In what will be the 28-year-old’s debut at the event, it comes following his return to live performances this year.
Capaldi announced a break from touring shortly after his performance at the Glastonbury Festival in 2023, but returned to the festival earlier this year for a short set on the Pyramid Stage.
A UK and Ireland tour was announced shortly after, all of which sold out quickly.
Lewis Capaldi’s comeback comes after Glastonbury struggle
Capaldi’s break came after struggling to manage the symptoms of his Tourette syndrome at Glastonbury 2023, receiving help from the audience to sing his hit song Someone You Loved.
Before his comeback this year, the Glaswegian star performed several secret gigs and guest appearances, saying in an interview with therapy charity BetterHelp that he felt a “rush of adrenaline” before managing to calm himself before his first warm-up gig in Edinburgh.
In April 2023, Netflix released the documentary Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now, which depicted his experience with Tourette’s, the reasoning behind his decision to take a step back from the limelight two years ago.
The condition causes you to make sudden, repetitive sounds or movements and, while there is no cure, treatment can help manage the tics, according to the NHS website.
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Now, he is back on tour, and will head to Australia and New Zealand for a string of dates in November and December after the dates in the UK and Ireland.
Lewis Capaldi set to headline BST Hyde Park in 2026
Capaldi is the second headline act announced for British Summer Time (BST), after Garth Brooks, where he will make his debut at the London-based music event.
Jim King, chief executive of live entertainment company AEG Presents UK and European Festivals, said: “Announcing Lewis Capaldi as a BST Hyde Park headliner for 2026 feels absolutely perfect.
“He is fast becoming a legend for a new generation and will take his place comfortably among the great BST headliners.
“We had a glimpse of the magic when he joined Noah Kahan on stage this year, but this will be the true comeback that everyone has been waiting for, and we are so proud to host it.”
🎶| Lewis Capaldi was the surprise guest for Northern Attitude! pic.twitter.com/S3TNR0lhAv
— Noah Kahan Nation (Live From Fenway) (@NoahKahanNation) July 4, 2025
The 2025 line-up at BST included Sabrina Carpenter, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts and Stevie Wonder.
Capaldi will also perform at the brand new Roundhay Festival at Roundhay Park in Leeds next summer.
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He is the first headliner announced for the event, taking place on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Capaldi will perform at BST Hyde Park on July 11.
Tickets for both concerts go on sale on Friday, September 19, at 9am.