BST Hyde Park 

Outdoor Arena – Music Venue, London

Hyde Park in London is one of the landmark locations of the English Capital, and not only is it a tourist attraction, but it is also a world class music venue that has hosted an extensive number of concerts over the years.

It is currently known as the BST Hyde Park for sponsorship reasons, and the 350 acre park has been around since it was first established by King Henry VIII all the way back in 1536. It is set to host concerts from some famous faces from the world of music and film – Hugh Jackman, Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Jeff Glynne’s ELO – from Friday 27th June to Sunday 13th July 2025.

It has a long history of hosting concerts, with the bandstand having been built in Kensington Gardens in 1869 before moving to where it currently sits in 1886. Concerts have taken place there since the 1890s, with predominantly Military and Brass bands playing there to begin with. The first large scale rock concert held there was on 29th June 1968, where 15,000 people enjoyed a performance from Pink Floyd, Roy Harper, and Jethro Tull.

Hyde Park is a great place for you and your guests to enjoy world-class music, why not go ahead and check out what he has to offer!

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Hyde Park Hospitality

At Eventmasters, we are delighted to offer our Great Oak Roof Garden VIP Hospitality Package which offers Roaming small plates and grazing stations, British inspired menus using premium ingredients, a complimentary bar, uninterrupted views of the stage from the VIP Terrace, a private bar, all day access to your reserved area on the partially covered VIP Terrace, informal dining, and individual places suitable for any group side. You can also avoid the queues and crowds.

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Don’t miss out on VIP Hospitality offering an excellent VIP experience for concerts from some of the world’s biggest artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, Sabrina Carpenter, Hugh Jackman, and Jeff Glynne’s ELO. Enjoy a complimentary bar, uninterrupted views of the stage from the VIP Terrace, and informal dining.

Hyde Park History

The BST Hyde Park has a long history, with its first opening all the way back in 1536 when King Henry VIII acquired the land from Westminster Abbey where it initially became a hunting ground. It was actually a private park until 1603 when it was opened up to high ranking members of society by King James I.

It was finally opened to everyone in 1637 when King Charles I was on the throne. Fast forward to the 1800s, Hyde Park began hosting some national celebrations. It hosted The Great Exhibition in 1851, a few decades after celebrating the end of the Napoleonic Wars with a fireworks display in 1814. It went on to host Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887, as well as Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee in 1977. Fast forward to 2012, and it was also part of the celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.

The park has a strong reputation as a beauty spot, with a vast number of trees and flowers, as well as several statues, lakes, and monuments all across the 350 acre site.

In terms of concerts, the bandstand in Hyde Park was built all the way back in 1869 in Kensington Gardens, before moving to where it is currently located more than a decade and a half later in 1886. Music began to be played there more commonly in the 1890s with three performances per week, most commonly from Military and Brass bands.

The first large scale rock concert took place there on 29th June 1968, with it featuring performances from iconic names such as Pink Floyd, Roy Harper, and Jethro Tull. The Rolling Stones played there as a headline act on 5th July 1969 before the aforementioned Pink Floyd returned to perform at Hyde Park once more on 18th July 1970.

Queen played there in a free concert during the recording of their album ‘A Day at the Races’ on 18th September 1976, drawing an incredible audience of around 150,000 to 200,000 people.

Fast forward to 2nd July 2005, and there was a charity Live 8 Concert at Hyde Park that had been organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure. It featured some of the biggest names in the world of music, including U2, Coldplay, Elton John, R.E.M., Madonna, The Who, Paul McCartney, and Pink Floyd, who thrilled all in attendance when they performed as their classic line-up from the 1970s.

Hyde Park was also involved in the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics, where acts from four nations performed – this included Duran Duran for England, Stereophonics for Wales, Paolo Nutini for Scotland, as well as Snow Patrol for Northern Ireland.

Other big names have performed there over the years since 2013, including the likes of Black Sabbath, Neil Young, Celine Dion, and Bon Jovi.

In 2025, Hugh Jackman, Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Jeff Glynne’s ELO will all be performing there in their own concerts from Friday 27th June to Sunday 13th July 2025.

Hyde Park Facilities

Hyde Park is home to several facilities. It has a number of waterfront cafés, a shop, an abundance of wildlife, trees, flowers, as well as some spectacular lakes. For concerts, the BST Hyde Park has a capacity of no less than 65,000, which makes it a great venue for some of the best artists in the world to perform. There are also a number of toilets located throughout Hyde Park for the convenience of all who visit.

