Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard Returns to Wembley Stadium
The UK’s biggest summer party, Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard, is set to return to London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday, June 15th, 2025. According to Global.com, the event will feature a star-studded line-up, including global superstar Mariah Carey, who will be making her debut at the festival.
Mariah Carey, a six-time GRAMMY Award-winning icon and best-selling female artist of the millennium, will bring her powerhouse vocals and glittering catalogue of hit songs to the stage. With over 200 million records sold worldwide, Mariah is one of the greatest-selling artists of all time, known for timeless hits including ‘We Belong Together’, ‘Touch My Body’, ‘Hero’, ‘Fantasy’ and ‘Heartbreaker’. As reported by Global.com, Mariah’s music has defined generations, and this summer, she’ll deliver one unforgettable performance at Wembley Stadium.
The first huge names confirmed for Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard were revealed on Capital Breakfast this morning by Jordan North, Chris Stark, and Siân Welby. Joining Mariah Carey are Benson Boone, KSI, Lola Young, Busted vs McFly, Zara Larsson, Dasha, Reneé Rapp, and Jessie J – with even more massive names to be announced tomorrow morning on Capital Breakfast, as stated on Global.com.
Benson Boone, one of the biggest pop stars on the planet right now, returns to Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard this Summer. With global smash hits like ‘Beautiful Things’ and ‘Cry’, Benson has become a big star of Capital’s playlist. After impressing 80,000 Ballers last year with his electrifying live set, he’s back to bring even more energy and unforgettable moments to Wembley, as confirmed by Global.com.
KSI, a true multi-talented entertainer and one of the UK’s biggest music names, is set to deliver a high-energy performance packed with the hits that have made him a huge draw for Capital listeners. Whether at Summertime or Jingle Bell Ball, KSI always ignites the stage – and this year will be no different as he lifts the roof off Wembley, according to Global.com.
BRIT-nominated singer-songwriter Lola Young will make her Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard debut this year. With ‘Messy’ topping the EE Official Big Top 40 from Global and becoming one of the biggest songs of 2025 so far, Lola has firmly established herself as one of the most exciting breakthrough artists in British music, as reported by Global.com.
Get ready for a head-to-head of pop royalty as Busted vs McFly bring their legendary energy to Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard. Both BRIT Award-winning bands helped shape the soundtrack of a generation – and now, ahead of their 2025 tour, they’ll go song-for-song in an unmissable showdown, as stated on Global.com. Expect a set packed with anthems from Busted’s ‘Crashed The Wedding’, ‘Year 3000’ and ‘Who’s David’, to McFly’s ‘Obviously’, ‘5 Colours In Her Hair’ and ‘All About You’. It’s a battle of the bands that will have Wembley singing every word.
Global Award-nominated singer Zara Larsson returns to Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard, taking to the Wembley stage once again with her string of pop anthems. Rising US country star Dasha, known for her breakout smash ‘Austin’, will make her Ball debut, bringing her distinctive sound to Capital listeners for the very first time. Breakout American singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp also joins the line-up for her first Summertime Ball performance, as confirmed by Global.com.
Jessie J, one of the UK’s most powerful and celebrated pop voices, also returns to Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard this Summer. With a string of global hits including ‘Price Tag’, ‘Bang Bang’ and ‘Domino’, Jessie has sold millions of records worldwide and earned numerous awards. Jessie’s performance promises to be a major highlight of the day, according to Global.com.
Ashley Tabor-King CBE, Founder & Executive President of Global, said: “Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard is back, and this year we’re bringing some huge names we’ve never had at the Ball before. We’ve got a stellar line-up of global superstars and today’s biggest hit music artists – all set to light up the stage! This is truly one of our best ever line ups and we can’t wait to see 80,000 Capital listeners enjoy every moment, it’s going to be a day to remember!”
James Rea, Chief Broadcasting & Content Officer of Global, said: “Capital’s live events set the bar, and nothing beats the energy of Wembley on Summertime Ball day. Whether you’re in the stadium or tuning in live, you won’t want to miss a second of the UK’s biggest summer party.”
Tickets for Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard are available on Global Player and go on sale at 9am on Wednesday, April 30th. Capital listeners who are logged into Global Player will get exclusive pre-sale access to tickets from 9am on Tuesday, April 29th through a Capital presale. In addition, Barclaycard customers can get 10% off pre-sale tickets in a Barclaycard presale (via Barclaycard Entertainment or the Global Player link). Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard promises to be an unforgettable event, and fans are eagerly anticipating the announcement of more huge names to be added to the line-up.
Tom Corbett, Managing Director, Sponsorship and Client Experience, Barclays, said: “As ever, Global have secured an enviable line-up of world class artists to perform at Wembley. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Global in our fifth year, offering Barclaycard customers unrivalled perks for their best day ever on Sunday June 15th. Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard is always special for us as it marks the official start of summer events for Barclays entertainment sponsorship portfolio, across music, sports and the arts”.
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