It’s been an exciting fixture in London’s musical calendar since 2013, and it’s back with a line-up of some of the biggest stars on the planet. 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 2024 edition.
When is BST Hyde Park 2024?
BST Hyde Park in 2024 takes place over several dates. Specifically, the ones announced so far are June 29 and 30 and July 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14.
How much are tickets?
Tickets range massively in price depending on who’s playing and what kind of access you want. Generally, the cheapest general admission tickets start from between £95 and £111. Check the website for the full range of tickets and prices.
Who’s on the lineup?
The 2024 headliners are global pop superstar (who'll be fresh from Glasto) SZA, Fleetwood Mac icon Stevie Nicks, and ‘Rock DJ’ hitmaker, aka the daddy of British pop music, Robbie Williams. For the Americana-obsessed, you've got country superstar Morgan Wallen and crossover country pop legend Shania Twain. There's also global icons such as K-pop superstars Stray Kids, Aussie icon Kylie Minogue and US rockers Kings of Leon. Craving something more high-brow? There's Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. Plus, a free programme of events at Open House.
What time does BST Hyde Park start?
Gates open at around 2pm, with ‘primary entry’ tickets getting access around an hour before that. Each event has different timings that will be revealed nearer to the time, so be sure to check the official website for further details.
Reviews of BST 2024 so far
The opening weekend of one of London’s most star-studded festivals sets hopes high for the coming weeks. On Friday (June 28) night, festival goers basked in the sun and enjoyed renditions of everything from Beethoven’s fifth symphony to the Star Wars score, performed by All Things Orchestral, which Your Local Guardian described as a ‘real treat’.
On Saturday June 29, SZA performed her headlining set, which the Hackney Gazette dubbed ‘a hit-packed 90-minute set that was by turns soulful, playful, and up-tempo - many mouthing every lyric to every song. Unlike Glasto there were no costume changes - and little chat - but the sound quality, and vocals, on the likes of ‘Broken Clocks’, ‘Love Galore’, ‘Drew Barrymore’, and ‘All the Stars’, were heart-piercingly perfect.’
As for Kings of Leon on Sunday, Time Out’s Estelle Dragan said ‘Nothing screams the start of a Great British Summer more than vibing out to Paolo Nutini and Kings of Leon in Hyde Park. ‘Use Somebody’ was particularly magical.’