Wembley Stadium Gears Up for a Star-Studded Summertime Ball
Forget predictable pop shows—Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard 2025 is piling on the surprises. Slated for Sunday, 15th June, this annual Wembley Stadium bash isn’t just a concert. It’s a blockbuster gathering of living legends, hit-makers, and rising stars, all crammed into one monster live event. Did anyone expect Mariah Carey and Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff to top the bill? Now that's the kind of playful thrill summer needs.
Fans snapped up tickets in record time, with anticipation shooting through the roof the moment the headliners were revealed. Mariah Carey—the chart titan with more number-ones than most artists can count—returns to a UK stage, promising vocal fireworks and the kind of nostalgia only she can bring. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder in the headline spot, Will Smith reunites with DJ Jazzy Jeff to bring hip-hop’s golden era back to life, dropping party anthems from their Fresh Prince days and a dash of Hollywood flair.
The Ultimate Pop and Hip-Hop Line-Up
The magic doesn’t stop with the headliners. The full set-list could pass for a best-of playlist across pop and hip-hop. Benson Boone, who turned TikTok virality into arena-packed reality with tracks like 'Ghost Town,' joins Canadian singer-songwriter Tate McRae, currently riding a wave with her addictive single ‘Greedy.’ Myles Smith steps up as BRIT Rising Star and is tipped to be this summer’s breakthrough, while Lola Young brings her unique blend of soul and honesty to the stadium crowd.
The line-up is bursting at the seams with familiar faces and daring collaborations. KSI—YouTuber, boxing ace, rap sensation—slots right in next to his internet generation peers. Fans of 2000s pop are in for a treat: Busted and McFly face-off in a cheeky nostalgia-fuelled ‘battle’ that’s set to bring back teenage memories for half the audience. There’s also the much-anticipated solo debut of JADE, previously a member of girl-group powerhouse Little Mix. After years in the global spotlight, her first solo live set is one to watch for drama and big vocals.
- Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff
- Mariah Carey
- Benson Boone
- Tate McRae
- Myles Smith
- Lola Young
- KSI
- JADE
- Reneé Rapp
- Zara Larsson
- Jessie J
- Busted vs McFly
- Rita Ora
- Dasha
- James Hype
- Remember Monday
International names keep this party global: Swedish pop star Zara Larsson, powerhouse vocalist Reneé Rapp, and British juggernauts Jessie J and Rita Ora promise slick performances with massive crowd singalongs. DJ-producer James Hype and emerging band Remember Monday round out the bill with a punch of club energy and genre mash-ups.
No wristbands left? There’s still a sliver of hope for die-hard fans—prizes and ticket drops are up for grabs through Capital FM's Global Player app. For those lucky enough to have scored a ticket, Wembley is about to host its biggest summer blowout yet, with pop and hip-hop icons leading the charge and the next generation following right behind.
