Now, the full official list isn’t out yet—Coca‑Cola loves to keep us on the edge of our sleigh seats. But based on the patterns from previous years, we can make some very educated guesses. And I’ve got my ear to the ground (and my eye on their social media).
Expect the tour to kick off in mid‑November and run straight through to just before Christmas Eve. The truck is a workaholic, but even it needs a day off to watch Home Alone for the 47th time.
Likely Stops on the 2026 Route
If history repeats itself—and it always does with Red—you’ll want to look at these cities. London is almost always a given, usually parking up near the O2 or in Leicester Square, where the queue becomes a social event. Bring snacks. You’ll need them.
Manchester is another safe bet. The truck loves a bit of Northern hospitality. Expect huge crowds near the Trafford Centre or Piccadilly Gardens, where everyone will be taking the same photo of the truck, and no one cares. We are all the same person at Christmas.
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Then we have Glasgow, Cardiff, and Birmingham. These three are the holy trinity of tour stops. The truck usually hits a major shopping centre in each, turning a normal Tuesday into a “let’s all stand in the cold for an hour and love it” Tuesday.
