Louis Tomlinson to perform at Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard
Louis Tomlinson will take to the stage at The O2 for night two of Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard on Sunday December 7th, performing solo at the event for the very first time. Having shot to fame as part of the seven-time BRIT Award-winning group One Direction, Louis has since built a hugely successful solo career with hits including Bigger Than Me and Silver Tongues.
He joins a spectacular line-up alongside Kylie Minogue and Alex Warren, with Tinie Tempah, Jax Jones, Cat Burns, MK, WizTheMC and Rose Gray also confirmed for the show. The final wave of stars was revealed this morning on Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby.
Already announced for night one on Saturday December 6th are Ed Sheeran, RAYE, Anne-Marie, Leigh-Anne, Rizzle Kicks, Mimi Webb, Moliy and Sonny Fodera.
Superstar Kylie Minogue joins this year’s line-up, bringing her legendary pop power to The O2 for what promises to be an unmissable set. With a career spanning more than three decades and a catalogue of timeless hits, Kylie continues to command stages and charts worldwide. 2024 saw her pick up a BRIT Global Icon Award, win a GRAMMY for Padam Padam, and delight fans with her acclaimed studio album Tension II.
Alex Warren makes his Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard debut following a phenomenal year that saw Ordinary become one of 2025’s biggest global hits. With his debut album You’ll Be Alright, Kid, Alex has cemented his status as one of the breakout artists of the year. His first appearance on The O2 stage will be a major moment for Capital listeners.
Tinie Tempah returns to The O2 with a catalogue of chart-topping anthems including Pass Out, Written in the Stars and Not Letting Go. One of the UK’s most iconic performers, Tinie’s return to the Jingle Bell Ball stage will celebrate more than a decade of hit-making.
Cat Burns makes her Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard debut following the release of her acclaimed debut album How To Be Human. The BRIT Award-nominated singer-songwriter will bring her soulful voice and raw honesty to The O2 ahead of her 2026 UK tour.
Jax Jones is guaranteed to turn up the party vibes with an epic set on Sunday when the DJ, songwriter, record producer and remixer takes to the stage. Jax Jones rose to fame with his number-one single I Got U and has since released massive tunes like Out Out and I Miss U, plus collabs with the likes of Mabel, Years & Years, RAYE and MNEK over the years. In 2025 he’s taken things further, dropping the single Stereo featuring alt-pop talent EMEI, marking the latest chapter in his new Y2J! project exploring club-ready, 2000s-inspired beats.
Global dance music icon MK will get The O2 moving with his signature house sound and huge tracks which include 17, Piece of Me and this year’s huge hit Dior.
WizTheMC also joins the line-up. His viral hit Show Me Love became a TikTok sensation, propelling him onto the global stage as one of music’s most exciting rising stars.
New for 2025, the Capital Buzz Artist slot — presented by Capital’s Gen-Z pop-culture brand Capital Buzz — shines a spotlight on emerging talent. Sunday’s Buzz Artist is Rose Gray, a rising pop star already making waves with collaborations alongside Melanie C, JADE and Shygirl. With her effortless cool and standout vocals, Rose Gray is fast becoming one of the UK’s most exciting new artists.
Ashley Tabor-King CBE, Founder & Executive President of Global, said:
“Every December, Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard brings together the biggest names in hit music for one incredible weekend. This year’s line-up is an absolute cracker and will kick-off Christmas in spectacular style.”
James Rea, Chief Broadcasting & Content Officer at Global, said:
“For everyone at Global, Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard is one of the moments we look forward to most each year. It’s become the ultimate Christmas music event, where fans can see the biggest artists performing the best songs of the year and I couldn’t be prouder of the team for pulling it all together!”
Tickets for Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard go on general sale at 9am on Friday November 7th, exclusively on Global Player — the free official Capital app. Full details on this can be found here.
Capital listeners logged in to Global Player with a Global iD will get exclusive presale access from 9am on Thursday November 6th, and Barclaycard customers can grab tickets early too via Barclaycard Entertainment — with 10% off when they pay with their Barclaycard or Barclays Premier Card (T&Cs apply).
Fans can experience Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard live at The O2, or stream it as it happens on Global Player and on YouTube.
And later in December, Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard will be broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX, as part of Global’s partnership with ITV.