BST RETURNS TO HYDE PARK IN 2021 AND SEES PEARL JAM HEADLINE BOTH NIGHTS
Pearl Jam will play two nights at BST in Hyde Park next year. The Seattle rockers are delighted to confirm they will play two huge shows in London and are in fact the first act in BST Hyde Park’s nine-year history to headline two consecutive nights at the event.
Special guests PIXIES are set to support Friday’s show, with IDLES on Saturday’s show and many more to be announced.
British Summer Time 2021 will be a huge and eagerly awaited celebration for the nation. BST Hyde Park has been at the centre of London’s summer since 2013, bringing the world’s biggest artists to the greatest outdoor venue in the world over two weekends with a host of free activities in between. And we cannot wait to welcome everyone back.
And fans who bought tickets to Pearl Jam’s cancelled sold out BST Hyde Park show in 2020 will have priority access to rebook and experience both shows with a Two Day ticket. There is also the option to split the cost of your ticket with the BST Hyde Park payment plan. Get ready to witness something extraordinary each night at Hyde Park.
Joining Pearl Jam on Friday 9 July are fellow US rock legends, PIXIES. Formed in 1986, PIXIES have inspired a wealth of bands since including Nirvana, Radiohead, two past BST Hyde Park headliners – The Strokes and Blur – and even a future one, Pearl Jam. Renowned for their incredible live shows, fronted by the mesmeric Black Francis, guitarist Joey Santiago, David Lowering and newest member Paz Lenchantin, this your chance to hear ‘Debaser’, ‘Gigantic’, ‘Here Comes Your Man’ and ‘Where Is My Mind?’ in all their glory plus newer songs from their 2019 album Beneath The Eyrie. PIXIES will release a limited edition double A-side single, featuring new track ‘Hear Me Out’ alongside the band’s gritty interpretation of the T-Rex classic ‘Mambo Sun’, on October 16th.
Special guests on July 10 are one of the most exciting UK bands currently operating – IDLES. Releasing their third album ‘Ultra Mono’, on Friday it became their first to reach No.1 in the UK. They are one of the most loved live experiences around, wearing their hearts on their sleeves, giving everything to the cause and displaying an uncompromising commitment to inclusiveness in songs and performance that binds an audience together. After a rise through the ranks of essential live acts, 2021 is IDLES’s time to join the top rank of rock headliners.
Jim King, CEO of European Festivals at AEG Presents, says, “We couldn’t be happier to be back and we can’t wait to bring everyone together with BST Hyde Park 2021, for what could be the most memorable British Summer Time ever… Pearl Jam jumped at the chance to celebrate after having to cancel their show this year and we are honoured that they agreed to play two consecutive nights, a first for BST. As their fans know, they are the perfect artists for such an unprecedented double bill.”
Since its inception in 2013, BST Hyde Park has featured headline performances from The Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, Bon Jovi, Neil Young, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Who and many more.
American Express® Cardmembers can take advantage of the presale from the 6th October with general tickets going onsale from 10am, Saturday 10 October. Ticket prices start at £70 + booking fee.
