BST Hyde Park, officially known as American Express presents BST Hyde Park, is a major summer concert series held over multiple weekends in London’s iconic Hyde Park. While the park itself has a long history of hosting large-scale concerts dating back to the 1960s with performances by legends like Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones, the modern incarnation, BST Hyde Park, was established in 2013.

The festival is a “concert series” rather than a traditional multi-day festival, with each day featuring a headlining superstar and a curated lineup of supporting acts across various stages. This structure allows for an incredibly diverse range of music, from rock and pop to country, R&B, and more.

Past headliners have included a who’s who of global music icons, such as Taylor Swift, Adele, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, and Bruce Springsteen. The festival has a capacity of 65,000 per day, and the entire event can draw hundreds of thousands of visitors over its duration. The atmosphere is vibrant and electric, offering a unique blend of a major outdoor concert and a relaxed park setting. While the main shows are ticketed, the festival also includes a free “Open House” midweek program with cinema screenings, street food, and family-friendly activities, making it a true summer-long cultural celebration for the city.