Hyde Park British Summer Time festival: Line-up, schedule, travel updates and how to get tickets

Festival kicks off on 6 July with headliner Roger Waters and closes on 15 July with the legendary Paul Simon, with Bruno Mars, Michael Buble, The Cure and Eric Clapton also headlining

We are well and truly in the midst of a British heatwave - you can tell from all the Brits complaining it's too hot.

For anyone not cowering in their homes, away from the blazing sun, there's a chance you might be at British Summer Time festival at Hyde Park in London instead.

The series of shows boasts an impressive range of acts including The Cure, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Michael Buble and Bruno Mars.

Here's what you need to know if you managed to get a ticket or are just interested in the event:

Where is it and how do I get there?

BST festival takes place on the Parade Ground on the east side of Hyde Park - head towards postcode W2 2UH. The area is well-served by public transport: closest Tube stations are Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner, Bond Street, Knightsbridge, Green Park or Lancaster Gate.

Buses which stop near the area are:

Marble Arch : 26, 7, 10, 16, 23, 30, 36, 73, 74, 82, 94, 98, 137, 148, 159, 159, 274, 390, 414, 436
Hyde Park Corner: 2, 9, 10, 14, 16, 19, 22, 36, 38, 52, 73, 74, 82, 137, 148, 414, 436, C2
Knightsbridge: 9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 52, 74, 137, 414, 452

All TFL buses have level access and are able to accommodate one wheelchair user.

Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller blades and personal motorised vehicles aren't permitted inside the event with the exception of mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs.

There is no official drop off/pick up location near the site because of traffic so it's best to arrange to meet/drop off at a location away from the main event.

Who is performing?

Each BST event is basically a mini festival, with a headliner plus multiple support acts performing from early afternoon to the evening. Here's the full lineup with stages and times:

FRIDAY 6 JULY – ROGER WATERS

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GREAT OAK STAGE

Roger Waters – 19.50

Richard Ashcroft – 17.50

Seasick Steve – 16.00

BARCLAYCARD STAGE

Squeeze – 19.00

Slydigs – 17.10

Robert Vincent – 15.30

ALLTHINGSMATA – 14.30

SATURDAY JULY 7 – THE CURE

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GREAT OAK STAGE

The Cure – 20.20

Interpol – 18.35

Goldfrapp – 17.25

Editors – 16.00

Slowdive – 14.50

Pale Waves – 13.50

BARCLAYCARD STAGE

Ride – 19.35

Lisa Hannigan – 18.05

The Twilight Sad – 16.45

This Will Destroy You – 15.30

SUMMER STAGE

Kaelan Mikla – 16.45

Kathryn Joseph – 16.00

PG Lost – 15.30

SUNDAY 8 JULY – ERIC CLAPTON

Eric Clapton performs (Getty)

GREAT OAK STAGE

Eric Clapton – 20.15

Santana – 18.30

Zucchero – 18.00

Steve Winwood – 16.50

Gary Clark Jr – 15.25

Lukas Nelson and Promise Of The Real – 14.10

FRIDAY 13 JULY – MICHAEL BUBLE

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GREAT OAK STAGE

Michael Buble – 20.20

Van Morrison – 18.00

Bananarama – 16.30

The Feeling – 15.00

Megan McKenna – 14.00

SATURDAY 14 JULY – BRUNO MARS

GREAT OAK STAGE

Bruno Mars – 20.50

Khalid – 19.00

DNCE – 17.30

Charlie Wilson – 15.55

Alex Hepburn – 14.45

DJ Rashida – 13.45

SUNDAY 15 JULY – PAUL SIMON

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GREAT OAK STAGE

Paul Simon – 19.45

James Taylor – 17.50

Bonnie Raitt – 16.10

Johnny Flynn And The Sussex Wit – 14.50

Ward Thomas – 13.50

Are there any tickets left?

Yes! A small number of tickets for some of the dates remain which you can find HERE.