7 things to know before Duran Duran at BST Hyde Park

30C heat is forecast for the day Duran Duran take over Hyde Park, turning an already packed Sunday bill into a long, hot festival run. The band are due on the Great Oak Stage at 7.55pm on 5 July, with Scissor Sisters and Nile Rodgers & Chic among the main support acts. For ticket-holders, the key details are the early Sunday curfew, strict bag limits and the need to plan for heat and travel.

The Bottom Line

• Duran Duran are scheduled to play from 7.55pm to 9.55pm on the Great Oak Stage.
• Standard gates open at 2pm; Primary Entry and VIP access begins at about 1pm.
• Nile Rodgers & Chic play at 4.15pm, followed by Scissor Sisters at 5.55pm.
• Small bags only are allowed, defined as smaller than 297mm x 210mm x 210mm.
• Sunday’s forecast is for sunshine, no rain and highs of 30C.

Breaking It Down

The day starts at 2pm on the Great Oak Stage with a Groove Armada DJ set running until 3.35pm. Nile Rodgers & Chic follow from 4.15pm to 5.15pm, before Scissor Sisters take the stage from 5.55pm to 6.55pm. Duran Duran then close the main stage from 7.55pm to 9.55pm, according to the full Sunday event guide.

There is activity across the smaller stages too. Melanie C is scheduled on the Rainbow Stage from 6.55pm to 7.35pm, while the Birdcage Stage includes Sam Scherdel, Wendy Bevan and SISTRA. Timings can change, so the festival app is the stated place for updates on the day.

The headline slot is built around a long list of hits. A recent Budapest set included ‘Hungry Like the Wolf’, ‘The Reflex’, ‘Ordinary World’, ‘Come Undone’, ‘Save a Prayer’ and ‘Rio’, although that does not confirm the exact Hyde Park setlist. The practical timetable matters just as much: last entry is 8.30pm, the box office closes at 8pm, and Sunday music is due to finish by 10pm.

Entry rules are tight. Large bags, food and drink, chairs, glass, drones, selfie sticks and professional filming equipment are among the banned items. Unopened plastic water containers of up to 500ml are permitted, as are empty water bottles, a useful detail given the forecast.

Why This Matters

Duran Duran are the fifth headliner in BST Hyde Park’s 2026 sequence, after Garth Brooks, ATEEZ, Maroon 5 and Mumford & Sons. Pitbull and two Lewis Capaldi nights are still to come. Across the full run, organisers expect the best part of 500,000 people, according to the festival chief’s interview.

That scale makes the weather more than a side detail. Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK and European Festivals, said hot conditions can discourage travel and affect the wider leisure industry. His advice for festivalgoers was direct: stay hydrated, wear a hat and sunscreen, choose loose clothing and moderate alcohol intake. For people travelling from around London and the South East, allowing extra time on public transport is part of the same safety message.

Money is tight, and people need to walk away from this going, ‘I'm really pleased I bought that ticket’

That focus on value helps explain the long support bill and the wider festival site, which includes food and drink vendors, attractions, games and merchandise stalls. The event is designed as a full day rather than a single evening concert, so arriving early can materially change how much ticket-holders get from it.

What Comes Next

Duran Duran’s Sunday show is followed by Pitbull on 10 July and Lewis Capaldi on 11 and 12 July. For the 5 July date, the confirmed next step for attendees is simple: check the festival app for any timing changes, keep the bag within the stated size limit and plan around the heat.

Several Tube stations are listed as nearby, including Green Park, Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner, Bond Street, Knightsbridge, Victoria and Paddington. Cyclists can use an on-site bike rack, and e-bike parking bays are also due to be available in the wider BST visitor information.

FAQ

What time are Duran Duran on at BST Hyde Park?

Duran Duran are scheduled to start at 7.55pm and finish at about 9.55pm on Sunday 5 July 2026.

What time do gates open for BST Hyde Park?

Standard entry opens at 2pm. Primary Entry and VIP ticket-holders can enter at about 1pm.

Who is supporting Duran Duran at BST Hyde Park?

Main-stage support includes Groove Armada with a DJ set, Nile Rodgers & Chic and Scissor Sisters. Melanie C is also scheduled on the Rainbow Stage.

What is the BST Hyde Park bag size limit?

Bags must be smaller than 297mm x 210mm x 210mm, effectively below the event’s stated A4-size limit.

Can you take water into BST Hyde Park?

Yes. Unopened plastic water containers of up to 500ml are permitted, along with empty water bottles.

What weather is forecast for Duran Duran at BST Hyde Park?

The published forecast is sunny and dry, with temperatures around 27C to 30C from 2pm to 8pm, then dropping to about 23C later in the evening.