It’s just two weeks until west London’s premier music festival hits Hyde Park
It’s less than a month until west London’s premier music festival hits the ground running in Hyde Park, with some of the world’s biggest stars from rock, pop and hip hop lined up to enthral crowds on its Great Oak Stage.
BST Hyde Park has established itself as a highlight in London’s summer calendar since its debut in 2013, taking the reins from previous summer festivals held in the park. A list entertainers from the likes of Taylor Swift, Guns ‘n’ Roses, Maroon 5, Celine Dion, Bruce Springsteen, The E Street Band, the Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Barbra Streisand, Lionel Richie and Kylie Minogue have all headlined on its main stage as the event continues to grow.
This year’s BST Hyde Park runs from Saturday, June 27 until Sunday, July 12. Here, we dive into just what revellers can expect from this year’s line-up.
Saturday, June 27 – Garth Brooks
Country superstar Garth Brooks set to grace the Great Oak Stage on Saturday, June 27. One of the biggest selling country music artists of all time, it will be Brooks’ first live date in the UK since 1998. His blend of country music, pop and classic rock has earned him worldwide popularity, with staple hits like “If Tomorrow Never Comes”, “The Dance”, “Friends In Low Places” and “The River”.
Brook will be supported by special guests Zac Brown Band and Ashley McBryde, alongside other support acts Alexandra Kay, The Shires, Jackson Dean, Mae Estes, Crowe Boys, Leah Blevins, Chanel Yates and McGrath. Although BST Hyde Park lists the event as sold out, tickets are available on Ticketmaster for £114.35 and upwards.
Sunday, June 28 – Ateez
South Korean boyband Ateez will headline the second day of this year’s BST Hyde Park on Sunday, June 28 . The group’s eight members – Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung and Jongho – have taken the world by storm since they were founded in 2018 and their distinct genre of pop music is defined by storytelling across their four albums – “Treasure,” “Fever,” “The World” and “Golden Hours” albums.
The band will be joined by special guests Flo and Taemin, as well as other support acts Midnight Til Morning, Altego, Dearalice, Tommy Lyon, Girl Group and Jazzie Martian. General admission tickets are available on Ticketmaster from £59.05.
Friday, July 3 – Maroon 5
LA’s favourite crooners Maroon 5 will make their Hyde Park debut headlining the festival on Friday, July 3. With over 100 million records sold and fronted by Adam Levine, Maroon 5’s big break came with their debut album “Songs About Jane”, which took off when “This Love” hit the top five followed by hits like “She Will Be Loved” and “Sunday Morning.” The band’s boosted their success with the chart-topping single “Makes Me Wonder.
Maroon 5 will be joined by special guests One Republic, as well as support acts Jess Glynne, Ella Eyre, Only The Poets, Bradley Simpson, Voila, Pedro Santos, Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets, Pat Hamilton and Stefan Mahendra. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster from £114.35.
Saturday, July 4 – Mumford and Sons
British folk outfit Mumford & Sons will headline BST Hyde Park on Saturday, July 4. Mumford & Sons were one of the most formative bands of the late 2000s and early 2010s, ushering in an era of folk revival with hits such as “Little Lion Man”, “I Will Wait” and “Hopeless Wanderer”, led by frontman Marcus Mumford. After going on hiatus in 2021, the band is back with their fifth album and a spate of festival appearances.
Mumford & Sons will be joined by special guests The War On Drugs, as well as support acts Holly Humberstone, Caamp, Divorce, Cliffords, Stella Lefty, Bec O’Malley, Heidi Curtis, Dermot Henry and Cassandra Coleman. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster from £124.95.
Sunday, July 5 – Duran, Duran
New wave legends Duran Duran will grace the Great Oak Stage of BST Hyde Park on Sunday, July 5. Fronted by Simon Le Bon, Duran, Duran was one of the most successful outfits from the 1980s New Romantic scene, with hits “Girls on Film”, “The Reflex”, “Hungry Like The Wolf”, “Save a Prayer” and “Rio”.
The band will be joined by special guests The Scissor Sisters, alongside Nile Rodgers & Chic, Groove Armada (DJ set), Sophie Grey, Sistra, Harrison, Wendy Bevan and Sam Scherdel. General admission tickets are available on Ticketmaster from £103.65.
Friday, July 10 – Pitbull
Pitbull is set to headline BST Hyde Park on Friday, July 10. Pitbull has sold more than 25 million studio albums, collaborating with the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Usher and Shakira, with the hits “Give Me Everything”, “I Know You Want Me” and “Hotel Room Service”. Pitbull’s two-day stint at the O2 last June saw bald cap-wearing crowds descend on London, and BST Hyde Park hopes to set a Guinness World Record for ‘largest gathering of people wearing bald caps’.
Pitbull will be joined by special guest and collaborator Kesha, as well as support acts Tinie Tempah, Lil Jon and Los Tucanes de Tijuana. Tickets are limited but are on sale from £124.95.
Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12 – Lewis Capaldi
Lewis Capaldi will be the headline act on the final weekend of BST Hyde Park, owning the Great Oak Stage on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12. Capaldi was on tour with Bastille in 2018, when his single “Someone You Loved” reached the number one spot in the UK singles chart and catapulted him to fame. After a well-publicised break in 2023, Capaldi returned to performing last year with shows at Glastonbury and the O2 Arena.
Capaldi will be joined on both days by special guests Conan Gray, Jacob Alon and Absolutely. The Vaccines will lead a roster of support acts on Saturday, while Alessi Rose will do the honours on Sunday. Tickets for Saturday are on sale for £124.95, while tickets for Sunday are also available from £124.95.
Other events
All Things Orchestral will run at BST Hyde Park on Thursday, July 2, hosted by Myleene Klass and conducted by Stephen Bell, with special guest Alfie Boe and tickets from £11.12. Elsewhere, runners can join Sir Mo Farah for Run With Mo at 5.45pm on Tuesday, June 30, with general admission prices from £29.95.
BST Hyde Park runs from Saturday, June 27 until Sunday, July 12.
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