BST Hyde Park 2026 Full Line-Up, Dates, Tickets and Headliners Announced
Last summer, as the sun dipped behind Hyde Park’s oaks and Sabrina Carpenter swept onto the Great Oak Stage in a burst of glitter and golden-hour light, it felt less like a concert and more like a musical unfolding beneath the open sky. BST Hyde Park 2025 captured that rare alchemy of sound and spectacle, the kind that makes even the most jaded Londoner believe again in the theatre of live music. From Stevie Wonder’s joyful sermon to Olivia Rodrigo’s heartbreak anthems, the festival became a love letter to performance itself, where every chorus felt cinematic and every outfit, a costume change in the story of the season. (You can revisit last year’s coverage here.)
This year, BST Hyde Park 2026 returns not merely with star power, but with narrative power as a continuation of its transformation from a summer series into a cultural institution. The lineup feels almost symbolic in its range: Garth Brooks’s first U.K. show in nearly three decades; Maroon 5’s glossy debut; Mumford & Sons’ long-awaited homecoming; Pitbull’s hedonistic charisma; and the emotional return of Lewis Capaldi - a lineup that feels both nostalgic and entirely of the moment.
BST has always been more than a music festival; it’s a summer ritual, the sound of London exhaling. With every year, its story grows grander, echoing through the city’s rhythm of reunions, picnics, and late-night train rides home, where the songs linger long after the crowd has gone. This summer, it’s not just about who’s performing, it’s about the feeling that, for a few golden weekends, London itself becomes the stage.
Saturday, 27 June
Garth Brooks
When a man who hasn’t played the U.K. since the late ’90s decides to make his return, it’s not just another concert, it’s a pilgrimage. Garth Brooks’ upcoming Hyde Park debut feels like the kind of pop-cultural full circle that only BST could pull off. The country legend, whose No Fences and Ropin’ The Wind albums redefined what Nashville could sound like, comes armed with decades of hits that have become shorthand for American storytelling: Friends in Low Places, The Dance, The River.
For an artist whose Central Park show once drew a million people and whose Las Vegas residency sold out nearly every night, his BST appearance feels almost intimate — a rare chance to see the man who built the stadium-country empire perform under London skies. Expect power ballads, pyrotechnics, and possibly a few tears from those who still remember buying The Chase on CD. The vibe? Cowboy hats meet champagne flutes.
This is more than nostalgia; it’s a bridge between eras, a reminder that country’s global renaissance started long before TikTok ever discovered the word “Yeehaw.”
Tip: Arrive early; entry lines will be long, and Brooks’ fans are famously devoted (cowboy hats optional but encouraged).
Tickets: On sale now via bst-hydepark.com.
Friday, 3 July
Maroon 5 + OneRepublic
If Garth Brooks brings heartland nostalgia to Hyde Park, Friday night pivots to pure metropolitan polish. For over two decades, Maroon 5 have sound-tracked everything from break-ups to brunches, perfecting the art of radio-friendly escapism. Their BST debut arrives on the heels of their latest album Love Is Like, a project that proves Adam Levine still knows how to distil swagger, heartbreak and a falsetto hook into three flawless minutes.
What makes this date so magnetic isn’t just the nostalgia - though hearing This Love and She Will Be Loved in the open air will hit somewhere between your teenage crush and your last Uber ride home but the pairing. Supporting them are OneRepublic, architects of cinematic pop who’ve quietly written half the songs stuck in your head. With Counting Stars, Apologize, and I Ain’t Worried (yes, from Top Gun: Maverick), they bring the same widescreen emotionality that turns a London sunset into a movie montage.
The result? A night that’s glossy without being empty, emotional without being indulgent, a reminder that pop, when executed this well, still belongs in stadiums. Expect perfect lighting, immaculate setlists, and a crowd that knows every word. Bring a drink that sparkles; you’ll want to raise it for Sugar.
Tickets: On sale now via bst-hydepark.com.
Saturday, 4 July
Mumford & Sons + The War on Drugs
If Friday is all about pop precision, Saturday belongs to the poets. Mumford & Sons return to Hyde Park a full decade after their last appearance and for a band born in West London’s pubs and rehearsal rooms, this show isn’t just a concert, it’s a homecoming. Their music, equal parts heart-on-sleeve and stadium-sized, has always felt engineered for nights like this: voices echoing across the grass, banjos glinting against twilight, strangers arm-in-arm by the encore.
They arrive fresh off Prizefighter, their new Aaron Dessner–produced album, which pairs the band’s signature earnestness with unexpected collaborators ;ole Hozier, Gracie Abrams, Chris Stapleton, proving the folk revivalists have grown into global curators of modern soul. Expect singalongs to I Will Wait and Little Lion Man, threaded with emotional new material that might just steal the night.
