Dua Lipa – Levitating (Live at Capitals Jingle Bell Ball 2022)

Dua Lipa – Levitating (Live at Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball 2022)

When Dua Lipa released “Levitating” in 2020 as part of her Future Nostalgia album, it quickly became one of the defining pop anthems of the decade. Blending disco, electro-pop, and funk with cosmic imagery, the song captures the euphoric rush of falling in love and has since become one of Dua’s signature hits. It reached No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, earned multi-platinum certifications worldwide, and spawned several remixes, including high-profile collaborations with Madonna, Missy Elliott, and DaBaby.

Two years later, Dua brought the magic of “Levitating” to the stage at Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball 2022 on December 11 at The O₂ Arena in London. Performing in front of 16,000 fans, she turned the arena into a disco-pop celebration. Dressed in a sparkling blue sequined outfit, Dua delivered flawless vocals paired with sleek choreography from her Future Nostalgia Tour.

The performance was a standout moment of the night. As soon as the opening beat of “Levitating” dropped, the crowd erupted, singing every word back to her in unison. The energy soared, with fans on their feet, clapping, and dancing as the track built to its joyful chorus. Capital FM described it as “spellbinding,” a perfect blend of star power and audience connection.

For Dua, the performance carried extra meaning: it marked her 97th and final live show of 2022, closing a triumphant year of touring and festival appearances. Ending the night with “Levitating” felt fitting — a celebration of how far the song has taken her and how powerfully it resonates with fans around the world.

Seven years after its release, “Levitating” continues to prove its staying power as one of Dua Lipa’s defining songs, and her Jingle Bell Ball performance was a dazzling reminder of why it’s become a modern pop classic.

Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” achieved significant chart success, becoming the longest-charting song by a female artist on the Billboard Hot 100 at 77 weeks, and topping the 2021 year-end Hot 100 chart. It spent a record-breaking 41 weeks in the top 10 of the Hot 100 for a female artist and reached its peak position at No. 2, despite never hitting the No. 1 spot on the weekly chart. The song also secured a Diamond certification from the RIAA for 10 million equivalent units sold in the US.