AMERICAN EXPRESS PRESENTS BST HYDE PARK ANNOUNCES BON JOVI AS FIRST HEADLINER FOR 2027
American Express presents BST Hyde Park has revealed its first headliner for 2027, welcoming back BON JOVI, the legend-status band that originally launched the festival’s inaugural event in 2013. The GRAMMY Award®-winning and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees BON JOVI, celebrated worldwide as one of the most iconic live acts in music history, are set to take the stage on Thursday 24 June 2027. General ticket sales will begin on Friday 23 October at 10am BST, with full details available via www.bst-hydepark.com.
When BON JOVI previously headlined BST Hyde Park in 2013, they kicked off the festival in signature fashion by delivering a massive, anthem-heavy performance that established the standard for all future editions. Now, one of rock’s premier live attractions makes a monumental return to Hyde Park.
“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,” said Jon Bon Jovi. “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.”
This announcement follows an incredible 12-month stretch for BON JOVI. Throughout 2026, the band executed a highly anticipated stage comeback with a lineup of major dates, including nine sold-out performances at New York’s Madison Square Garden, sold-out stops in Edinburgh and Dublin, and three remarkable sold-out nights at London’s Wembley Stadium to close out their Forever Tour.
The past year also marked the launch of FOREVER (Legendary Edition), a project that reimagines tracks from the band’s FOREVER album alongside a star-studded group of collaborators, 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: “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.”
Further lineup announcements for the 2027 edition of BST Hyde Park will be shared soon, coming on the heels of a record-breaking 2026 season that featured Garth Brooks, ATEEZ, Maroon 5, Mumford & Sons, Duran Duran, Pitbull, and Lewis Capaldi.
Regarding ticket access, the Amex pre-sale starts on Monday 19 October at 1pm BST, followed by the Artist pre-sale on Wednesday 21 October at 10am BST, the AEG pre-sale on Thursday 22 October at 10am BST, and the general sale opening on Friday 23 October at 10am BST.
