Kings of Leon to headline British Summer Time Hyde Park

They join the previously confirmed Green Day

Published 24th Nov 2016

Kings of Leon have been unveiled as the third headliner of Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park.

Fresh from releasing their number one album ‘WALLS’ this autumn, the Followills will top the bill on Thursday 6th July 2017. It will be their only UK festival appearance of the summer.

Drummer Nathan Followill enthuses: “It’s always a pleasure to party with our amazing fans at Hyde Park.”

Joining Kings of Leon are trailblazing rock legends Pixies who will be playing tracks including ‘Debaser’, ‘Gigantic’, ‘Here Comes Your Man’ and ‘Where Is My Mind?’ in all their live glory.

Also on the line-up is folk rocker Nathaniel Rateliff and his combo the Night Sweats.

James King, Senior Vice President, AEG Live comments: “Hyde Park has played host to what could easily be described as some of Kings of Leon's finest moments.

“To return to the park on the Great Oak Stage with an incredible new album and live show, together with such powerful special guests as the Pixies and Nathaniel Rateliffe is going to be another highlight for their fans.”

Kings of Leon join the previously confirmed British Summer Time Hyde Park headliners Green Day and Phil Collins next summer.

Tickets go on sale from Kerrang! Radio Tickets at 9am on Wednesday 30th November.