Country music legend Garth Brooks will perform at BST Hyde Park on Saturday, June 27, 2026, marking his first live show on UK soil in nearly 30 years. The best-selling solo artist in US history last performed in the UK in 1998. Brooks opens the 2026 edition of BST, which will later feature headliners including ATEEZ, Maroon 5, Mumford and Sons, Duran Duran, Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi. He follows a strong run of country headliners at BST in recent years, such as Zach Bryan, Shania Twain and Morgan Wallen.
Event timings and stage schedule
Gates for normal ticketholders open at 2pm, with last entry at 8.30pm. Primary Entry and VIP ticketholders gain access at around 1pm. Brooks is scheduled to take the Great Oak Stage at 8.40pm and finish by approximately 10.20pm.
Full lineup and schedule by stage:
- Great Oak Stage: The Shires (2.50pm-3.20pm), Alexandra Kay (3.50pm-4.20pm), Ashley McBryde (4.55pm-5.55pm), Zac Brown Band (6.40pm-7.40pm), Garth Brooks (8.40pm-10.20pm)
- Rainbow Stage: Crowe Boys (3.20pm-3.50pm), Mae Estes (4.20pm-4.55pm), Jackson Dean (5.55pm-6.40pm)
- Birdcage Stage: McGrath (3.20pm-3.50pm), Chanel Yates (4.20pm-4.55pm), Leah Blevins (5.55pm-6.40pm)
Timings are subject to change; attendees should check the official BST app for updates.
Garth Brooks setlist preview
Based on a recent festival show in the US, according to Setlist.fm, Brooks' set may include: 'Rodeo', 'Two of a Kind, Workin’ on a Full House', 'The Beaches of Cheyenne', 'Two Piña Coladas', 'The River', 'Papa Loved Mama', 'Much Too Young (to Feel This Damn Old)', 'The Thunder Rolls', 'Unanswered Prayers', 'What She’s Doing Now', 'That Summer', 'Callin’ Baton Rouge', 'Shameless', 'Shout', 'The Dance', 'Piano Man', 'You Never Even Call Me by My Name', and 'Friends in Low Places'.
Last-minute tickets and bag policy
While tickets are no longer available via Ticketmaster, a limited number are available on resale sites such as Viagogo and Stubhub. BST Hyde Park permits only small bags smaller than 297mm x 210mm x 210mm. Banned items include food and drink (except unopened plastic water bottles up to 500ml and empty bottles), chairs, banners larger than A1, golf umbrellas, animals (excluding guide dogs), suitcases, air horns, selfie sticks, spray cans, fireworks, gas canisters, glass, high-visibility clothing, megaphones, laser pens, drones, and unauthorized professional photography equipment.
Weather forecast and travel
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat on Saturday. Temperatures are forecast to reach 29°C between 2pm and 4pm, with a slight chance of rain. From 4pm to 8pm, temperatures will remain 27-29°C, sunny with a slight chance of rain. From 8pm to 11pm, temperatures will drop from 27°C to 23°C, with up to a 30 percent chance of rain but otherwise clear skies. Attendees are advised to stay hydrated, bring a hat, and wear sun cream.
Nearest tube stations include Green Park (Victoria and Jubilee lines), Marble Arch (Central line), Bond Street (Central and Elizabeth lines), Victoria (Victoria, Circle and District lines), and Paddington (Bakerloo, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City and Elizabeth lines). The Piccadilly line is not running this weekend, so Hyde Park Corner and Knightsbridge stations should be avoided. Cyclists can use on-site bike racks and e-bike parking bays.
