Capital reveals first wave of artists for Summertime Ball 2026

The first wave of artists set to perform at Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard 2026 have been unveiled, with major names confirmed for the return of the summer music event.

The show will take place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 6 June, bringing together 80,000 fans for a day of live music, as some of the world’s biggest artists prepare to take to the stage.

The first names were announced this morning on Capital Breakfast by Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby, with RAYE, Niall Horan, Fatboy Slim, Myles Smith, Sekou, Robyn, Bebe Rexha and December 10 all confirmed, and more acts due to be revealed tomorrow.

RAYE returns as one of the defining artists of the moment, following the success of her number one album and a run of global hits, alongside her strong reputation for live performances.

Niall Horan also joins the line-up, with a catalogue of well-known tracks and a new album, Dinner Party, arriving in June, marking a major return to Wembley for the artist this summer.

Fatboy Slim will make his Summertime Ball debut, bringing decades of dance music hits to the stage, while Myles Smith continues his rapid rise after a breakthrough year that included a BRIT Award win and high-profile collaborations.

Emerging talent is also part of the mix, with Sekou announced as this year’s Capital Buzz artist, highlighting new voices in UK music and giving him his biggest live audience to date.

Robyn is set to make her debut at the event, adding her established pop catalogue to the line-up, while Bebe Rexha will also perform at the Ball for the first time, bringing a set built on global chart success.

New boyband December 10, formed through Netflix series The Next Act, will step onto the Wembley stage as one of the newest additions, reflecting the event’s mix of established names and rising acts.

Fans attending can also expect a special surprise performance as part of the Barclaycard Out of the Blue slot, which has become a regular highlight of the show.

With more names still to be announced, anticipation is building ahead of what is expected to be another major live music event this summer.