After an astonishing 28-year absence from UK stages, country music legend Garth Brooks has been confirmed as the headline act for BST Hyde Park 2026, scheduled to perform on June 27, 2026, at London’s prestigious Great Oak Stage.
The announcement marks the end of a nearly three-decade hiatus since Brooks last performed in the United Kingdom during his second world tour in November 1998, when he played three dates in Belfast.
Tickets for this landmark event will go on general sale starting September 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. BST, with American Express Cardmembers enjoying early presale access beginning September 16, 2025.
Mark your calendars for September 18, 2025—Garth Brooks tickets go on sale with American Express presale beginning two days earlier.
Standard admission tickets start at £84.95, while VIP and premium packages will be available from £229.95, reflecting the significant demand expected for Brooks’ long-awaited return.
The BST Hyde Park festival, which has previously hosted iconic performers including Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and Taylor Swift, describes Brooks’ appearance as a “milestone event” in the festival’s history.
The performance will be presented under the banner “American Express presents BST Hyde Park,” though supporting acts and special guests remain unannounced.
Brooks brings an impressive resume to the London stage as the top-selling solo artist in U.S. history with 162 million albums certified sold by the RIAA.
His pioneering fusion of country, pop, and rock storytelling transformed Nashville’s global image, while landmark albums like “No Fences” and “Ropin’ the Wind” achieved multi-platinum status and topped charts worldwide.
The Hyde Park concert represents a major international highlight in Brooks’ otherwise U.S.-focused tour calendar, which includes a headlining spot at Milwaukee’s Summerfest in June 2026.
Before his UK return, Brooks has limited performances scheduled, including a special concert tied to the 2025 U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
The London appearance promises to deliver the large-scale spectacle and country tradition that has made Brooks a legendary performer across five decades.
Insiders report Brooks is already preparing for the landmark show with intensive rehearsal sessions focused on adapting his performance style to the unique demands of the open-air Hyde Park venue.
Music industry analysts expect Brooks to capitalize on this rare international appearance through sync deals for documentary footage and special recordings of the historic performance.
Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK, expressed excitement about the upcoming show, emphasizing Brooks’ status as a global music icon whose songs have resonated with audiences worldwide.
As the best-selling solo artist of the 20th century, Brooks’ return to the UK stage is expected to draw fans from across Europe eager to witness his first UK performance since 1994.
