Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball at The O2 in London kicks off with Night One on Saturday, December 6, headlined by Ed Sheeran alongside RAYE, Anne‑Marie and Leigh‑Anne, with additional acts including Rizzle Kicks, Mimi Webb, Moliy, Sonny Fodera and Alessi Rose.

Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday, November 7, while Global Player listeners get exclusive presale access starting at 9am on Thursday, November 6.

Night two’s lineup will be revealed on Capital Breakfast on the morning of November 6, with further announcements expected.

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Ashley Tabor-King CBE, Global’s Founder and Executive President, calls the event the UK’s biggest Christmas party and the festive season kickoff.

The organizers initially revealed part of the artist lineup on air, promising massive surprises and extra festive sparkle for the event.

Ed Sheeran marks his fifth Jingle Bell Ball appearance, performing new material from his album Play, including the tracks Azizam and Sapphire.

The O2 is transformed into a winter pop spectacle with a capacity of around 20,000 attendees.

Capital, Global and Barclaycard present the annual festive concert, with live broadcasts and hosts involved in announcing the event.

Capital’s site provides FAQs and additional info, with broadcast coverage on Capital Breakfast and availability via Global Player.

Global Player and YouTube will stream the event, with ITV1/ITVX broadcasting a December recap as part of the Global–ITV partnership.

Audience options include attending in person, streaming online, and a December highlights programme on ITV networks.

The night features a special Barclaycard ‘Out of the Blue’ surprise, with a later ITV broadcast to recap the festivities.

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Leigh-Anne becomes the most-booked artist in Jingle Bell Ball history, making her eighth appearance and performing material from her solo work.

While the full two-day lineup isn’t complete, organizers indicate more acts will be revealed before showtime.

Past Jingle Bell Ball lineups from 2024 are referenced in related coverage.

Organizers emphasize the show as the UK’s biggest Christmas party, a flagship festive kickoff with two nights of performances and extra attractions.

Time Out London noted the event as part of Capital FM’s twice-yearly O2 sets, following their Summertime Ball.

RAYE is highlighted as a major draw with a world-exclusive on-stage appearance alongside sisters Absolutely and Amma, in addition to her recent releases.

Anne‑Marie headlines with a set featuring collaborations and her hit single Depressed, while Leigh‑Anne prepares for her solo album drop next month.

Ed Sheeran headlines, riding the wave of his eighth studio album Play and a global sales milestone, with a notable collaboration dynamic alongside RAYE.

Ed Sheeran returns to the Jingle Bell Ball for a fifth time, showcasing a broader catalogue since his 2021 appearance.

The lineup will be announced live on Capital Breakfast across November 5–6 by hosts Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby, with talks of huge names and festive surprises.

Dance-focused set with Sonny Fodera at The O2 on Saturday, while Alessi Rose debuts as the 2025 Capital Buzz Artist.