BST Hyde Park has announced the first two headliners for its 2026 edition, setting the stage for another blockbuster summer of music in the capital. Country megastar Garth Brooks will make his long-awaited U.K. return on Saturday 27th June, while Scottish sensation Lewis Capaldi takes the spotlight on Saturday 11th July for his first solo headline show at Hyde Park.
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The pair join the festival’s illustrious Great Oak Stage alumni — from Stevie Wonder and Taylor Swift to The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Green Day, Adele, and Blur — as BST continues its tradition of delivering unforgettable performances in the heart of London.
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Garth Brooks: Country’s Biggest Star Returns After Nearly Three Decades
For fans of country music, Brooks’ announcement is nothing short of historic. The U.S. icon, certified by the RIAA as the best-selling solo artist in American history with 162 million album sales, has not performed in the U.K. since 1998. Known for blending country with pop and rock, Brooks’ influence helped bring the genre to mainstream global audiences in the 1990s.
His career is littered with firsts: 1991’s No Fences was the first country album to go multi-platinum, while Ropin’ The Wind became the first to top the U.S. pop charts. He’s scored 20 Billboard #1 singles, notched nine RIAA Diamond Awards, and is the only artist in history with Top 5 singles at U.S. country radio across five consecutive decades.
Brooks’ live shows are legendary too. His 1997 Central Park performance drew over a million fans, while his 2022 Stadium Tour closed with five sold-out nights at Dublin’s Croke Park, entertaining more than 400,000 people. His recently concluded 72-show Las Vegas residency, Garth Brooks/Plus ONE, was another milestone, selling 99% of available tickets across its two-year run.
Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK and European Festivals, called Brooks’ Hyde Park booking a “landmark moment,” adding: “He joins the line of legendary artists who have defined BST over the years. His first UK performance in nearly three decades promises to be an unforgettable occasion at Hyde Park.”
Garth Brooks
Lewis Capaldi: The Ultimate Comeback
Two weeks later, Lewis Capaldi will take the stage for what is set to be a defining moment in his career. Having first broken out in 2019 with the chart-dominating Someone You Loved, Capaldi went on to release two record-breaking albums and become one of the most-streamed artists of his generation.
After stepping back from the spotlight following an emotional and wobbly appearance at Glastonbury Festival in 2023, Capaldi made an emotional return this year at Glastonbury Festival 2025, delivering a surprise half-hour set on the Pyramid Stage that introduced his latest single Survive — now the fastest-selling single of 2025. The comeback has been met with adoration, with Capaldi also appearing alongside Noah Kahan at this summer’s BST Hyde Park and now headlining in his own right.
Lewis Capaldi with Noah Kahan @ BST Hyde Park 2025
His debut album Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent was the best-selling U.K. record of 2019 and 2020, while his second, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, produced three further U.K. No.1 singles and was accompanied by the revealing Netflix documentary How I’m Feeling Now. Together, these cemented his reputation not just as a global pop star but as one of the most relatable voices of his era.
Capaldi is currently playing a sold-out 17-date U.K. arena tour, with critics unanimous in their praise for his powerful voice and ability to connect with audiences. His Hyde Park headline slot will be his largest U.K. show yet, promising a mix of fan favourites, new material, and plenty of heartfelt moments.
Jim King said: “Announcing Lewis Capaldi as a BST Hyde Park headliner for 2026 feels absolutely perfect. He is fast becoming a legend for a new generation… this will be the true comeback that everyone has been waiting for.”
Tickets:
Garth Brooks
Amex presale: Friday 12 September, 10am BST
Fanclub presale: Tuesday 16 September, 10am BST
General sale: Thursday 18 September, 10am BST
Lewis Capaldi
Amex presale: Monday 15 September, 10am BST
Artist presale: Thursday 18 September, 10am BST
General sale: Friday 19 September, 9am BST
For tickets and more information, visit www.bst-hydepark.com
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