Bon Jovi announced as first BST Hyde Park 2027 headliner in ‘full circle moment’

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Bishop, H. (2026, October 19). Bon Jovi announced as first BST Hyde Park 2027 headliner in ‘full circle moment’. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/bon-jovi-bst-hyde-park-bst-b1301471.html

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Bon Jovi has been confirmed as the first headliner for British Summer Time (BST) Hyde Park in 2027, set to perform on June 24 during their Bon Jovi Forever Tour. This marks their fifth appearance at Hyde Park since 2000 and follows a series of sold-out shows including nine nights at Madison Square Garden in 2026. Frontman Jon Bon Jovi expressed excitement about returning to the venue, calling it a "full circle moment" after headlining the inaugural BST festival in 2013. Tickets for the event will be available starting October 23.
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Bon Jovi has been announced as the headliner for British Summer Time (BST) Hyde Park on June 24, 2027, marking their fifth appearance in the iconic park. The rock band previously headlined BST Hyde Park's inaugural event in 2013 and will return after a 14-year hiatus as part of their Bon Jovi Forever Tour. Frontman Jon Bon Jovi expressed that this performance is a "full circle moment" for the band, which has performed at Hyde Park during previous tours in 2000, 2003, and 2011. The announcement follows the conclusion of their recent stadium tour to support their album Forever (Legendary Edition).

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Bon Jovi Forever Tour British Summer Time (BST) Melbourne New York’s The Forever Tour

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Frontman Jon Bon Jovi said: “We have a storied history with performing at Hyde Park on previous tours and it’s a full circle moment to be returning to BST Hyde Park, 14 years after headlining the very first festival.
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🔮 The rock band, who last headlined in 2013 for the first edition of the BST event, will perform on Thursday, June 24 as part of their Bon Jovi Forever Tour.

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Bon Jovi has just been announced as one of the headliners for British Summer Time (BST) Hyde Park 2027. asserted
Jovi → announce → Time
The rock band, who last headlined in 2013 for the first edition of the BST event, will perform on Thursday, June 24 as part of their Bon Jovi Forever Tour. asserted
who → headline → Tour
It marks their fifth time returning to the iconic park, with appearances in 2000, 2003, 2011 and 2013. asserted
It → mark → 2000
Frontman Jon Bon Jovi said: “We have a storied history with performing at Hyde Park on previous tours and it’s a full circle moment to be returning to BST Hyde Park, 14 years after headlining the very first festival. asserted
it → say → festival
“There’s nothing quite like the energy of a UK crowd, and the joy and excitement we shared with our fans this summer was something truly special. asserted
we → ’ → fans
“To bring that energy back to Hyde Park means a lot to us. asserted
bring → bring → us
“We’re grateful for every one of you and can’t wait to make more memories together.” asserted
We → ’re → memories
The announcement comes after the band concluded their latest stadium tour in support of recent album Forever (Legendary Edition). asserted
band → come → album
In 2026, the band returned to the stage with nine sold-out nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden. asserted
band → return → Garden
The tour will resume in March 2027 with performances in Melbourne, Sydney, New Jersey, Chicago, Massachusetts and Toronto. asserted
tour → resume → Melbourne
“They are one of the defining rock bands of their generation, with an extraordinary catalogue of hits and a live show that remains as powerful and compelling as ever. asserted
that → remain → hits
“They continue to connect with audiences around the world, making this rare return to Hyde Park a genuinely special occasion.” asserted
return → continue → Park
Read More The other headliners of BST Hyde Park will be announced soon. asserted
headliners → read → Park
Tickets go on general sale on Friday October 23 at 10am. asserted
Tickets → go → 10
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