As December’s social calendar hit full stride, Hot 99.5’s Jingle Ball 2025, presented by Capital One, brought an all-star lineup and all-ages energy to a sold-out Capital One Arena. From the moment fans streamed through the doors—quickly snagging light-up reindeer antlers, adjusting Santa hats, and smoothing shimmery skirts—it was clear that this Washington tradition continues to welcome people of all ages ready to sing, dance, and celebrate together.
The eighth stop on the national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, the night delivered a marathon of star power. British breakout Olivia Dean opened the show with her viral favorites, including “Nice To Each Other” and “Man I Need.” While she stayed quiet on the red carpet ahead of the concert, she let her warm vocals and understated confidence do all the talking once she hit the stage.
Olivia Dean (Photo by Michael Loccisano, courtesy iHeartRadio)
Jelly Roll shifted the energy, belting out “Need a Favor,” “Liar,” and “Save Me” with grit. Declaring himself a true “country boy,” he delivered an arena-ready performance, keeping the audience on its feet throughout his crowd-pleasing mash-up.
Jelly Roll (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
MONSTA X brought K-pop to life next, igniting the stage with precision choreography and undeniable charisma. Tracks like “Middle of the Night” and “Do What I Want” had fans screaming and filming, underscoring the genre’s global pull and its growing presence at major U.S. pop events.
(L-R) Kihyun, Shownu, Jooheon, Hyungwon and Minhyuk of MONSTA X perform during iHeartRadio Hot 99.5’s Jingle Ball (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
Alex Warren followed with “Carry You Home” and his viral hit “Ordinary.” A standout moment came when Jelly Roll returned to the stage for their collaboration “Bloodline.”
Alex Warren (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
Shinedown delivered full-throttle rock, tearing through favorites like “Sound of Madness” and “Second Chance.” Backstage, the band shared that their favorite holiday tradition is simply being with family—and that sense of togetherness carried onto the stage, as their final song united the arena in fists pumping to the beat.
Photo by Rachel Kaplan, courtesy iHeartRadio
Myles Smith kept the momentum high, turning the venue into a sing-along with “Stargazing” and “Nice to Meet You.”
Myles Smith (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
Zara Larsson, celebrating her 28th birthday, brought pure pop spectacle. Shimmying and shaking through her set, she continued her viral trend of inviting a fan onstage to sing and match the choreography of her massive hit “Lush Life.”
Zara Larsson (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
A special sing-along moment for KPOP Demon Hunters added a playful, pop-culture twist before AJR took over with an electric performance. Beyond hits like “Bang!” and “Weak,” the band thrilled fans by breaking down how they create their signature beats, offering a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse mid-show.
Photo by Rachel Kaplan, courtesy iHeartRadio
Conan Gray charmed the crowd in festive fashion with emotional favorites including “Heather,” while Laufey leaned into seasonal elegance, blending her own songs with jazz-inflected holiday classics.
Nelly closed out the night, running through an era-defining catalog that had the entire arena dancing.
Nelly (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
