Capital's Summertime Ball 2026: Star-Studded Lineup Announced with RAYE, Niall Horan, and More
April 28, 2026
Capital’s Summertime Ball 2026 at Wembley Stadium is confirming a star-studded lineup, with RAYE, Niall Horan, Fatboy Slim, Myles Smith, Sekou, Robyn, Bebe Rexha and December 10 as the first wave of artists.
More major acts are expected to be revealed on Capital Breakfast the following day, keeping anticipation high for the one-day festival.
A special Barclaycard Out of the Blue performance will be part of the event, with around 80,000 fans expected in attendance.
December 10’s appearance links past, present, and future in pop, and fans are encouraged to sing along to crowd favorites like Robyn’s Dancing On My Own.
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Fatboy Slim is described as a pioneer of modern dance music and a long-standing fixture of the event.
Global founder Ashley Tabor-King CBE calls the Ball one of the UK’s biggest, most exciting music events with world-class performances.
Tabor-King emphasizes the Ball as a major UK music calendar event delivering big moments and global acts.
Readers are encouraged to stay updated via newsletters from Time Out London and MyLondon’s Going Out Out for city events.
Reaction to the lineup includes nostalgia for past “proper stars,” while noting the current lineup represents only half of the total.
RAYE is highlighted as a defining artist with recent chart-toppers, while Niall Horan returns to Wembley with new material ahead of his Dinner Party album.
Niall Horan’s set includes hits like Slow Hands and Nice to Meet Ya as part of his Stadium return.
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Yahoo News UK • Apr 28, 2026
RAYE, Niall Horan and Fatboy Slim lead first wave of stars for Capital’s Summertime Ball 2026
Global Northern Ireland • Apr 28, 2026
RAYE, Niall Horan, Fatboy Slim, and Myles Smith lead first wave of Capital’s Summertime Ball 2026 line-up
El-Balad.com • Apr 28, 2026
Barclaycard Summertime Ball: Niall Horan, Bebe Rexha, RAYE and Robyn set for Wembley