BST Hyde Park have gone back to where it all began for next year’s instalment – US rock stars Bon Jovi opened the initial series of live events in 2013, and they’ve just been announced as the first act for 2027.
The first ever run of British Summer Time (BST) Hyde Park shows saw Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones and The Beach Boys among others play one-of-a-kind outdoor shows in London’s Hyde Park, taking place over a two week span in July 2013. Now, the BST series have expanded to a massive campaign of shows, each with a stacked roster ranging from the biggest up-and-comers to classic legacy acts. This year’s iteration kicked off in June with country giants Garth Brooks and the Zac Brown Band, before shows featuring Maroon 5, Duran Duran and a final two nights headed by Lewis Capaldi.
Arena rock legends Bon Jovi released their well-received sixteenth studio album ‘Forever’ in 2024, before re-envisioning it as 2025’s ‘Forever (Legendary Edition)’. The re-issue brought brand new recordings of each track, plus a cast of guest musicians including Robbie Williams, Avril Lavigne, and Bruce Springsteen. After forming in 1983, the current line-up for the group still includes three founding members: lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, drummer Tico Torres and keyboard player David Bryan.
Bon Jovi return to Hyde Park while on their Forever Tour, which has already seen them sell out a 9-night residence at New York’s Madison Square Garden, as well as sold-out shows in Edinburgh, Dublin, and Wembley Stadium in London this summer. Their BST Hyde Park show for next year was announced as part of a larger extension of the tour, kicking off with stadium nights in Australia in March before the London date in June, with US stadium dates scheduled for July and August.
NME published a statement from frontman Jon Bon Jovi, in which he says “we have a storied history with performing at Hyde Park on previous tours and it’s a full circle moment to be returning to BST Hyde Park, 14 years after headlining the very first festival.” He adds “the ‘Forever Tour’ has been an incredible celebration of the music and the fans who have been with us all these years. There’s nothing quite like the energy of a UK crowd, and the joy and excitement we shared with our fans this summer was something truly special. To bring that energy back to Hyde Park means a lot to us. We’re grateful for every one of you and can’t wait to make more memories together.“
Jim King, founder of BST Hyde Park and CEO of its promoters AEG Presents, has also issued a statement (again provided by NME) which reads “Bon Jovi helped launch BST Hyde Park in 2013, and it’s a pleasure to welcome them back. They are one of the defining rock bands of their generation, with an extraordinary catalogue of hits and a live show that remains as powerful and compelling as ever. They continue to connect with audiences around the world, making this rare return to Hyde Park a genuinely special occasion.”
After the initial announcement this morning, Jon Bon Jovi posted a jovial video on his personal social media accounts of him unboxing a new suitcase, preparing for the future dates. The caption reads “Forever Tour special delivery! See you in 2027! Watch out for a city near you”, suggesting there may be further gig announcements to come for next year.
Bon Jovi return to BST Hyde Park on June 24 2027 – tickets are available now on an American Express members pre-sale. A second pre-sale starts at 10am on Wednesday October 21, ahead of general sale at 10am on Friday October 23. A full support line-up for the event will be announced at a later date, with more BST Hyde Park shows yet to be revealed.
