Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard tickets go on sale this week, and fans are going wild over this year’s stellar lineup.
On Monday, it was confirmed that Mariah Carey will headline the annual music event, set to take place at London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday, June 15.
The pop icon will be in good company too, as she will be joined the likes of Benson Boone, Lola Young, Busted vs McFly, and Jessie J.
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With tickets set to go on sale on Wednesday (April 30), read on for everything you need to know...
On Capital FM’s Instagram announcement post, fans have been sharing their thoughts on the eclectic lineup.
One commented, “How the hell have you managed to book Mariah? Wow. That has to be the biggest booking you’ve ever had.”
Another joked, “Who defrosted Mariah six months early?!” A third wrote, “Whichever diva booked Mariah deserves a pay rise.”
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Others are more excited to see Jessie J make a comeback after taking a break from the spotlight for a couple of years.
Where to buy Capital FM Summertime Ball with Barclaycard 2025 tickets
General sale opens at 9am on Wednesday, April 30 via AXS. You must create an account in order to purchase tickets.
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You can also purchase VIP and hospitality packages via Seat Unique.
If you don’t manage to get hold of tickets, there are plenty of other music events to book in this summer. From Radio 1’s Big Weekend to Wireless and Reading and Leeds Festival, shop tickets below now (before they sell out).
Where to buy tickets for this summer's biggest festivals
Pub in the Park
What: Picture Michelin-star food, ice-cold pints, and big tunes all in one place. Pub in the Park is where chefs and chart-toppers collide (the eclectic line-up features the likes of Dizzee Rascal and Will Young). With pints and gourmet food on offer, it's basically your local - but way fancier and way more fun.
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When: May-September (four weekends over various locations)
Where to buy tickets: pubintheparkuk.com
Radio 1’s Big Weekend
What: Radio 1’s annual weekender is the ultimate kick-off to festival season, and this year it's coming to Liverpool. Massive names, huge crowds and affordable tickets (general sale is from £33 although your best chance now is to go down the resale route). This year, Tom Grennan is headlining with the likes of Biffy Clyro and The Wombats also taking to the stage.
When: 23 to 25 May
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Where to buy tickets: Ticketmaster, StubHub, Viagogo
Download Festival
What: The spiritual home of mosh pits, Donington Park is once again set to play host to three days of absolute carnage. Whatever you're into, there are some epic names taking the stage this year including Green Day, Korn and Sleep Token. Rain or shine, you’re guaranteed to leave with bruises, core memories, and probably no voice.
When: 11 to 15 June
Where to buy tickets: See Tickets, StubHub, Viagogo
Wireless
What: London's annual festival is returning to its former home of Finsbury Park and this year boasts a star-studded lineup including Drake and Burna Boy, promising enough Instagram content to last the year. It’s less tents and mud, more designer shades and TikTok dances. VIP energy, even if you're not VIP.
When: 11 to 13 July
Where to buy tickets: StubHub, Viagogo
Reading and Leeds Festival
What: Reading and Leeds: the annual rite of passage for any UK festival fan. Rock, indie, grime - whatever you’re into, it's got it, with this year playing host to The Kooks, Bloc Party and Chappell Roan. Expect beer showers, mosh pits, and most likely someone burning a tent by Sunday morning.
When: 21 to 24 August
Where to buy tickets: Live Nation, StubHub, Viagogo
Topics: Music
Danielle Fowler