Bon Jovi set Hyde Park return as BST announces first 2027 headliner
Bon Jovi have been announced as the first headliner for American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2027, with the band set to play a UK-exclusive show in London on Thursday 24 June.
The date marks a return to the festival for Bon Jovi, who opened BST Hyde Park’s inaugural edition in 2013. The full supporting line-up for the 2027 event is still to be announced.
The Hyde Park show follows the band’s 2026 Forever Tour, which included nine sold-out nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden, dates in Edinburgh and Dublin, and three sold-out Wembley Stadium shows in London.
A full-circle Hyde Park booking
Jon Bon Jovi said: “We have a storied history with performing at Hyde Park on previous tours and it’s a full circle moment to be returning to BST Hyde Park, 14 years after headlining the very first festival.
“The Forever Tour has been an incredible celebration of the music and the fans who have been with us all these years. There’s nothing quite like the energy of a UK crowd, and the joy and excitement we shared with our fans this summer was something truly special.
“To bring that energy back to Hyde Park means a lot to us. We’re grateful for every one of you and can’t wait to make more memories together.”
The group released FOREVER (Legendary Edition) last year, revisiting material from FOREVER with a guest list including Bruce Springsteen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Carín León, Joe Elliott, Robbie Williams and Avril Lavigne.
Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK and European Festivals, said: “Bon Jovi helped launch BST Hyde Park in 2013, and it’s a pleasure to welcome them back. They are one of the defining rock bands of their generation, with an extraordinary catalogue of hits and a live show that remains as powerful and compelling as ever.
“They continue to connect with audiences around the world, making this rare return to Hyde Park a genuinely special occasion.”
How to get tickets
American Express cardmembers can access the first pre-sale from Monday 19 October at 1pm BST. An artist pre-sale follows on Wednesday 21 October at 10am, before the AEG pre-sale begins on Thursday 22 October at 10am.
- Monday 19 October 2026, 1pm BST – Amex pre-sale
- Wednesday 21 October 2026, 10am BST – Artist pre-sale
- Thursday 22 October 2026, 10am BST – AEG pre-sale
- Friday 23 October 2026, 10am BST – General sale
Tickets are on sale via BST Hyde Park.
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