Country legend Garth Brooks is the first headliner confirmed for American Express presents BST Hyde Park.
He will play the Great Oak Stage on Saturday 27th June 2026. Tickets go on general on Thursday 18th September at 10am BST, visit www.bst-hydepark.com.
Brooks is one of the biggest-selling artists of all-time and the show will mark his first time playing in the UK in almost 30 years. The last time Brooks was here was in 1998 and fans had started to give up hope that he'd ever perform in the UK again.
Brooks 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 U.S. 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 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.
Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK and European Festivals: “Announcing Garth Brooks as our first BST Hyde Park headliner for 2026 is a landmark moment. He joins the line of legendary artists who have defined BST over the years. A true global icon, Garth’s songs have connected with audiences everywhere, and his influence has paved the way for many of the country stars we celebrate today. His first UK performance in nearly three decades promises to be an unforgettable occasion at Hyde Park.”
Here's the info you need to get your tickets:
Amex presale tickets begins – Friday 12th September, 10am BST
Artist fanclub presale begins – Tuesday 16th September, 10am BST
General on sale – Thursday 18th September, 10am BST www.bst-hydepark.com
