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Garth Brooks Named First BST Hyde Park 2026 Headliner for June 27 Return to UK

The booking follows denials by Brooks of a civil rape allegation that he is seeking to dismiss.

Overview

  • AEG Presents confirmed Brooks will top Hyde Park’s Great Oak Stage on Saturday 27 June 2026, marking his first UK performance since 1998.
  • General tickets go on sale at 10am BST on Thursday 18 September via the BST website, with a BST pre-sale at 10am Tuesday 16 September and an American Express pre-sale already open.
  • Organisers said the full supporting line-up, including special guests, will be announced in the coming weeks.
  • Brooks is certified by the RIAA as the best‑selling solo artist in US history with around 162 million album sales, underscoring the scale of the booking.
  • The announcement comes as Brooks denies a civil rape claim, moves to have the case thrown out, and faces criticism for naming the plaintiff in an October court filing.