Country Music Icon Returns to UK After 28 Years for Epic Great Oak Stage Show
Garth Brooks, the best-selling solo artist in U.S. history with 162 million albums sold, will headline BST Hyde Park 2026 on Saturday, June 27, presented by American Express. This marks his first UK performance since 1998, a monumental return to the Great Oak Stage after nearly three decades. Tickets go on general sale Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 10 AM BST via www.bst-hydepark.com, with Amex presale starting Friday, September 12, and artist fanclub presale on Tuesday, September 16. Get ready for a country spectacle with pyrotechnics and record-breaking vibes!
Garth Brooks: A Country Legend’s UK Comeback
Brooks redefined country music with his 1991 album No Fences—the first multi-platinum country record—and Ropin’ The Wind, the first to top the U.S. pop charts. Hits like “If Tomorrow Never Comes”, “The Dance”, “Friends In Low Places”, and “The River” are etched in the American songbook. With 20 Billboard #1 singles across five decades (80s to 20s) and seven CMA Entertainer of the Year awards, he’s a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. His 1997 Central Park show drew over 1 million fans, and his recent Stadium Tour (2019-2022) saw 400,000 at Dublin’s Croke Park over five nights.
2026 BST Hyde Park: What to Expect
This 2026 headline follows his 72-show Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace, ending 2025 with a 99% ticket sell-out rate, and the release of The Anthology Part V: The Comeback, The First Five Years this spring. Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK, calls it “a landmark moment,” praising Brooks’ global influence on country music. Expect a production mirroring his arena-rock style—think pyrotechnics and massive crowds—joining past BST giants like Stevie Wonder and Taylor Swift.
Ticket Details and Fan Hype
- Amex Presale: Starts Friday, September 12, 10 AM BST
- Fanclub Presale: Starts Tuesday, September 16, 10 AM BST
- General Sale: Starts Thursday, September 18, 10 AM BST
- Where: www.bst-hydepark.com | @bsthydepark
Fans on socials are buzzing: “Garth Brooks at BST 2026? After 28 years, this is huge!” More 2026 headliners are teased soon. Stream classics like “Friends In Low Places” on Spotify or Apple Music to prep!
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