RAYE, Niall Horan And Fatboy Slim Headline First Announce For Capital’s Summertime Ball 2026

RAYE, Niall Horan, Fatboy Slim, Myles Smith, Sekou, Robyn, Bebe Rexha and December 10 have been revealed as the first wave of performers for Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard 2026.

The UK’s flagship summer pop show is set to return to Wembley Stadium on Saturday June 6, where a crowd of 80,000 is expected to fill the venue for a full day of major hits, unexpected moments and one of the most anticipated line ups of the year.

The reveal came during Capital Breakfast, with hosts Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby confirming the names while hinting that more headline acts will be announced on Wednesday morning 29 April 2026.

Seven time BRIT Award winner RAYE returns to the Ball as one of the most in demand artists right now. Following the impact of her chart leading album and global records including Escapism. and WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!, she is expected to deliver one of the standout performances of the day.

Niall Horan is also on the bill, marking a major Wembley appearance ahead of his fourth solo album Dinner Party, which is due for release in June.

With hits such as Slow Hands, Nice To Meet Ya and his recent collaboration alongside Myles Smith.

Dance icon Fatboy Slim will step onto the Summertime Ball stage for the first time, bringing a catalogue of era defining tracks including Praise You and Right Here, Right Now. His high energy sets are built for massive crowds, making him one of the most anticipated acts on the line up.

Emerging talent Sekou, named this year’s Capital Buzz Artist, is set to perform for his largest audience yet after becoming the youngest ever winner of the BRITs Rising Star award.

Pop favourite Robyn will make her debut at the Ball, celebrating her new album Sexistential while performing fan favourites like Dancing On My Own at Wembley.

US chart star Bebe Rexha also joins the line up, bringing global hits including I’m Good Blue and Meant to Be.

New Netflix group December 10 complete the first announcement, taking on the biggest stage of their career so far following the momentum of Run My Way and Angel.

Global founder Ashley Tabor-King CBE said the Ball continues to be “one of the biggest and most exciting events in the UK music calendar,” promising world class performances and major moments when it returns in June.

Tickets will go on general sale at 9am on Thursday 30 April 2026 through Global Player, with Capital listeners given exclusive pre sale access from Wednesday 29 April 2026. Barclaycard customers will also be able to take advantage of a 10 per cent discount during the Barclaycard pre sale.

More major names are set to be announced on Capital Breakfast from 7am tomorrow.