New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi are heading back to Hyde Park, having today been announced as the first headliners for BST Hyde Park 2027. Jon Bon Jovi and the band are set to take to the stage on Thursday 24 June 2027.
The band’s return to the festival has been 14 years in the making, Bon Jovi headlined the very first BST Hyde Park back in 2013 and next summer’s show is a full circle moment, bringing them back to the festival where it all began.
The announcement arrives on the heels of a busy year for the band, returning to the stage with their Forever Tour, which included three sold-out shows at London’s Wembley Stadium.
Bon Jovi at BST Hyde Park: The Date
Bon Jovi are the first headliner to be confirmed for next year’s BST Hyde Park, taking place on Thursday 24 June 2027, the support line-up and special guests are still to be announced. The show is currently the only UK performance announced for 2027, a reason for fans across the country to make the trip to London.
Back to Where It Started
Bon Jovi have a long history with Hyde Park, having headlined the inaugural edition in 2013, playing a set packed with the songs that made them one of the biggest rock bands in the world. Fourteen years later, they’re returning for another headline gig. Jon Bon Jovi said in the announcement that he felt that it was a “full circle moment,” adding that the band were looking forward to being in front of a British crowd.
Their recent Forever Tour was a huge success globally, taking them back to some of the biggest stages in the world, including sold-out gigs at New York City’s Madison Square Garden and London’s Wembley Stadium.
The Songs Fans Will Want to Hear
A Bon Jovi gig comes with a substantial back catalogue: ‘Livin’ on a Prayer,’ ‘You Give Love a Bad Name,’ ‘It’s My Life,’ and ‘Always’ are always fan favourites and are likely to be played at Hyde Park next summer.
The band’s latest release was a ‘Legendary Edition’ of ‘FOREVER,’ revisiting the tracks with guest appearances from artists including Bruce Springsteen, Robbie Williams and even Avril Lavigne. Whether any of those collaborations make an appearance is still to be seen, but there will be no shortage of familiar hits to choose from.
Presales and General Sale Times
Tickets for Bon Jovi at BST Hyde Park go on general sale at 10am BST on Friday 23 October 2026. Before that though, there are several presales taking place. The first of the presales comes from American Express, starting their presale at 1pm BST on Monday 19 October. The artist presale follows on Wednesday 21 October at 10 am, then the AEG presale at the same time on Thursday, before the general sale.
Bon Jovi’s return to BST at Hyde Park is another opportunity for people to hear one of the most recognisable catalogues in rock live, with the added significance of returning to the exact festival they headlined way back in 2013.
More artists will be announced for BST Hyde Park 2027 in due course, for now, Bon Jovi ar the first name on next summer’s line-up, with 24 June the date to keep free.
