Tickets are sold out but fans can watch the UK’s biggest Christmas party live, and for free, on Global Player and YouTube – with performances from Ed Sheeran, RAYE, Kylie Minogue, Louis Tomlinson, and more!
What, where and when is Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard 2025?
The world’s biggest hit music stars are getting ready to take over The O2, London for a weekend of festive fun and chart-topping performances. Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard, the UK’s biggest Christmas party, takes place on Saturday December 6th & Sunday December 7th, 2025.
Who is performing at Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard?
The star-studded line up includes some of the world’s hottest stars who will play for Capital listeners across the weekend.
Ed Sheeran, RAYE, Anne-Marie, Leigh-Anne, Rizzle Kicks, Mimi Webb, Moliy, Sonny Fodera and Capital Buzz artist Alessi Rose will play night one – Saturday December 6th.
Kylie Minogue, Louis Tomlinson, Jessie J, Alex Warren, Tinie Tempah, Jax Jones, Cat Burns, MK, WizTheMc and Capital Buzz artist Rose Gray are confirmed for night two – Sunday December 7th.
For those watching at home, the live stream starts from 6pm on YouTube and Global Player.
How can I get tickets to Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard?
Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard sold out within a matter of hours as fans raced to Global Player to buy their tickets. Now the only way to get into the sold-out show is to win. Make sure to listen to Capital for your chance to be there!
Watch Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard live and for free on Global Player, the official Capital app and Capital’s YouTube channel
Global Player is Global’s entertainment hub, which allows listeners to enjoy all of Global’s radio brands, award-winning podcasts and expertly curated live playlists all together and all for free on mobile via the Global Player app, online and through your smart speaker.
Global Player’s stream of Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard goes live from 6pm (GMT) on Saturday December 6th, making it the ultimate destination to catch all the incredible performances from the world’s biggest artists – available on the Global Player app or online at globalplayer.com.
Stream live on Capital’s YouTube channel
Following a successful partnership last year, Capital is once again teaming up with YouTube so fans around the world can live stream the entire show! Tune in live on Capital’s YouTube channel from 6pm (GMT) and check out @CapitalFMOfficial on YouTube for all the details.
For the first time, Global and YouTube will partner to promote Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard in the US, taking over iconic billboard sites in Times Square and on Hollywood Boulevard in LA.
Plus fans can catch all the action on air…
Radio… Mobile… Global Player… and on your smart speaker (“play Capital”)
From 9am on Saturday 6th & Sunday December 7th, Capital will broadcast live from The O2 across the UK, bringing fans all the action including exclusive artist interviews, all the backstage gossip and outstanding live sets, and Barclaycard Out of the Blue surprises from the Ball’s iconic stage.
Capital’s Jimmy Hill will kick things off from 9am – 12pm, before Aimee Vivian goes live backstage from 12pm – 3pm. Sonny Jay will count down to the live show between 3pm – 6pm, before Will Manning takes the reins with all the backstage action from 6pm – 11pm.
Listen to Capital across the UK on FM, DAB digital radio, on Global Player, on your smart speaker (“play Capital”), iOS or Android device and at capitalfm.com.
Check out the TV show!
As part of Global’s partnership with ITV, ITV1,ITVX, STV & STV Player, will broadcast an entertainment special with all the best bits from Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard, on Saturday December 13th at 4.50pm. Check your local listings for the latest information.
Follow all the action
Anyone can get involved online at capitalfm.com and on social media. Follow @CapitalOfficial and #CapitalJBB on TikTok, Instagram, X and Facebook and keep it Capital for all the behind the scenes action and backstage gossip from Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard.
