American Express presents BST Hyde Park, announces the first stellar 2026 headliner, with the incredible Garth Brooks gracing the famous Great Oak Stage on Saturday, 27th June.
There is no disguising the magnitude of this concert. One of the biggest selling artists of all time, the man who brought country music to the globe and a mega star who has not played in the UK since 1998!
Brooks is simply a music legend, he is the artist who put country music on the map and kick started the global popularity it enjoys today. His second album, 1991’s No Fences, was the first country album to go multi-platinum with the follow up, ‘Ropin’ The Wind’, the first country album to top the US pop charts. His blend of country with pop and classic rock has earned him worldwide popularity. His songs are part of the American songbook, including classics like ‘If Tomorrow Never Comes’, ‘The Dance’, ‘Friends In Low Places’ and ‘The River’. He remains the best selling solo artist in US history, certified by the RIAA with 162 million album sales, he has 20 Billboard #1 singles to his credit and he was the first artist to garner top 5 singles at country radio across five consecutive decades – the 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s and 20s.
Brooks’ live shows transformed country music, powering it into rock-style arena territory with pyrotechnics, huge production, and record-breaking crowds. In 1997, his legendary Central Park show drew an estimated over 1 million fans. His stadium tours have redefined what a country tour can be, most recently the three-and-a-half-year Stadium Tour that concluded in 2022 with five sold-out nights at Dublin’s Croke Park, attended by over 400,000 people.
This year marked the conclusion of his extraordinary 72-show Las Vegas residency, Garth Brooks/Plus ONE at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Over two years, no two nights were the same, with every audience experiencing a unique, once-in-a-lifetime performance. The run sold an impressive 99% of all available tickets. He also continues to build his legacy in Nashville, opening his Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk on Lower Broadway in 2024, following a celebrated Dive Bar concert streamed exclusively on Amazon. In late 2024, Garth released The Anthology Part IV: Going Home.
This Spring, he released The Anthology Part V: The Comeback, The First Five Years.
Throughout his career, Brooks has received nearly every accolade imaginable, from the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor and the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song to record-breaking RIAA Diamond Awards and seven CMA Entertainer of the Year titles. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry and more, cementing his place as one of the most important figures in music history.
Now, after nearly three decades, he returns to the UK to perform at BST Hyde Park, joining the illustrious line-up of world-renowned artists who have graced the stage, from Stevie Wonder and The Rolling Stones to Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and many more.
Expect more incredible announcements soon for the 2026 edition of the UK’s most anticipated summer event.
Tickets on sale now at www.bst-hydepark.com | @bsthydepark, but you have a chance to win one of two pairs with The Avondhu – simply pick up our Christmas Magazine ‘By The Fireside’ on sale in shops for the month of December, fill in and post back the entry form to us. Please note, the tickets are e-tickets, so it is very important that you clearly write your email address on the entry form, as this is how the tickets are sent to the winners.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience one of country music’s biggest stars on a world-famous stage.
