Bon Jovi to headline BST Hyde Park in 2027

Bon Jovi will headline BST Hyde Park on June 24, 2027, organizers announced, making the band the first act confirmed for next year’s festival. The concert will mark the group’s return to the London event 14 years after it headlined the festival’s inaugural edition in 2013. Jon Bon Jovi described the return as a “full circle moment,” citing the band’s history performing at Hyde Park. He said the group’s Forever Tour had been a celebration of its music and fans, and that returning to the venue was meaningful after performing for UK audiences earlier this year. The 2027 performance is part of the band’s Forever Tour. In 2026, Bon Jovi played nine sold-out nights at Madison Square Garden in New York, followed by shows in Edinburgh and Dublin and three sold-out performances at London’s Wembley Stadium, according to the announcement coverage. BST Hyde Park has not yet announced the rest of the 2027 lineup. The festival typically features additional performers alongside its headliners, but no supporting acts for Bon Jovi’s date have been confirmed. Organizers said more names for next year’s edition would be announced later. General ticket sales are scheduled to begin on Friday,...