RAYE, Niall Horan and Fatboy Slim lead first wave of stars for Capital’s Summertime Ball 2026
Capital has unveiled the first names for this year’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard, returning to Wembley Stadium on June 6 with 80,000 fans and a stacked line‑up of global stars.
RAYE, Niall Horan, Fatboy Slim, Myles Smith, Sekou, Robyn, Bebe Rexha and new boy band December 10 are the first artists confirmed for Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard 2026.
The UK’s biggest summer pop event roars back into Wembley Stadium on Saturday June 6, where 80,000 fans will pack in for a day of chart‑topping performances, surprise moments and one of the most talked‑about line‑ups of the year.
The announcement was made on Capital Breakfast by Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby, who teased that another wave of major acts will be revealed on Wednesday morning (29.04.26).
Seven‑time BRIT Award winner RAYE returns to the Ball as one of the defining artists of the moment. Fresh off the success of her chart‑topping album and global hits including Escapism. and WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!, she’s expected to deliver one of the day’s standout sets.
Niall Horan also joins the bill, marking a huge Wembley moment ahead of the release of his fourth solo album Dinner Party in June.
With hits like Slow Hands, Nice To Meet Ya and his recent collaboration with Myles Smith.
Dance legend Fatboy Slim will make his Summertime Ball debut, bringing decades of festival‑defining anthems including Praise You and Right Here, Right Now. His high‑energy sets are built for stadium crowds, making him one of the most anticipated additions.
Rising star Sekou, this year’s Capital Buzz Artist, will take on his biggest audience yet after becoming the youngest‑ever BRITs Rising Star winner.
Pop icon Robyn will perform at the Ball for the first time, celebrating the release of her new album Sexistential and bringing classics like Dancing On My Own to Wembley.
US hitmaker Bebe Rexha also joins the line‑up, armed with global smashes including I’m Good (Blue) and Meant to Be.
Newly formed Netflix boy band December 10 round out the first announcement, stepping onto the biggest stage of their career following the success of Run My Way and Angel.
Global founder Ashley Tabor‑King CBE said the Ball remains “one of the biggest and most exciting events in the UK music calendar,” promising world‑class performances and huge moments when the show returns in June.
Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Thursday (30.04.26) via Global Player, with Capital listeners getting exclusive pre‑sale access from Wednesday (29.04.26). Barclaycard customers can also access a 10 per cent discount during the Barclaycard pre‑sale.
More huge names will be revealed on Capital Breakfast from 7am tomorrow.
