&B holiday music from the '80s.
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 27 on the SiriusXM App and on Channel 49 starting Dec. 7 through Dec. 28.

Holiday Traditions

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App and on Channel 71
Music to expect: Traditional holiday tunes from the ‘40s through the ‘60s by artists like Bing Crosby, Andy Williams and Nat King Cole.
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 27 on the SiriusXM App and Channel 71.

Holly

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App and on Channel 104.
Music to expect: Contemporary holiday hits, including songs by Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé, Kelly Clarkson and Pentatonix.
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 27 on the SiriusXM App and Channel 104.

Jingle Jamz

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App.
Music to expect: A mix of Hip Hop and R&B artists from 1980 to now.
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 27.

Jolly Christmas

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App and on Channel 14.
Music to expect: It'll be a holly, jolly season listening to "upbeat, energetic holiday tunes."
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 27 on the SiriusXM App and on Channel 14 starting Nov. 11 through Dec. 27.

Kids Christmas

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App.
Music to expect: Rudolph, Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman will be taking over "to delight both kids and kids-at-heart all season."
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 27.

Navidad

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App.
Music to expect: Traditional Latin holiday classics as well as "popular treats of today."
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Jan. 6.

New Year’s Nation

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App and on Channel 104.
Music to expect: The station was curated to serve as the "ultimate New Year's celebration playlist" featuring the best pop, rhythm, dance and hip-hop tunes.
When does it start? Available on the SiriusXM App and on Channel 104 starting Dec. 27 through Jan. 3.

Noël Incontournable

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App.
Music to expect: Francophone Christmas classics and contemporary holiday songs from the ‘60s to today.
When does it start? Available year-round on the SXM App.

Mannheim Steamroller Channel

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App.
Music to expect: Hosted by Chip Davis, the channel will feature Mannheim Steamroller's "signature blend of symphonic, new age and rock-inspired Christmas music."
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 27.

Radio Hanukkah

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App.
Music to expect: Hanukkah-themed tunes, including contemporary, traditional and children selections, in addition to daily reflections and prayers related to the holiday.
When does it start? Available starting Dec. 16 through Dec. 27.

Real Jazz Holiday

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App.
Music to expect: Christmas classics from "jazz masters" like Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Norah Jones and Christian McBride.
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 27.

Rockin’ Xmas

How to listen: Via streaming on the SiriusXM App.
Music to expect: Literally rock around the tree to hits from U2, Tom Petty, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Eagles and more, plus "humorous tunes" from Adam Sandler and others.
When does it start? Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 27.

iHeartRadio Christmas music 2022

iHeartMedia Radio Stations

Every holiday season iHeartMedia converts music radio stations around the country to Christmas music. This year, more than 80 iHeartMedia radio stations will broadcast festive music.

Chicago's 93.9 Lite FM flipped on Nov. 1 with other stations to follow in the coming weeks. In the meantime, iHeart also offers free digital holiday stations:

iHeart Christmas

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Christmas favorites.

Holiday Season Radio

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Music and good cheer

iHeartChristmas Classics

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Christmas classics.

iHeartChristmas Country

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Country Christmas music.

Christmas Jazz

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Jazz classics.

iHeartChristmas R&B

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: R&B Christmas tunes.

Sacred Christmas

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Traditional Christmas carols and hymns.

iHeartChristmas Rock

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Rocking Christmas songs.

New Standards Holiday Channel

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Holiday music from WNYC.

North Pole Radio

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Holiday music hosted by the one and only Santa.

KING FM Classical Christmas

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Classical Christmas tunes from KING FM Seattle.

Holiday Channel from WQXR

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Classical holiday music from WQXR.

Holiday A2Z from WSKG

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Holiday music presented by WSKG Radio.

Navidad Time

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Christmas hits.

La Red Navideña

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Christmas music 24 hours a day.

Jingle Ball Radio

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Music from Jingle Ball performers.

Navidad con Santa

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Christmas music in Spanish.

The Current Holiday Stream

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Alternative, indie, and holiday music.

YourClassical Holiday

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: "Classical festive favorites."

Folk Alley Holiday

How to listen: Stream here or on the iHeartRadio App.
Music to expect: Holiday songs with a "familiar folk edge."

WKSU Holiday Classical