The Strokes to headline British Summer Time as a UK festival exclusive

British Summer Time 2015

Thursday 18th to Sunday 28th June 2015
Hyde Park, Park Lane, Kensington & Chelsea, Greater London, W2 2UH, England MAP
from £55 to £75

Daily capacity: 65,000

The Strokes play their first London show in five years with a headlining appearance in London's Hyde Park at British Summer Time on Thursday 18th June as a UK Festival Exclusive.

Supporting the fifth headliner to be announced for this year's event will be Beck, Future Islands, Temples, Public Service Broadcasting, The Wytches, Hinds, Gengahr, Yak, and Kieran Leonard.

Ticket prices for The Strokes have not yet been announced, and go on sale at 9am on Friday 6th March, and we'll have links to buy them then.

Jim King, Senior Vice President Live Events, said, "It's hugely exciting to have The Strokes back in London for a UK festival exclusive. They've handpicked a great support bill and it's going to be an amazing night out. With such a great catalogue of hits as well as some new music this is unmissable for music fans."

Liz Mullins Director of Events at The Royal Parks,, said, "Since it began in 2013 Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park has become a firm favourite in the events calendar, bringing a diverse range of entertainment and the world's biggest artists to this iconic park. From The Rolling Stones to Black Sabbath, Lionel Richie to Tom Jones, comedy nights and family days there has been something for everyone. We are looking forward to working with our partners AEG Live to once again bring this truly unique event to Hyde Park."

As well as the huge ticketed headliners, the midweek activities will return with free access for park visitors to enjoy film, music, sport and literature.

Blur headline on Saturday 20th June with Blur will headline the first night, with a line-up that includes Metronomy, The Horrors, Jupiter Bokondji and Okwess International, Drenge, Roots Manuva, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Teleman, Iris Gold, Fufanu, and Sugarmen.

Kylie, with Grace Jones, and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers appear on Sunday 21st. Friday 26th will have The Who, with Paul Weller, Kaiser Chiefs, and Johnny Marr.
Saturday 27th will be headlined by Taylor Swift with Ellie Goulding, and John Newman.

More acts for all days are to be announced soon as part of the event. AEG Live's event the Barclaycard presents British Summer Time returns to Hyde Park for a third time.

Tickets are already on sale for the other days. Tickets for Blur are priced from £75. Kylie, Grace Jones, and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers are priced from £60.40. Tickets for The Who (Friday 26th June) are priced from £69. Tickets are priced from £55 for Taylor Swift day (Saturday 27th June). Prices do not include booking fees.

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