The Today Debate
Tue 20 Oct · 20:00
BBC Radio Theatre
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The Today Debate will occur on 20 October 2026 at BBC Radio Theatre in London. Free tickets for the BBC studio audience must be requested in advance, and admission is not guaranteed. The event starts at 19:30 and has a running time of 1 hour, with an age limit of 18+.
The Today Debate returns to the BBC Radio Theatre.
The Today Debate is about taking a subject and pulling it apart with more time than we could ever have during the programme in the morning.
Free tickets to be in the BBC studio audience at BBC Radio Theatre, London. Tickets are free but must be requested in advance on the BBC website and admission is not guaranteed; every guest needs original photo ID.
Doors open 19:30 · Running time: 1 hour · Age limit: 18+.
Ticket requests for this date are currently closed; check the BBC page for released or returned tickets.
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Frequently asked questions
The Today Debate takes place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 20:00.
The Today Debate is held at BBC Radio Theatre in London (Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA).
Entry to The Today Debate is free.
The forecast for The Today Debate is Partly cloudy · 13°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of BBC Radio Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The Today Debate can be booked via bbc.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The Today Debate will occur on 20 October 2026 at BBC Radio Theatre in London. Free tickets for the BBC studio audience must be requested in advance, and admission is not guaranteed. The event starts at 19:30 and has a running time of 1 hour, with an age limit of 18+.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
The Today Debate returns to the BBC Radio Theatre.
The Today Debate is about taking a subject and pulling it apart with more time than we could ever have during the programme in the morning.
Free tickets to be in the BBC studio audience at BBC Radio Theatre, London. Tickets are free but must be requested in advance on the BBC website and admission is not guaranteed; every guest needs original photo ID.
Doors open 19:30 · Running time: 1 hour · Age limit: 18+.
Ticket requests for this date are currently closed; check the BBC page for released or returned tickets.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of BBC Radio Theatre. Searching near Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA; check-in Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
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WhereBBC Radio Theatre
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is The Today Debate?
The Today Debate takes place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 20:00.
Where is The Today Debate taking place?
The Today Debate is held at BBC Radio Theatre in London (Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA).
How much are tickets for The Today Debate?
Entry to The Today Debate is free.
What will the weather be like at The Today Debate?
The forecast for The Today Debate is Partly cloudy · 13°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near The Today Debate?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of BBC Radio Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for The Today Debate?
Tickets for The Today Debate can be booked via bbc.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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