CAPITAL'S Summertime Ball with Barclay's is returning to Wembley for 2025 with a ludicrous line-up of singing superstars.
The event sold out quickly last year and is expected to do so again, so here's everything you need to know to avoid disappointment this time around.
When is the Summertime Ball?
Capital's Summertime Ball is an annual outdoor gig that showcases headline performances from worldwide acts.
The concert is usually held on either first or second Saturday or Sunday of June by the radio station Capital.
This 'highly anticipated' event is returning for summer 2025 and Capital radio is pulling out all of the stops to make it the biggest and best yet.
Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard takes place on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Wembley Stadium.
The festival first began in 2009, and was held at the Emirates Stadium.
It has since been held at Wembley Stadium, where it will once agian return for 2025.
Since 2009 the Summertime Ball has been promoted and broadcast by the Capital network. There has been four different sponsors since its first event, including ASOS and Apple Music.
In 2023, Kylie Minogue made a surprise performance at the Wembley stadium gig.
Raye also made waves with her performance of 'Escapism' — before returning to stun fans again in 2024.
Surprise acts for Capital's Summertime Ball have not yet been announced.
How to get tickets for the Summertime Ball 2025
To attend this year's Capital's Summertime Ball, first off fans need to download Global Player — the official Capital app — on their smartphone or tablet from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Capital listeners logged into Global Player will have exclusive pre-sale access from 9am on Tuesday, April 29.
There is also a 10% discount on pre-sale tickets when paying with a Barclaycard or Barclays Premier Card through Barclaycard Entertainment or via the Global Player link.
General sale tickets will then be available from 9am on Wednesday, April 30, exclusively on Global Player
Summertime Ball 2025 lineup
The lineup for 2025 is full of chart-topping stars including:
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey has sold over 220million records worldwide, but she's never performed at Capital's Summertime Ball — until now!
This year she will show off her incredible vocal range and will no doubt sing a selection of her massive hits.
She has 19 Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, making her the second-most successful artist ever behind the Beatles.
Lola Young
Brit Award-nominated hitmaker Lola Young is performing on the Wembley stage this year.
The British singer-songwriter is best-known for her hit single Messy and emotionally resonant music.
The rising star has released two albums since 2023, and has also teased exciting upcoming collaborations, including international projects.
Reneé Rapp
American singer-songwriter and actress Reneé Rapp is also part of the star-studded line-up.
She first gained major recognition for her role as Regina George in the Broadway musical Mean Girls.
Reneé later reprised the role for the 2024 musical film adaptation, as well as contributing to its soundtrack.
Zara Larsson
Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson is performing at Capital's Summertime Ball 2025.
She is best-known for her string of summer anthems and previous Ball appearances.
Zara will no doubt be bringing her signature style and catalogue of infectious hits to the Wembley stage.
KSI
KSI is returning to perform on stage at Wembley for the first time in three years.
The YouTuber-turned-rapper has had multiple Top 10 singles, and is joining the line-up for his second appearance at the Ball.
Fans are sure to enjoy his high-energy performance featuring plenty of crowd engagement.
Jessie J
Jessie J is returning after over a decade away from the Ball.
She's back with a load of new music to showcase, and no doubt will throw in some classic hits for the fans.
Capital said: "We're so glad to have this pop icon back in our lives and cannot wait for her huge performance at Wembley Stadium, you already know how those vocals are gonna sound."
Dasha
Dasha will be making her debut performance at Capital's Summertime Ball 2025.
The rising US country star came to prominence with her breakout hit Austin.
She's set showcase songs from her debut album What Happens Now? on the Wembley stage.
Busted Vs McFly
Headlining the Ball is the supergroup Busted Vs McFly, combining the talents and hits of both iconic British bands.
Busted VsMcFly, the 'noughties bands who go head-to head, or mic-to-mic, against each other.
Their appearance at the Summertime Ball comes before a massive nationwide tour.
James Bourne from Busted said: "The whole tour is to find out who's a better band. Fans can decide.
"They can come and support their band and they might change their mind. It's going to be a fight to the death."
Benson Boone
Benson Boone rose to superstardom with his first-ever UK Top 5 single with viral smash Beautiful Things.
He auditioned for American Idol series 19, making the show's Top 24 contestants.
After his stunning performance in 2024, when he made the crowd swoon with performances of Slow It Down and Forever and a Day, Benson is returning to the Wembley stage once again.
How to watch Capital's Summertime Ball
Even if you can't make it to Wembley Stadium, you don't have to miss out.
Tune into the show online from wherever you are to join in the fun.
Global Player will be streaming the Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard
The stream goes live from 3pm on Sunday June 15, 2025.
You can catch all of the performances from some of the world's biggest artists.
Just visit your app store to download the Global Player app or tune in online at globalplayer.com.
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