Country music legend Garth Brooks has announced his long-awaited return to the UK stage, headlining London's BST Hyde Park festival in what will be his first UK performance in nearly 30 years. The announcement, which has sent shockwaves through the country music world, comes alongside news of a two-night engagement in the United States.
A Triumphant Return to the UK
Brooks will take to the Great Oak Stage at BST Hyde Park on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This landmark performance marks his first live date in the UK since 1998. The news has been met with immense excitement from fans who had given up hope of seeing the global icon perform on British soil again.
Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK and European Festivals, described the announcement as a "landmark moment," stating that Brooks "joins the line of legendary artists who have defined BST over the years." Tickets for the BST Hyde Park show are set to go on general sale on Thursday, September 18, at 10 a.m. BST.
US Tour Dates Confirmed
Stateside, Brooks has also confirmed two shows to kick off Summerfest 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Due to what was described as "overwhelming demand" during a pre-sale, a second show was added. Brooks will now perform on both Tuesday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater. These concerts will be his first-ever appearance at Summerfest and his first time performing in Milwaukee in more than a decade. Tickets for both shows went on sale Friday, September 12.
A Monumental Year for the Country Superstar
The tour news follows a busy period for Brooks, who recently concluded his 72-show Las Vegas residency, "Garth Brooks/Plus ONE," at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The residency was a major success, with each performance offering a unique setlist and a one-of-a-kind experience for the audience.
With a career spanning decades and a global record of over 170 million albums sold, Garth Brooks continues to be one of the most celebrated and influential artists in music history. His upcoming tour dates in the UK and US promise to be unforgettable events for fans who have waited patiently for his return to the live stage.