Supporting them are The War on Drugs, the Grammy-winning band whose shimmering guitars and hypnotic soundscapes evoke American highways and quiet epiphanies. Their set promises the perfect prelude sprawling, cinematic, and built for people who like their rock slightly existential.
Together, they create a night that feels both reflective and rousing. A celebration of where modern folk has travelled and a reminder that sometimes the most powerful thing a song can do is bring you home.
Tickets: On sale now via bst-hydepark.com.
Friday, 10 July
Pitbull + Kesha
There are parties, and then there are Pitbull parties of the kind where sequins meet cigars, champagne corks meet congas, and you somehow know every lyric even if you swore you didn’t. The man once dubbed Mr. Worldwide brings his global carnival to Hyde Park, promising an unapologetically euphoric night. His catalogue reads like a decade-long afterparty: Give Me Everything, Fireball, Hotel Room Service, Time of Our Lives. Expect dancers, flames, and a crowd that collectively abandons inhibition by the third chorus.
Joining him is Kesha, the glitter-drenched pop renegade whose hits TiK ToK and We R Who We R helped define the 2010s. But Kesha 2.0 is different: rawer, funnier, freer. Her recent albums blend disco, defiance and self-reclamation; she’s still here to make you dance, but she’s also here to make you feel. Together, Pitbull and Kesha represent the kind of chaotic chemistry BST thrives on: glossy, genreless, and outrageously fun.
Hyde Park, brace yourself. This is the night the grass becomes a dance floor.
Vibe: Feverish, dance-heavy, and very online.
Tickets: General sale 8 October.
Pro tip: Bring something you don’t mind spilling a drink on.
Tickets: On sale now via bst-hydepark.com.
Saturday, 11 July & Sunday, 12 July
Lewis Capaldi
Few artists have mastered the art of emotional whiplash like Lewis Capaldi. One minute, he’s making you cry into your gin-in-a-tin; the next, he’s cracking a joke that makes you snort it out your nose. His long-awaited return to BST Hyde Park marks a new chapter for the Scottish singer-songwriter - one of resilience, humour, and sheer vocal power.
Following his triumphant comeback at Glastonbury and surprise appearance during Noah Kahan’s 2025 Hyde Park set, Capaldi is ready for his own moment under the Great Oak. Expect crowd-wide singalongs to Someone You Loved, Forget Me, and Wish You The Best, punctuated by the kind of self-deprecating banter that feels more comedy special than concert.
He headlines two nights, an almost symbolic encore after a few turbulent years, proving that sometimes the most powerful comebacks aren’t loud; they’re human. Hyde Park will cry, laugh, and probably go hoarse trying to hit those final notes with him.
Vibe: Emotional catharsis wrapped in humour.
Tickets: Saturday sold out; limited Sunday availability.
Tickets: On sale now via bst-hydepark.com.
Tickets & Access
Tickets are available exclusively through bst-hydepark.com
American Express cardholders can access presale offers through Amex Experiences. Each headliner date is a standalone ticket; there are no multi-day passes.
BST also runs Open House - a midweek, free-entry programme between concert weekends offering outdoor cinema screenings, fitness classes, markets, and acoustic sets.
Layout & Getting There
The festival takes place in the east end of Hyde Park, between Hyde Park Corner and Marble Arch. Entrances vary by ticket type (GA, VIP, Amex Garden).
Closest Tube: Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly Line) or Marble Arch (Central Line).
Gates open: 2pm on headline days; last entry typically 8:30pm.
Accessibility: BST is one of London’s most accessible festivals, offering dedicated viewing platforms and accessible entry points, book in advance.
What to Expect
Hyde Park transforms into a mini city for three weekends: think gourmet street food stalls, Moët champagne bars, VIP garden terraces, and the inevitable crowd of people in cowboy boots (for Garth) or rhinestones (for Pitbull).
Dress code: Whatever your headline act suggests. Linen for Mumford, leather for Maroon 5, glitter for Kesha.
Security is airport-level, so pack light, no large bags or liquids over 100ml. And yes, there are merch stands, though by Sunday they will almost certainly be out of your size.
Insider Tip
If you’re not one for queues, The Terrace and VIP Garden offer elevated viewing decks and dedicated bars. For the most cinematic experience, stand near the sound tower, it’s where the crowd energy peaks and the sound is flawless.
Final Notes
BST Hyde Park 2026 promises something few festivals manage: scale with intimacy, nostalgia with newness. Whether you’re there for Garth’s cowboy anthems, Pitbull’s party sermons, or Capaldi’s heartbreak ballads, you’ll leave with the same thought everyone has walking back through Green Park station, there’s truly nothing like London in summer.