“OMG what a dream!”: Fans react excitedly as Neil Young set to headline London’s BST Hyde Park

Neil Young is set to make a return to London’s BST Hyde Park festival. He is officially headlining on July 11, 2025, with his band, The Chrome Hearts.

The beloved singer-songwriter will be joined by other music icons, Yusuf/Cat Stevens and Van Morrison. This lineup is expected to bring classic rock and folk-infused genres together. This announcement has sent waves of excitement through music fans worldwide, especially those who have been following Neil Young’s long career.

His last appearance at BST Hyde Park was in 2019 when he co-headlined with Bob Dylan. Now, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is back with a new tour, a band, and an upcoming album.

BST Hyde Park took to its official Instagram handle to announce Neil Young's headliner at this year's festival. The post was captioned:

"We’re thrilled to announce that neil young and the chrome hearts will be headlining American Express presents BST Hyde Park on Friday 11 July 🙌. They will be joined @yusufcatstevens, @vanmorrisonofficial and many more to be announced. Don’t miss these legends live in London’s iconic Hyde Park!"

Sharing ticketing information, authorities stated:

"@americanexpressuk Cardmembers can book with Amex from 10am Friday 28 February until 9am Wednesday 5 March. Terms apply. @bsthydepark presale goes live at 10am Monday 3 March. Get access through our website now. General sale starts at 10am Wednesday 5 March. VIP tickets, hospitality packages and payment plans are available. For more information, visit bst-hydepark.com."

Fans were quick to weigh in on the comment section of the post. Below are what some of them had to share:

"OMG what a dream !!!!!!! 🔮✨🌙", expressed a fan.

"Finally some legends on this years line up!!!", declared another.

"How amazing this line up is. I have tickets for ELO this weekend as well. Thanks for putting some of my favorites on the stage while I’m in town. I hope to get tickets to this as well. Now if you could arrange for Clapton to play as well, that would be great 😂❤️", shared a third.

Other Instagram users also chimed in to share their thoughts:

"Saw him headline alongside Bob Dylan in 2019 and it was an amazing performance from Neil. Can't wait to see him again!", reminisced a netizen.

"Wish it was July 6th. Booked flights and accommodation for Hugh Jackman and would have loved to see neil young as a replacement. Sabrina Carpenter is immensely talented and really cool music just not for me", shared another.

"This is what we have been waiting for!!!!", declared a third.

"It’s on my birthdayyyyyy 🥹 never a more iconic gift 🥹", rejoiced a fourth.

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The 2025 Hyde Park concert is part of Neil Young's 'Love Earth' world tour

The tour will take him across Europe and North America. Young's new band, The Chrome Hearts, features longtime collaborator Spooner Oldham on keys, along with Micah Nelson, Corey McCormick, and Anthony LoGerfo from Promise of the Real.

The group has already released a single, Big Change. Moreover, their debut album is expected in April 2025.

For fans in the UK, the BST Hyde Park gig might be an unmissable chance to see Neil Young perform live. As reported by Far Out, he is also set to headline Glastonbury Festival in June 2025. However, the exact date of his appearance there has yet to be confirmed.