A - Z of Biggest Summertime Ball Artists
The Summertime Ball is a standout fixture in the UK music calendar, bringing world-class artists to Wembley Stadium each year. This A–Z guide highlights the performers who have taken to the stage since 2009, celebrating unforgettable moments from one of the most iconic live music events.
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A - Z of Biggest Summetime Ball Artists
Ariana Grande has been a standout performer at Capital’s Summertime Ball, delivering unforgettable sets in 2015 and 2016. Her appearances featured chart-topping hits like Problem, Bang Bang, Break Free, and Dangerous Woman, showcasing her powerhouse vocals and stage presence.
Bruno Mars lit up the Capital FM Summertime Ball in 2017 with a high-energy, hit-packed set. Performing favourites like 24K Magic, Treasure, That’s What I Like and Runaway Baby, he topped it off with a crowd-pleasing Uptown Funk cover that had the whole stadium dancing.
Coldplay opened the 2012 Capital FM Summertime Ball with an electrifying set, launching into Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall before rolling out hits like Yellow and Princess of China. Crowd favourites including Viva La Vida, Charlie Brown and Paradise kept the energy high and made it a standout performance.
Dua Lipa lit up the 2017 Capital FM Summertime Ball with a confident, crowd-pleasing set, performing Hotter Than Hell and Be the One. She also joined Martin Garrix for Scared to Be Lonely, adding an emotional highlight to her Wembley performance.
Ed Sheeran has been a regular highlight at the Capital FM Summertime Ball, delivering memorable sets across multiple years. From early performances of Drunk and Small Bump to a Taylor Swift duet in 2013, he returned in 2022 with crowd-pleasers like Shivers, Shape of You, and Bad Habits.
At Capital’s Summertime Ball 2010, Florence and the Machine made a surprise appearance during Dizzee Rascal’s set to perform their powerful cover of “You Got the Love,” thrilling the Wembley crowd with the unexpected collaboration.
George Ezra brought feel-good energy to Capital’s Summertime Ball 2022, opening with Anyone For You before running through fan favourites Green Green Grass, Shotgun, and Budapest, turning Wembley into a huge singalong.
Harry Styles lit up Capital’s Summertime Ball 2022 with a high-energy set, opening with Adore You and Golden before powering through fan favourites Watermelon Sugar, As It Was, Late Night Talking, and Daylight, keeping Wembley buzzing from start to finish.
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At the 2010 Capital Summertime Ball, Justin Bieber thrilled fans with his breakout hit Baby, getting the entire stadium singing along and showcasing his early star power.
Kylie Minogue stunned fans at the 2023 Capital Summertime Ball with a surprise appearance, performing Padam Padam and Can’t Get You Out of My Head and sending the 80,000-strong Wembley crowd into raptures.
Little Mix (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
Little Mix brought high-energy performances to the Summertime Ball over the years, thrilling crowds with hits like Touch, No More Sad Songs, Wings, Hair, Black Magic, Power, and the anthemic Tiger (Before The Storm), keeping Wembley’s 80,000 fans on their feet.
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Miley Cyrus (2014)
Miley Cyrus delivered a high-energy set at the Capital Summertime Ball, opening with Wrecking Ball and performing hits like We Can’t Stop, Adore You, Party In The U.S.A., The Climb, 7 Things, and a fun Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, keeping the crowd captivated throughout.
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Niall Horan wowed the crowd at Capital’s Summertime Ball 2023 with an energetic set featuring Nice To Meet Ya and Heaven, a special duet of Our Song with Anne-Marie, and a heartfelt One Direction throwback Story Of My Life, keeping fans on their feet throughout.
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Olly Murs brought energy and charm to Capital’s Summertime Ball over the years, performing hits like Heart Skips a Beat, Wrapped Up, I Wanna Be Like You, and Troublemaker featuring Flo Rida, keeping the crowd singing and dancing throughout.
Robbie Williams lit up Capital’s Summertime Ball with hits like Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ, Be a Boy, Candy, and the iconic Angels, plus a fun cover of Minnie the Moocher, keeping fans singing and dancing throughout.
At Capital’s Summertime Ball 2024, Sabrina Carpenter thrilled the crowd with hits like Feather, Espresso, Nonsense, Read Your Mind, Please Please Please, and Because I Liked a Boy, delivering a high-energy, unforgettable performance.
Taylor Swift (2013)
At the 2013 Capital Summertime Ball, Taylor Swift wowed Wembley Stadium with hits like I Knew You Were Trouble and We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, and gave fans a special treat performing Everything Has Changed alongside Ed Sheeran.
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Usher (2010, 2012)
At Capital’s Summertime Ball in both 2010 and 2012, Usher delivered standout performances, treating fans to hits like “Burn,” “Climax,” and his crowd-pleasers “Yeah!” and “OMG.” His high-energy set and smooth vocals lit up the stage across both years.
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