Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard is back – and the full lineup has been confirmed.
The UK’s most iconic summer music event returns to Wembley Stadium on Sunday 15th June 2025, bringing together 80,000 Capital listeners and an all-star roster of the world’s hottest artists for an unforgettable day of live music and entertainment.
Revealed live this morning on Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby, even more massive names have been added to the line-up. Joining the previously announced Mariah Carey, Benson Boone, KSI, Lola Young, Busted vs McFly, Zara Larsson, Reneé Rapp, and Jessie J are:
- Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff (in a UK-exclusive one-off performance!)
- Tate McRae
- Myles Smith
- JADE
- James Hype
- Remember Monday
- Rita Ora
In a surprise announcement, Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff will reunite for a UK-exclusive set at the Ball! With classic anthems like ‘Summertime’, ‘Miami’, ‘Men In Black’, and the iconic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme, the GRAMMY-winning duo are set to light up Wembley with their unmistakable energy and nostalgic hits – performing for Capital fans for the first time ever.
Pop sensation Tate McRae, a favourite with Capital listeners, is also confirmed to return following her 2023 Jingle Bell Ball performance. With chart-topping tracks like ‘Greedy’ and a brand new album ‘So Close to What’, Tate’s set promises to be one of the highlights of the day.
Rising British star Myles Smith, winner of the BRIT Rising Star Award, will make his debut at the Ball. Known for breakout hits ‘Stargazing’ and ‘Nice To Meet You’, he’s set to perform for his biggest audience yet.
JADE, fresh off her BRIT win for Best British Pop Act, will take to the Wembley stage solo for the first time. After making waves as part of Little Mix, JADE returns with solo hits like ‘IT Girl’, ‘Angel of My Dreams’ and ‘Fantasy’, ready to captivate the Capital crowd once again.
Also returning to the Ball is Rita Ora – a global star with over 10 billion streams and a catalogue of hits including ‘Anywhere’, ‘Your Song’ and ‘Let You Love Me’. She’s a Ball veteran and fan favourite, ready to bring her infectious energy to Wembley once more.
Superstar DJ and producer James Hype will deliver an epic party set filled with summer bangers like ‘Ferrari’ and ‘More Than Friends’. Expect high energy and huge vibes when he hits the decks.
British country-pop trio Remember Monday, set to represent the UK at Eurovision 2025, will also join the line-up. Their viral hit ‘What The Hell Just Happened’ is already gaining traction, and the Ball marks another major milestone in their breakout year.
Ashley Tabor-King CBE, Founder & Executive President of Global, said:
“Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard is back, and we’re thrilled to welcome some of the biggest names we’ve ever had. With a stellar mix of global icons and today’s hitmakers, this is one of the most exciting line-ups in Ball history. We can’t wait to see 80,000 Capital listeners singing along at Wembley – it’s going to be a summer to remember!”
James Rea, Chief Broadcasting & Content Officer at Global, added:
“This year’s Ball is bigger than ever! Every act, every moment, is designed to give our fans the best experience possible. Huge thanks to the entire Capital and Global team for pulling together such an incredible show.”
🎟 Tickets go on sale at 9am on Wednesday 30th April, exclusively via Global Player.
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🔓 Capital listeners who log in to Global Player will get exclusive presale access from 9am on Tuesday 29th April.
💳 Barclaycard customers can also enjoy 10% off presale tickets via Barclaycard Entertainment or the Global Player link.
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