Lewis Capaldi’s headline BST Hyde Park 2026 concert will be livestreamed worldwide on YouTube, marking the first time a full performance from the iconic London festival has been broadcast live to a global audience.
Lewis Capaldi: Live at American Express presents BST Hyde Park will stream free on Saturday 11 July, from 8:45pm BST, with no subscription or paywall required. The full performance will remain available on YouTube after the event.
Lewis Capaldi makes BST Hyde Park history
The sold-out concert is being described as a landmark moment for BST Hyde Park, with Capaldi becoming the first artist to livestream an entire headline set from the festival.
The production will feature a 26-camera setup, including drone footage, designed to capture the scale and atmosphere of the show. Before Capaldi takes to the stage, viewers will also see an exclusive 10-minute short film created by creative director Rory Dewar.
Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK and European Festivals, said:
“BST Hyde Park has welcomed some of the world’s biggest artists over the years, so we’re incredibly excited that Lewis Capaldi will make history as the first artist to livestream their full performance from the festival.
“It’s a landmark moment for BST and a fantastic opportunity for millions of fans to be part of the experience, wherever they are in the world.”
Lewis Capaldi joins exclusive Hyde Park broadcast history
While several major Hyde Park events have previously been broadcast globally, including Live 8 in 2005 and Paul McCartney’s 2010 performance, Capaldi becomes the first artist to livestream a complete BST Hyde Park headline show.
The Scottish singer’s appearance follows a packed summer of live performances, including headline sets at:
- Isle of Wight Festival
- TRNSMT Festival
- Marlay Park, Dublin
- Thomond Park, Limerick
- TK Maxx Presents Live at Powderham, Exeter
- Blackweir Fields, Cardiff
- Roundhay Festival, Leeds
Capaldi’s comeback continues
Capaldi’s return to live music began with his surprise appearance at Glastonbury last year before he released Survive, which became his sixth UK No. 1 single according to the Official Charts Company.
His latest success builds on the commercial performance of his previous albums. Official Charts Company figures show Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent has sold 1,927,902 copies in the UK, while Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent has reached 430,328 sales.
