Garth Brooks To Headline BST Hyde Park 2026 UK Return

Garth Brooks, a country music legend and one of the best-selling solo artists in U.S. history, will headline the Great Oak Stage at BST Hyde Park on June 27, 2026, marking his first UK performance in nearly 30 years. Brooks has sold over 160 million albums in the U.S. alone and is known for pioneering the fusion of country with pop and rock, significantly influencing the genre's global popularity. His iconic albums include 'No Fences' and 'Ropin' the Wind,' which were the first country albums to achieve multi-platinum status and top the US pop charts, respectively. Brooks' live shows are renowned for their high production value and have drawn record-breaking crowds, such as his legendary Central Park show in 1997 and his recent Stadium Tour ending in 2022. The announcement of Brooks as the first headliner for BST Hyde Park 2026 has been hailed as a landmark moment by festival organizers, with tickets going on sale September 18. This performance is highly anticipated and cements Brooks' status as a global music icon who has shaped the country music landscape for decades.