SYNTH-POP LEGENDS DURAN DURAN ANNOUNCE TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO BST HYDE PARK
American Express presents BST Hyde Park has announced that British music icons Duran Duran will headline the world-renowned Great Oak Stage on Sunday, 5 July 2026. Marking their second headline appearance at the festival in just five years, the Birmingham-formed superstars return to central London as part of a global victory lap, bringing their peerless arsenal of hits to one of the most prestigious outdoor stages in the world.
In a major coup for fans of glam-pop spectacle, the festival has confirmed that the newly reunited Scissor Sisters will join the bill as very special guests. Having returned to the stage in 2025 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, the New York powerhouse, featuring Jake Shears, Babydaddy, and Del Marquis, will bring their "gritty, glam, and unapologetic queer joy" to the park for a rare London festival appearance. The connection between the two bands runs deep, with the Scissor Sisters long citing Duran Duran as a primary influence and previous tour partner.
The 2026 show comes at a time of immense creative momentum for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Following the global success of their Future Past tour and a landmark 2025 Halloween residency, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, and Roger Taylor are expected to debut new material during their Hyde Park set, coinciding with highly anticipated vinyl reissues of The Wedding Album and Thank You. Fans can expect a setlist that traverses decades of pop evolution, from the cinematic New Romanticism of "Rio" and "Hungry Like the Wolf" to the sophisticated synth-pop of "Ordinary World" and their latest Nile Rodgers collaboration, "Free To Love."
Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK, said: “Duran Duran have long defined the very best of British music, conquering charts around the world. Their return to BST Hyde Park, joined by the incredible Scissor Sisters, promises a night of iconic, era‑defining hits and one of the standout moments for fans this summer.”
Tickets for Duran Duran at BST Hyde Park are on sale now, with various hospitality options including the Seat Unique VIP Terrace and the American Express VIP Summer Garden. Given the band’s enduring status as music royalty and the rare opportunity to see them alongside the Scissor Sisters, organizers advise that tickets are in extremely high demand. For the latest lineup updates and to secure remaining tickets, please visit the official BST Hyde Park website.
