Rod Stewart To Play Hard Rock Calling

The rock n roll legend will top the final night of the 24-26 June festival at Hyde Park in London. It's Stewart's first appearance at the festival, which is entering its sixth year.

"Sounds like a perfect night - the people, the place - and I intend to do my part to bring a whole lot of music and more than a few suprises to Hard Rock Calling," says Stewart.

"Rod Stewart is one of the world’s greatest showmen – a timeless entertainer who has delighted fans around the world for years," said Hamish Dodds, president and CEO, Hard Rock International. "We are thrilled to add him as a Hard Rock Calling headliner and to include him in our 40th anniversary celebration."

Live Nation’s Vice President of Promotions, Toby Leighton-Pope commented: "We’re excited to confirm Rod Stewart for the Sunday headline slot at Hard Rock Calling, as his shows really get the audience rocking and it’s going to be a real treat for fans on 26 June. It will be spectacular."

Tickets for Rod Stewart are on sale at 9am on Friday.