Noah Kahan played his largest-ever show last night, headlining American Express presents BST Hyde Park to a colossal crowd of 65,000. The Vermont singer-songwriter delivered a memorable performance, amplified by surprise guest appearances from Lewis Capaldi and Gracie Abrams, cementing Day Four of the festival as a standout event.
The headline set commenced with "All My Love," quickly followed by Kahan's signature tracks "New Perspective" and "False Confidence." The artist's connection with the audience was evident throughout, as he shared, "I came to London and played to 77 people and it was the greatest day. There’s a lot more here tonight… I love this city so much!” He later ventured into the crowd, interacting directly with fans who had endured scorching temperatures for the show, exclaiming, “This is the biggest crowd I’ve ever played for!”
A highlight of the evening was the unexpected arrival of Lewis Capaldi, fresh off his UK Number One single "Survive." Appearing in a matching Chelsea FC shirt, Capaldi joined Kahan for a duet of "Northern Attitude," igniting screams from the audience. Earlier in the set, Kahan also welcomed his touring support act, Gigi Perez, to the stage for a heartfelt rendition of "Call Your Mom." Kahan dedicated the song to his own mother, acknowledging her unwavering support throughout his early career.
The main stage featured a spectacular lineup leading up to Kahan's headline performance. Gracie Abrams captivated her unwavering crowd with cherished songs like "Risk" and "Blowing Smoke," and brought out Aaron Dessner of The National for a brand new song, "Crazy Girl." FINNEAS delivered an engaging set with tracks such as "2001" and "Break My Heart," inviting co-writer Ashe to join him.
Earlier in the day, Gigi Perez charmed the Hyde Park audience, while Australia-born, Stockholm-based Hazlett kicked off the Great Oak Stage festivities. The Rainbow Stage saw performances from Paris Paloma and West End star Asha Banks, who celebrated her first-ever festival appearance. Georgia’s Sydney Rose concluded her headline tour on the same stage. Rounding out the diverse bill were Sebastian Schub, Jo Hill, Kevin Atwater, Lily Fitts, and Maya Lane across various stages.
Noah Kahan closed his sold-out show with the multi-platinum selling single "Stick Season," bringing a spectacular end to a day filled with musical talent and memorable collaborations.
