RAYE announced as headliner for BST Hyde Park 2027

South London singer-songwriter RAYE has been confirmed as the second major headliner for the American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2027 concert series, setting the stage for what is projected to be the largest headline performance of her career. The multi-award-winning artist will take over the festival's Great Oak Stage in London's Hyde Park on Saturday 10 July 2027. She will be joined on the bill by rising British artist Sienna Spiro, who has been confirmed as a special guest, with additional supporting acts expected to be revealed by organisers in the coming months.

The landmark booking crowns an extraordinary period of professional and creative milestones for RAYE, whose real name is Rachel Keen. According to Billboard, her second full-length effort, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE., arrived in March and immediately claimed the top spot on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, while also reaching the Top 10 across 16 international territories. Momentum for the 17-track project surged further when it won the prestigious 2026 Mercury Prize at a ceremony hosted in Newcastle, narrowly following her record-breaking six-win sweep at the BRIT Awards for her independent debut, My 21st Century Blues. The album's hit single, "WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!", developed into her second UK number-one single and has since accumulated upwards of 1.5 billion streams globally.

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RAYE to headline BST Hyde Park 2027 with special guest Sienna Spiro

The live circuit has proven equally lucrative for the 29-year-old performer. Following a string of six sold-out nights at London's O2 Arena and a prominent run supporting Bruno Mars on the North American leg of his stadium tour, RAYE celebrated her Mercury Prize victory by returning to the capital for a one-off symphonic performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Accompanied by the Heritage Orchestra and Flames Collective, she performed the new record in full. According to Neon Music, that orchestral event, titled *This Symphony May Contain Hope*, drew an astonishing 1.8 million registrations for roughly 5,000 available seats. Following her Hyde Park date, her international touring footprint spans global festival appearances, including upcoming slots at Lollapalooza festivals in South America and European dates at Pinkpop, Werchter Boutique, and Open’er Festival, as detailed by TicketNews.

Special guest Sienna Spiro brings significant momentum of her own to the July bill. As reported by Nme, Spiro's debut album, Visitor, stands as the biggest UK debut album opening of the year, peaking at number two in her home country and climbing to number nine on the US Billboard 200. That milestone made her the first British artist in eight years to debut inside the American top ten. Her breakout single "Die On This Hill" breached the UK Top 10, while her track "Great Expectation" held the number-one position on the UK singles chart for three consecutive weeks. Spiro has previously supported both RAYE and Lorde on tour, and her rapidly expanding list of accolades includes a Best New Artist win at the MTV Video Music Awards alongside a nomination for the upcoming Grammy Awards.

RAYE joins American rock icons Bon Jovi on the burgeoning roster for the 2027 concert series. Bon Jovi were previously confirmed to headline the park earlier in the summer, returning to the festival for the first time since anchoring its inaugural edition. Last year's festival season played host to major acts including Garth Brooks, ATEEZ, Maroon 5, Mumford & Sons, Duran Duran, Pitbull, and Lewis Capaldi, establishing high expectations for the quality of supporting acts yet to be added to the 2027 lineup.

Fans looking to secure access to the Hyde Park performance face a staggered ticket release schedule. An American Express cardholder presale opened on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 10am GMT, providing first access for eligible customers. Additional venue and partner presales are scheduled ahead of the general ticket window, which opens at 10am GMT on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Official ticketing links, venue guidance, and accessibility details are available directly through the BST Hyde Park website, with organisers urging buyers to stick exclusively to approved ticket partners to avoid secondary market inflation.

What happens next for the festival centers on the rolling announcements of remaining headliners and supporting artists over the coming weeks and months.