{"id":16731,"date":"2026-04-18T18:52:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T18:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/16731\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T18:52:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T18:52:18","slug":"how-to-get-tickets-to-the-britains-got-talent-semi-finals-ahead-of-this-years-live-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/16731\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get tickets to the Britain\u2019s Got Talent semi-finals ahead of this year&#8217;s live shows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                When do the semi-finals start and how can you get a ticket? <\/p>\n<p>        Share<\/p>\n<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"!no-underline flex justify-center flex-row\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"sidebar\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><\/p>\n<p>                Add as preferred <br \/>source on Google<br \/>\n                Add as preferred source on Google<br \/>\n            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/articles\/author\/robertslater\/\" class=\"max-sm:row-span-2 inline-block w-15 h-15 rounded-full overflow-hidden max-sm:ml-3 md:!my-3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Avatar photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cropped-Robert-96x96.jpg\"  class=\"avatar avatar-96 photo w-full h-full object-contain !my-0\" height=\"96\" width=\"96\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>      18 Apr 2026, 18:04<\/p>\n<p>          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/articles\/author\/robertslater\/\" class=\"basis-64 inline-block rounded-full overflow-hidden max-sm:ml-3 md:!my-3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"Avatar photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cropped-Robert-96x96.jpg\"  class=\"avatar avatar-96 photo w-full h-full object-cover !my-0\" height=\"96\" width=\"96\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Britain\u2019s Got Talent 2026 semi-finals are fast approaching, with the first live show of the series set to air later this month.<\/p>\n<p>Not content with watching it at home? Read on to find out how to get tickets for Britain\u2019s Got Talent semi-finals, how much they cost, and when they kick off\u2026<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45277 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ED-Standard-image-2026-04-16T170433.861.jpg\" alt=\"The judges on BGT 2026\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1080\"  \/>The live shows begin next week (Credit: ITV)<br \/>\nWhen do Britain\u2019s Got Talent semi-finals start?<\/p>\n<p>This weekend will see the final audition show of BGT 2026 take place.<\/p>\n<p>From next weekend, all BGT shows until the final will be broadcast live from the Apollo in London.<\/p>\n<p>The first live show of the series will take place on Saturday, April 25.<\/p>\n<p>The semi-finals will then air every Saturday, apart from the fourth semi-final, which will air on Sunday, May 17, due to the Eurovision Song Contest taking place the day before.<\/p>\n<p>The first semi-final will air on ITV1 and ITVX from 7pm on Saturday, April 25. There will be five semi-finals in total, with the grand final taking place on Saturday, May 30.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45278 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ED-Standard-image-2026-04-16T170716.279.jpg\" alt=\"Ant and Dec\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1080\"  \/>Ant and Dec will be hosting the semi-finals (Credit: ITV)<br \/>\nHow to get tickets to the Britain\u2019s Got Talent semi-final<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are available to the BGT final, and they\u2019re free!<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your television news<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\">here<\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/p>\n<p>You can get your tickets online from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.applausestore.com\/book-britain-got-talent-live-semi-finals-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Applause Store<\/a> \u2013 the award-winning agency for free TV and radio tickets.<\/p>\n<p>You will need to register with Applause Store to be entered into the ballot for a free ticket to the live semi-finals. If you have not received a ticket 24 hours before the live show, you have not been successful.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, if you\u2019re hoping to attend the first live semi-final on April 25th, you\u2019re out of luck. That date is fully booked.<\/p>\n<p>However, at the time of writing, there are still spots available for the second semi-final on Saturday, May 2.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45279 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ED-Standard-image-2026-04-16T170727.462.jpg\" alt=\"The judges and Ant and Dec on BGT 2026 \" width=\"1980\" height=\"1080\"  \/>Tickets are free, but you\u2019ll need to be quick! (Credit: ITV)<br \/>\nHow long is the Britain\u2019s Got Talent semi-final on for?<\/p>\n<p>The audition episodes of BGT 2026 so far have been approximately an hour long.<\/p>\n<p>However, from the semi-finals onwards, episodes of the show are set to double in length.<\/p>\n<p>The first semi-final will therefore begin at 7pm and run through to 9pm.<\/p>\n<p>This will, of course, have an impact on the remainder of ITV\u2019s Saturday evening schedule.<\/p>\n<p>As a result of BGT running over, Celebrity Sabotage\u2019s final episode will air earlier than usual. It will be broadcast in the 6pm slot before BGT.<\/p>\n<p>The 1% Club will also be taking a break on April 25. Graham Norton\u2019s new show, The Neighbourhood, will be airing in its 9pm slot instead.<\/p>\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/articles\/britains-got-talent-2026-viewers-series-axe-meaningless-golden-buzzer-slammed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Britain\u2019s Got Talent viewers call for series axe as \u2018meaningless\u2019 Golden Buzzer slammed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Britain\u2019s Got Talent continues tonight (Saturday, April 18) from 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>        Share<\/p>\n<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"!no-underline flex justify-center flex-row\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"bottom\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><\/p>\n<p>                Add as preferred <br \/>source on Google<br \/>\n                Add as preferred source on Google<br \/>\n            <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When do the semi-finals start and how can you get a ticket? 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