In just a few hours, some of the world’s biggest stars will take to the stage at Capital’s Summertime Ball 2025.
First broadcasting in 1973, Capital went on to host its first Jingle Bell Ball in 2008, with the Summertime Ball coming the following year.
The events are either held at Wembley Stadium or the O2 arena and offer a one-day festival within a stadium.
Its two events have since gone on to become popular fixtures in London’s live music calendar.
Today, this year’s Summertime Ball, held at Wembley, will see performances from Mariah Carey, Will Smith, Jade, Jessie J and Rita Ora.
Before the event kicks off – here’s everything you need to know.
Summertime Ball 2025 line-up: Who is playing?
The artists on the line-up for this year’s event range from bona-fide legends, recent household names and even the UK’s 2025 Eurovision act.
Former Little Mix singer Jade will be the opening act, which comes after she launched her solo career and comes a few months before the release of her debut album That’s Showbiz Baby
‘I’m so excited to do festival season, do Summertime Ball and just be out and about because I’ve not actually done my own shows yet. So, I’m really excited to do my own shows, have my own dancers,’ she told Capital Breakfast hosts Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby last week.
Pop icon Mariah Carey will also hit the stage, with other names including Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff, whose set will be a one-off UK exclusive show.
Meanwhile Benson Boone, Tate McRae, Myles Smith, Lola Young, KSI, Reneé Rapp, Zara Larsson, Busted Vs McFly, Rita Ora, Dasha, James Hype and Remember Monday.
Jessie J will also be performing before she takes a break to undergo treatment for breast cancer.
Are there any tickets left?
Tickets for the Summertime Ball were snapped up quickly as soon as they went on sale.
For those lucky enough to have got them in time, doors open at 1.30pm, with the event running from 3.30pm- 9.30pm.
How to watch the Summertime Ball?
Even if you missed out on a ticket, fans can still tune in and watch all the action from the comfort of their homes.
The Summertime Ball will be streaming live on Global Player, the official Capital app, and Capital’s YouTube channel.
Capital is currently broadcasting live from Wembley Stadium, bringing fans all the action including exclusive artist interviews, all the backstage gossip and outstanding live sets from the Ball’s iconic stage.
Capital Breakfast hosts Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby will be on air throughout the Ball to share exclusive behind-the-scenes access, gossip and interviews with artists.
The Global Player stream goes live from 3.30pm.
Meanwhile you’ll also be able to watch highlights on on ITV, ITV1 and ITVX, and STV and STV Player on Sunday 22nd of June from 5.30pm.
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