BST Hyde Park cancels 2020 show series due to COVID-19

London's Hyde Park was due to host the BST show series was due to run from 2-12 July, with shows from Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Duran Duran, Pearl Jam, and Little Mix.

After waiting to see if the pandemic would worsen, organisers have made the decision to cancel this summer's show series for the safety of the public, crew, and artists.

In a statement, they write, "It is with great sadness that we have made the difficult decision to cancel BST Hyde Park 2020. After closely following government actions and statements during the COVID 19 pandemic, as well as consulting with our partners The Royal Parks and wider agencies, we have concluded that this is the only possible outcome. This would have been the 8th year of this event and we were looking forward to putting on amazing, unique shows for hundreds of thousands of fans in the world’s greatest outdoor venue. But safety always comes first."

On refunds, they add, "You will be contacted directly by the ticket agent you purchased from by 6th May allowing us time to review future plans and provide full information on the ticket refund process."

It is with a heavy heart that we have decided not to go ahead with BST Hyde Park 2020. Please read our full statement below or here: https://t.co/MlVFWx3o02

Sending you all love and positivity during these difficult times. Look after yourselves, stay safe, and see you next year. pic.twitter.com/ETj6CiyZE0

— BST Hyde Park (@BSTHydePark) April 8, 2020