Some of the biggest names in music are coming to London for an outdoor concert series this summer.
BST Hyde Park is set to return in June and July with a star-studded line-up – and some rather hefty ticket prices. If you fancy travelling into the city for some live music and sunshine, here’s everything you need to know…
Espresso singer Sabrina Carpenter is one of the artists performing at this year’s BST Hyde Park. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire
WHO IS PLAYING AT BST HYDE PARK 2025?
Kicking off this year’s series of concerts is three-time Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo, followed by two nights from Oklahoma singer-songwriter Zach Bryan.
Stick Season singer Noah Kahan will be joined by Gracie Abrams and Finneas for his headline concert, while popstar Sabrina Carpenter will perform over two nights after her first date sold out.
The final weekend will see a triple header from a trio of multi-million selling artists. First up is Neil Young, supported by Cat Stevens (Yusuf) and Van Morrison, followed by Motown hero Stevie Wonder. The final night will see Jeff Lynne’s ELO take to the stage for a farewell concert.
WHEN IS BTS HYDE PARK 2025?
This year’s performances will take place over three weekends in June and July.
The first weekend is June 27 to 29, followed by July 4 to 6 and July 11 to 12.
Gates open at 2pm for general admission, while customers who have early entry or VIP tickets can access the venue from around 1pm.
Last entry for all shows is 8.30pm and the concerts are all set to finish by 10.30pm.
Stevie Wonder, one of the most influential soul musicians of the last century, will headline Hyde Park on the final weekend. Picture: Supplied by Live Nation
HOW MUCH DO TICKETS COST?
At the time of writing, tickets are still available to see Zach Bryan (second date only – from £154), Sabrina Carpenter (second date only – from £123), Neil Young (from £123) and Stevie Wonder (from £253). All other dates have sold out.
Tickets range from general admission to early entry options and VIP packages with exclusive viewing areas and food and drink included. There are no seated tickets, and you can’t bring your own fold-up chairs either. You’re allowed to bring picnic blankets, but these can only be used in certain areas.
Under 2s go free and do not need a ticket. However, for all other customers, payment plans are available with the option to pay in instalments.
If you choose to collect your ticket, you can head to the box office on the day of the event with the card you used to purchase your ticket, photo ID and a copy of your email confirmation.
The London concert series has been running since 2013 and has featured artists such as Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Shania Twain, Celine Dion and Adele in the past. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire
HOW DO I GET THERE FROM KENT?
The nearest tube stations are Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner and Knightsbridge.
The easiest journey for many Kent residents is likely to be on the National Rail train to London Victoria.
You can then hop on the Victoria line and change at Green Park for the Picaddily line to Hyde Park Corner and Knightsbridge, or get the District or Circle line to Notting Hill Gate and then catch the Central line to Marble Arch.
You can also walk to Hyde Park from Victoria train station. It takes around 20 to 25 minutes, or a cab will get you there in around 15 minutes, depending on traffic.
Alternatively, you can catch National Rail’s high speed service to King’s Cross and St Pancras International and, from there, get the Picaddily line to Hyde Park Corner or Knightsbridge without having to make any changes.
Organisers do not recommend travelling by car because of likely congestion in the area, but if that is your only option then you can pre-book parking here.
Remember, if you’re driving from Kent then you’ll need to make sure your car is ULEZ compliant and watch out for the congestion charge zone which borders Hyde Park. You’ll also need to pay between £1.50 and £4 to use the Blackwall Tunnel since the fee was introduced earlier this month.
Finally, if you are travelling with bags, be aware that only small bags (no larger than 297mm x 210mm x 210mm) will be permitted inside the venue and there are no storage or luggage facilities at Hyde Park.