Every update from Capital's Summertime Ball 2025 with Barclaycard

15 June 2025, 22:55 | Updated: 16 June 2025, 10:29

Every update from Capital's Summertime Ball 2025 with Barclaycard
Every update from Capital's Summertime Ball 2025 with Barclaycard. Picture: Global/Shutterstock
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All the on stage and backstage updates from Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard as and when they happened.

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Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard 2025 officially proved to be one of the most iconic shows in Summertime Ball history.

Want to know what happened at Capital's Summertime Ball as and when it happened? This piece lets you know every single thing that went5 on both on and off the stage this year. From incredible performances to hilarious backstage moments, we're here to give you a full breakdown of the 2025 Summertime Ball.

This year, there were performances from rising stars like Lola Young, pop superstars like Tate McRae and legends like Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Not to mention, JADE took to the Ball stage as a soloist for the first time and thee Mariah Carey made her her Summertime Ball debut.

On top of that, our presenters Jordan, Chris and Kemi chatted to the Ballers for exclusive interviews.

Think of this page as your official VIP behind the scenes pass to Capital's Summertime Ball.

Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff - Summertime (Live at Capital’s Summertime Ball 2025)

21:50 - Every season is Mariah Carey season!

Mariah Carey may be known as the Queen of Christmas but she proved tonight that she's the Queen of Summertime too. From a hit-packed setlist with her signature vocals, to an emotional moment where she gifted a young girl a toy lamb, Mariah ended the night on the highest of high notes.

Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey. Picture: Shutterstock

21:20 - Everything about Benson Boone's performance was mystical and magical.

Actual acrobatics and vocal acrobatics, Benson proved why he's everyone's favourite showman.

Benson Boone
Benson Boone. Picture: Shutterstock

20:49 - McFly or Busted? Why not both?

Two of the greatest bands in British pop history. Pretty legendaric if you ask me.

McFly and Busted
McFly and Busted. Picture: Shutterstock

20:23 - Tate McRae's talent knows no bounds.

It's ok, I'm ok because I've just seen Tate McRae doing the splits mid-performance live on stage.

Tate McRae
Tate McRae. Picture: Shutterstock

19:28 - Rita Ora will never let us down when she's on stage.

The queen of the Summertime Ball did not disappoint with her latest performance.

Rita Ora
Rita Ora. Picture: Shutterstock

19:01 - I'm not over this KSI performance yet.

'Catch Me If You Can'? 'Holiday'? 'Thick of It'? We have no choice but to stan.

KSI
KSI. Picture: Capital Buzz

18:45 - Two queens of pop.

Sian and Tate just had the most iconic chat. Head on over to Global Player to see the full interview.

Tate McRae and Sian Welby
Tate McRae and Sian Welby. Picture: Shutterstock

18:30 - Benson Boone or Geri Halliwell?

Benson Boone gets in the British spirit ahead of his second Summertime Ball set.

Benson Boone
Benson Boone. Picture: Shutterstock

18:23 - Everyone's boots started working when Dasha hit the stage.

Rising star of our hearts! Dasha had everyone on their feet for 'Austin (Boots Stop Workin')'.

Dasha
Dasha. Picture: Shutterstock

18:11 - Jessie J gives emotional speech about her cancer diagnosis.

This is Jessie J's last performance before she takes time off to recover from breast cancer and she made the entire audience cry with a touching speech about not giving up.

Jessie J gives emotional speech about her cancer diagnosis
Jessie J gives emotional speech about her cancer diagnosis. Picture: Capital

18:00 - So close to Tate McRae's performance.

Tate McRae mcslayed the red carpet ahead of her Summertime Ball return.

Tate McRae
Tate McRae. Picture: Shutterstock

17:40 - Will Smith brings out son Jaden Smith as a surprise.

To celebrate father's day, Jaden joined Will on stage for an emotional priceless moment.

Will Smith brings out Jaden Smith
Will Smith brings out Jaden Smith. Picture: Shutterstock

17:23 - It's not a Summertime Ball without Rita Ora.

Rita played Say It With Chest with Jimmy Hill and the results were as hilarious as you would expect.

It's not a Summertime Ball without Rita Ora
It's not a Summertime Ball without Rita Ora. Picture: Shutterstock

17:02 - Leave me alone, I need to process Reneé Rapp's live vocals.

Hearing 'In the Kitchen' and 'Snow Angel' live has permanently changed me.

Reneé Rapp
Reneé Rapp. Picture: Shutterstock

16:58 - Did you know Myles Smith and Will Smith are related?

Well, maybe not but Myles did pay tribute to his fellow baller on the red carpet.

Myles Smith pays tribute to Will Smith on the red carpet
Myles Smith pays tribute to Will Smith on the red carpet. Picture: Shutterstock

16:48 - Two pop worlds collide.

Jessie J and Danny Jones have an emotional catch-up backstage.

Jessie J and Danny Jones
Jessie J and Danny Jones. Picture: Shutterstock

16:45 - Name a more iconic trio. I'll wait.

We'll be remembering Remember Monday's cover of Chappell Roan's 'Pink Pony Club' and Sabrina Carpenter's 'Please Please Please' on Monday and beyond.

Remember Monday
Remember Monday. Picture: Shutterstock

16:40 - Jessie J makes a statement with her outfit.

Jessie's stunning black dress included an empowering nod to her recent journey with breast cancer.

Jessie J makes a statement with her outfit
Jessie J makes a statement with her outfit. Picture: Shutterstock

16:31 - 80,000 people sing Lola Young's 'Messy'.

Few better feelings in life than singing 'Messy' with Lola Young and 80,000 strangers.

16:31 - 80,000 people sing Lola Young's 'Messy'
16:31 - 80,000 people sing Lola Young's 'Messy'. Picture: Shutterstock

16:23 - We will never forget this Zara Larsson performance.

With renditions of hits like 'Lush Life' and 'Symphony', as well as the UK debut of her song 'Pretty Ugly', we couldn't get enough of Zara's setlist, vocals and choreo.

Zara Larsson at the Summertime Ball
Zara Larsson at the Summertime Ball. Picture: Shutterstock

16:00 - JADE performs a sweet medley of Little Mix hits.

'Shout Out to My Ex'? 'Sweet Melody'? JADE gave fans everything they want and more with her debut solo Summertime Ball performance.

16:00 - JADE performs a sweet medley of Little Mix hits
16:00 - JADE performs a sweet medley of Little Mix hits. Picture: Capital Buzz

15:30 - Have you ever seen a pretty girl play Say It With Chest?

Sonny Jay and Zara Larsson played Say It With Chest and the results were as hilarious as you would imagine.

15:30 - Sonny Jay and Zara Larsson play Say it With Chest
15:30 - Sonny Jay and Zara Larsson play Say it With Chest. Picture: Shutterstock

15:01 - She is the IT girl!

Our hosts are giggles aplenty as they chat to JADE ahead of her debut solo Ball performance.

JADE at Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclycard 2025
JADE at Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclycard 2025. Picture: Shutterstock

14:46 - The crowd is already packing out Wembley for an iconic day!

We're just moments away from the show kicking off.

Capital's Summertime Ball 2025 with Barclay Card
Capital's Summertime Ball 2025 with Barclay Card. Picture: Shutterstock

Check out all of the #CapitalSTB interviews, backstage moments and performances on Global Player!