Garth Brooks Returns to UK After 28 Years as BST Hyde Park 2026 Headliner

London, Sept. 15, 2025 - Country superstar Garth Brooks was unveiled today as the inaugural headliner for British Summer Time Hyde Park 2026, marking his first UK performance since 1998.

The announcement, made by American Express and AEG Presents UK, underscores Brooks’s enduring global appeal and sets the stage for one of next summer’s most anticipated festival appearances.

Iconic Comeback After Nearly Three Decades

Brooks’s London return follows a landmark 72-show residency in Las Vegas and a series of high-profile festival dates in North America. Drawing on a career that includes 162 million albums sold and 20 Billboard No. 1 singles, he will bring his arena-rock-style production and pyrotechnics to the Great Oak Stage on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Presales and Ticket Details

Artist Fan Club Presale: Tuesday, Sept. 16
American Express Cardmember Presale: Friday, Sept. 12
General On-Sale: Thursday, Sept. 18 at 10 AM BST

Fans have already signaled overwhelming demand, with early presales drawing record levels of interest and prompting organizers to prepare for additional production elements.

What to Expect at BST Hyde Park 2026

Brooks is expected to perform signature hits such as “Friends in Low Places,” “The Dance” and selections from his recent anthology releases. Festival CEO Jim King hailed the booking as “a landmark moment,” adding that Brooks’s influence has “paved the way for today’s country stars.”

Further lineup announcements and supporting acts for BST Hyde Park 2026 will be revealed in the coming weeks, as organizers finalize logistics for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of country music.