Stevie Wonder is set to return to BST Hyde Park this summer, as he will headline the festival for the third time.
The 74-year-old Motown icon will take the Great Oak Stage on July 12, 2025, as part of his Love, Light & Song UK Tour. BST Hyde Park announced on their official Instagram page:
"We are thrilled to announce that music legend Stevie Wonder will headline American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2025 on Saturday 12 July 2025, with a full lineup to be announced. He will be bringing his Love, Light & Song Tour to London’s iconic Hyde Park."
The post added:
"@americanexpressuk Cardmembers can book with the Amex presale from 10am Monday 17 March until 9am Friday 21 March. Terms apply. @bsthydepark presale goes live at 10am Wednesday 19 March. Get access now through our website. General sale starts at 10am Friday 21 March. VIP tickets, hospitality packages and payment plans are available. For more information, visit bst-hydepark.com"
Fans have expressed both surprise and excitement at the announcement of Stevie Wonder as a headliner at BST Hyde Park 2025, sharing their opinions in the comment section of the Instagram post. Below are what some of them had to remark:
"Nobody saw that coming," declared a fan.
"My year is made!!! 😍🎉🎉🎉, " expressed a fan.
"Hope he does better than the last time he was there," noted a user.
"what happened last time, as I'm tempted to go and might not if he was not that great. but it is stevie," questioned a user.
Others chimed in:
"Now that’s a headline act, one of the best that’s ever done it," wrote an Instagram user.
"I mean space them out a bit more cos already there the day before and the day after," said a user.
"Saw him last time at Hyde Park! Want to go again!!!" shared one user.
"He was fabulous the last time he performed at Hyde Park… Lionel Richie again too please," wrote a fan.
"OH MY GOODNESS OH MY GOODNESS!!!!" exclaimed a netizen.
Stevie Wonder joins a star-studded BST Hyde Park 2025 roster, which includes Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, Sabrina Carpenter, Neil Young, and Jeff Lynne's ELO.
With this, the festival has now secured arguably one of the most influential musicians of all time for headline acts.
Stevie Wonder has won 25 Grammy Awards
Stevie Wonder is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer. His career so far is marked with 25 Grammy Awards, multiple No. 1 hits, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Some of the artist's beloved songs are Superstition, Sir Duke, Higher Ground, and I Just Called to Say I Love You.
His last performance at BST Hyde Park was in 2019. His return after six years has sparked excitement among fans.