A number of hotels sit in close proximity to the famous and historic Hyde Park. This includes: Zedwell Piccadilly Circus (1.42 miles away), Apex Temple Court Hotel (2.5 miles away), The Londoner (1.55 miles away), Page 8, Page Hotels (1.69 miles away), The Resident Soho (1.46 miles away), The Resident Covent Garden (1.83 miles away), Henrietta Experimental (1.81 miles away), St. Martins Lane London (1.68 miles away), and The Level at the Melia White House (1.56 miles away).

Attractions Nearby

Kensington Palace and Gardens

We start with the incredible Kensington Palace and Gardens which are located a short distance away from Hyde Park. The Palace has been an official Royal residence since the 17th Century, so it is a location with plenty of history and heritage.

There is plenty of natural beauty to be observed in the Gardens themselves, with the flowers and trees, as well as the spectacular swan pond. Commissioned by JM Barrie, there is a century old bronze statue of Peter Pan as well. The Palace also contains plenty of spectacular State Rooms. This is a location that is well worth a visit.

On your way to the Kensington Palace and Gardens, it is most definitely worth you heading for the Serpentine Bridge on the way, with some great art at the Serpentine Galleries as well.

Natural History Museum

Established almost 150 years ago in 1881, London’s Natural History Museum is the most famous in the world, and it is most certainly somewhere you should visit that is near Hyde Park. There are 4.6 billion years worth of history on display throughout the museum, all linked to nature and the history of the planet Earth. There are also plenty of displays on Dinosaurs, artifacts on human evolution, as well as a museum on space travel, our oceans, as well as British Wildlife.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace most certainly needs no introduction as one of Britain and the world’s most iconic and popular landmarks. It is somewhere that you should visit whilst in and around Hyde Park, as it is a place that not only takes your breath away, it is also of course the home of His Majesty King Charles III, and the rest of the Royal Family.

There is also the eye-catching Changing of the Guard, which you can catch on the majority of the mornings throughout the week at 11am.

Royal Albert Hall

Whilst you are visiting Hyde Park, why not take in a spectacular show at the historic and world famous Royal Albert Hall, which is located just south of Hyde Park itself. It has been hosting a plethora of world-class musical performances since it was opened more than 150 years ago on 29th March 1871. It underwent some renovations from 1996 and 2004.

It has held meetings by the suffragettes, and it has seen the likes of Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, and Albert Einstein have speeches hosted there. Lennox Lewis and Muhammad Ali both fought there during their illustrious careers in boxing.

Not only that the Royal Albert Hall has of course played host to concerts and performances by some of the biggest names in the world of music over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Oscar Peterson, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, Sting, Elton John, Adele, Jay Z, Kaiser Chiefs, and the Killers.

BST Hyde Park – London

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How do I get to Hyde Park by Car?

The Hyde Park event postcode is W2 2UH, and a number of roads surround Hyde Park – the A4204, the A315, the A4202, and Bayswater Road.

There are also a number of car parks which can be used, although it is recommended that you pre-book your space as soon as you can. There are two public car parks in total, and they can be accessed from West Carriage Drive. There is disabled parking available as well.

There are other car parks in the local area as well, which are located at Speakers Corner and on Park Lane.

How do I get to Hyde Park by Bus?

There are a vast number of bus services that you can access to visit Hyde Park. Buses are available from and to the following locations – we have listed the services next to each location as well. Please note that all buses accommodate one wheelchair user each, as all TFL buses have level access.

Marble Arch: 26, 7, 10, 16, 23, 30, 36, 73, 74, 82, 94, 98, 137, 148, 159, 274, 390, 414 & 436.

Hyde Park Corner: 2, 9, 10, 14, 16, 19, 22, 36, 38, 52, 73, 74, 82, 137, 148, 414, 436 & C2.

Knightsbridge: 9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 52, 74, 137, 414 & 452.

How do I get to Hyde Park by the Tube?

There are a number of Tube Stations in London that are located in close proximity to the famous Hyde Park, and they are as follows: Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner, Bond Street, Knightsbridge, and Green Park.

How do I get to Hyde Park by train?

The famous London Paddington Station is located in closest proximity to Hyde Park itself, and it is just 500 metres north of West Carriage Drive. You can catch services via GWR, Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth Line via the TFL (Transport For London).


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