Int’l Lineups: Bon Jovi Returns To BST Hyde Park, Angèle At Rock Werchter & Desertfest London

UK

London

Bon Jovi Return To BST Hyde Park

14 years after opening the festival, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Bon Jovi will return to headline BST Hyde Park on Thursday, June 24, 2027.

It’s been a huge 12 months for Bon Jovi, who returned to the stage with a run of major shows, including nine sold-out nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden, July 7-26; sold-out shows at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, Aug. 28, and Croke Park Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, Aug. 30, before ending on three spectacular sold-out shows at London’s Wembley Stadium as part of the “Forever Tour”.

The most recent UK shows hadn’t been reported at the time of this writing, but the MSG run moved a total 126,057 tickets at a $31,408,393 gross, according to the box office reports submitted for all nine shows.

“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,” a comment from the band reads.

And it continues, “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.”

Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK and European Festivals, said, “Bon Jovi helped launch BST Hyde Park in 2013, and it’s a pleasure to welcome them back. 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. They continue to connect with audiences around the world, making this rare return to Hyde Park a genuinely special occasion.”

Tickets for Bon Jovi’s BST Hyde Park 2027 performance go on general sale Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. British Standard Time. More names for the 2027 edition of BST Hyde Park will be announced soon.

Belgium

Home Turf Advantage For Angèle

Belgian artist Angèle will perform at Rock Werchter on Sunday, July 4. The announcement follows the release her third album, Instinct, which marked the start of a new artistic chapter.

Angèle, who’s based in Brussels, joins Tame Impala and SOMBR on the Rock Werchter Main Stage on July 4. It was previously announced that Muse would be headlining the festival next year, when it return’s to Werchter’s Festivalpark, July 1-4.

Ticket sales start Friday Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. local time.

Second Wave For Desertfest

Desertfest London 2027 announced the second wave or artists joining the line up of the multi-venue festival, which takes over London’s Camden district, May 21-23, 2027.

This latest announcement sees a cast of fan favourites making highly anticipated returns, with some Desertfest debuts joining us for the first time!

Leading the charge are YOB from Portland, OR, who have last taken to the Desertfest stage in 2022 with an unforgettable set at the Roundhouse; Kylesa from Savannah, GA, who returned from a 10-year hiatus last year; Windhand from Richmond, VA, who will bring their brand of eerie psychedelia to the English capital; as well as London’s own rising stars Lowen.

Margarita Witch Cult, Bonnacons Of Doom, Gurt, Ritual King, Cardiel, Druidess, Pink Fuzz, Blue Heron, Goya, Friendship Commanders, Stonus, Congulus, Occult Hand Order, and Tellemehookah join the bill as well.

Tickets are on sale. A weekend ticket currently goes sells for £169.44 ($225.74) via DICE.

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