Gigs in London this week

BST is back again this summer, bringing some of the world’s biggest pop stars to Hyde Park for its 13th edition. Headling for 2026 are Lewis Capaldi, Pit Bull, Depeche Mode, Garth Brooks, and more. Taking place across weekends in June and July, Hyde Park will host an upmarket festival vibe complete with food, drink and a posh VIP area. Here’s all you need to know about the BST Hyde Park’s 2026 edition.  When is BST Hyde Park 2026? As in previous years, BST Hyde Park takes place over several dates in late June and early July. This year the festival takes place on June 27, 28, July 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12.   How much are tickets? Tickets typically range in price depending on who’s playing and what kind of access you want. The cheapest general admission tickets cost £99.95 plus booking fee, with VIP tickets costing up to £350.95 plus booking fee. Check the website for the full range of tickets and prices. There are also a number of free community events taking place throughout the weeks as part of the BST Open House series. These usually include things like Wimbledon screenings, an outdoor cinema, outdoor theatre shows, DJ sets and gigs. Who’s on the lineup? Country singer Garth Brooks will headline on June 27. This will be his only European performance in 2026. South Korean boyband Ateez headline on June 28, followed by Maroon 5 on July 3 and Mumford and Sons on July 4. Duran Duran headline on July 5, joined by Scissor Sisters and Nile Rodgers & Chic. Pitbull will play on...

Somerset House Summer Series is back for another year. Held in the Edmond J. Safra Fountain court, in the enclave of the iconic Neoclassical building, this open-air series of gigs has long held space for both exciting up-and-comers and well-known trailblazers from the UK and beyond. When is Somerset House Summer Series 2026? Somerset House Summer Series with American Express is spread out over eleven nights, starting July 16 and ending with a final gig on July 26. How much are tickets? This year, ticket prices range between £30 and £60.  Who’s on the lineup? The biggest names in this year’s series include breakthrough pop sensation Naïka (Thursday 16 July), veteran indie band The Cribs (Monday 20 July), ascendent art-rock outfit Black Country, New Road (Wednesday 22 July) and psychedelic rockers The Flaming Lips (Saturday 25 July). Also headlining are Palace (Friday 17 July), Thee Sacred Souls (Saturday 18 July), Lightning Seeds (Sunday 18 July), Agnes Obel (Tuesday 21 July), Venna (Thursday 23 July), Raf-Saperra (Friday 24 July) and Benjamin Clementine (Sunday 26 July).  What time does Somerset House Summer Series start? Doors open from 7.30pm each night. Last year, supporting acts played from 8pm, and headliners started at 9pm. Curfew is 10.30pm.  More festivals happening in London this year.