Back by popular demand for 2025, American Express presents BST Hyde Park opens its doors in between the three weekends of legendary music, to host Open House from Monday 30 June – Thursday 3 July and Monday 7 July – Thursday 10 July 2025. For eight days across two weeks, Open House at BST Hyde Park offers tons of activities for all the family, with FREE access to BST Hyde Park!
DJ and presenter Kennedy Taylor kicks things off on Monday 30 June on the Rainbow Stage. South London Samba, a collective of brilliant carnival drummers and acrobats, will be taking over the stage to present a bold and dynamic set, blending world rhythms with their South London style.
Tuesday 1 July hosts Trojan Sounds System live. Reformed in 2004, the London based collective are an institution in Sound System culture, a legendary team made up of selecta Daddy Ad and vocalists; Supa4 Creation, Chucky Bantan, Jah Buck and Hopepa (Fat Freddy’s Drop). They relentlessly tour the globe, representing the most seminal reggae and ska record label in history.
House Gospel Choir are taking over Open House on Thursday 3 July, with a must-see live performance, celebrating Pride in London. You can also catch drag queen DJ performer TeTe Bang, who’ll be bringing the summer beats to Hyde Park! Plus, Brixton Chamber Orchestra are doing an incredible showcase on Monday 7 July, bringing their Disco Orchestrated show to the Rainbow Stage.
Make sure to catch electronic outfit Dub Pistols live on Tuesday 8 July. Founded in 1996, they’re symbols of London’s long-standing hybrid music scene. This performance is their debut appearance at Open House, bringing together some of London’s finest musicians, celebrating one of the city’s revered bands.
The fun continues into the final week of Open House, with a Bongo’s Bingo Party on Wednesday 9 July. Popular TV show Brainiac Remixed taking you on an unforgettable journey of the weird and wonderful of science to life on Thursday 10th July with fun for all the family. Plus, there’s plenty of chances to get active each week, with Lord’s Community Cricket and Park Sports Tennis.
Following the ever-growing demand over previous years, BST Hyde Park and British Airways are hosting 8 cinema nights at one of the biggest outdoor screenings in London. See film titles, dates and timings below. Entry is free and on a first-come-first-served basis. Headphones are provided.
- Monday 30 June 5:30pm, The Garfield Movie (2024) – U
- Tuesday 1 July 7pm, Thelma (2024) – 12A
- Wednesday 2 July 7pm, The Goonies (1985) – 12A
- Thursday 3 July 7pm, Wicked singalong (2024) – PG
- Monday 7 July 7pm, The Fall Guy (2024) – 12A
- Tuesday 8 July 7pm, Fly Me To The Moon (2024) – 12A
- Wednesday 9 July 7pm, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) – PG
- Thursday 10 July 7pm, Dune Part Two (2024) – 12A
There’s something for everyone at Open House, whether you want to indulge in some delicious street food, keep up with the excitement of Wimbledon live, or head down with your mates to see a film on the big screen as the sun sets on Hyde Park. Bigger than ever before, Open House returns with its free vibrant live music & entertainment, the open-air cinema presented by British Airways, mouth-watering street food, pop-up bars and there’s plenty of family fun too, including tennis, cricket activities, and much more.
In collaboration with The Royal Parks, the free programme takes place between three spectacular weekends of music, with headliners Olivia Rodrigo (27 June), Zach bryan (28-29 June), Noah Kahan (4 July), Sabrina Carpenter (5 & 6 July), Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts (11 July), Stevie Wonder (12 July), and Jeff Lynne’s ELO (13 July), with the full line up for each day to be announced.
