What time Capital's Summertime Ball 2026 starts, the full line-up and how to watch it
The bill this year is bangingCapital’s Summertime Ball 2026 is almost upon us and it has a cracking line-up – but what time does it start and how can you watch it?
The massive concert is back this weekend and 80,000 fans will be heading to Wembley Stadium to watch some seriously iconic and up-to-the-minute music artists.
But if you don’t have tickets, don’t panic. You can still enjoy all the magic of Capital’s Summertime Ball from the comfort of your own living room.
Here’s what time the sold-out show starts, who’s on the line-up and how you can watch it at home.
Capital’s Summertime Ball 2026 line-up
The Summertime Ball is famed for having a start-studded line-up and this year is no different. The bill includes some pretty impressive names.
RAYE will be taking to the stage in Wembley, along with Niall Horan and Jason Derulo. Take That are performing along with Myles Smith, Lola Young and Sienna Spiro.
Dance music fans are catered for thanks to Fatboy Slim and Calvin Harris, while Robyn and Bebe Rexha will also be raising the roof.
Simon Cowell’s latest protégés December 10, Sekou, XG, Stephen Sanchez, and MEEK complete the line-up.
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There will also be a surprise performance on the day too. Capital will reveal this music act on the afternoon of the show. Last year, it was JLS’s turn to surprise the crowd.
We can’t wait to see who turns up this year!
How to watch Capital’s Summertime Ball?
Get yourself prepped now, as you won’t find the full Capital Summertime Ball on any of the obvious or mainstream TV channels.
But you can still watch it at home! The entire show will be available to stream on Global Player, either via the website or the app.
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If this is too much to figure out, there is an easier way to watch the Summertime Ball, too. A live stream will also be available on Capital FM’s official YouTube channel.
The Summertime Ball will be hosted by all of Capital FM’s favourites, including Breakfast Show presenters Jordan North, Sian Welby and Chris Stark.
What time does the Summertime Ball start and end?
The Capital Summertime Ball live stream starts when the show does at 3.30pm on Saturday June 6, 2026. If you’re lucky enough to have tickets, gates at Wembley open two hours earlier at 1.30pm.
Make sure you’re sitting comfortably and that you have plenty of drinks and snacks, as it’s expected to end at 10pm!
ITV will be airing a highlights show, but you have a full week to wait for this. You can watch Capital’s Summertime Ball 2026 on ITV1 and ITVX at 4.15pm on Saturday June 13, 2026.
Crank up the volume and enjoy!
