BST Hyde Park 2027: Bon Jovi revealed as festival’s first headliner

Jon Bon Jovi said: "It’s a full circle moment to be returning to BST Hyde Park"

BST Hyde Park have announced their first headline act for the 2027 edition, and it’s none other than rock royalty Bon Jovi in a UK exclusive appearance.

After the band’s triumphant return to the stage earlier this year, selling out a run of dates at London’s Wembley Stadium, UK fans will get to see Jon Bon Jovi and his rockin’ crew on Thursday 24 June. Support acts are yet to be revealed.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Bon Jovi headlined the inaugural BST Hyde Park back in 2013, so it’s a long overdue return for the icon behind classic rock tracks like “Livin’ On A Prayer’ and ‘Always’.

Bon Jovi - Always (Official Music Video)

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It was touch and go whether or not Jon Bon Jovi would ever grace the stage again, after battling health issues for some years which damaged his vocal chords. After recovering from surgery, he’s back on form as the band’s recent Forever Tour exemplified. It’ll be an emotional affair at Hyde Park, with the rock icons back where they belong.

In a press statement, 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”.

“The Forever Tour has been an incredible celebration of the music and the fans who have been with us all these years. 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. To bring that energy back to Hyde Park means a lot to us. We’re grateful for every one of you and can’t wait to make more memories together.”