Noah Kahan’s Biggest Show Yet Brings Heartfelt Surprises and Chelsea Shirts to BST Hyde Park
NOAH KAHAN | BST HYDE PARK, LONDON 3rd July 2025 by Maggie Zhu
Following Olivia Rodrigo and Zach Bryan’s electrifying kick-off of this year’s British Summer Time celebrations, Day 4 saw Noah Kahan take the stage for the biggest show of his career, with 65,000 fans packed into Hyde Park for a brilliant day of performances.
In the past two years, Kahan has seen a meteoric rise, propelled by the viral success of Stick Season, now an international hit. His raw, introspective songwriting has earned him a Grammy nomination, collaborations with the likes of Post Malone and Hozier, and sold-out arena shows across North America and Europe.
This year at BST Hyde Park, Kahan brought with him an outstanding lineup of artists: Gracie Abrams, FINNEAS, Gigi Perez, Hazlett, Paris Paloma, Asha Banks, Sydney Rose, Sebastian Schub, Jo Hill, Kevin Atwater, Lily Fitts, and Maya Lane.
As the sunlight washed over the three stages across Hyde Park, a stellar line-up of support acts hyped up the crowd. From Maya Lane’s soothing indie-folk on the Birdcage Stage to Sydney Rose’s delicate storytelling and Paris Paloma’s slow-burning ballads, the afternoon showcased an impressive roster of rising talents. Kevin Atwater’s introspective set from his debut LP Achilles offered quiet intensity, while Sebastian Schub brought personal charm and local pride, reminiscing about playing football in Hyde Park as a child. Jo Hill invited the audience into her girlhood, getting everyone dancing along. Each set added a unique flavor to the day, building an atmosphere of community and discovery that BST has come to represent.
On the Great Oak Stage, FINNEAS delivered a cinematic, emotionally charged set that showcased both his depth as a songwriter and his strength as a frontman. “Thanks so much for being here to see me tonight,” he told the crowd. “It’s a pleasure to be opening for Gracie [Abrams] tonight. I haven’t met Noah yet, but I’m looking forward to seeing him!”
Joined by longtime co-writer and new band member Ashe, he performed fan favorites including 2001, Break My Heart Again, and I Lost a Friend. The 27-year-old proved he’s not only a brilliant producer behind the scenes but also a captivating live performer in his own right.
The final act before Noah Kahan was none other than Gracie Abrams, who brought a delicate yet powerful set to London fresh off the release of her sophomore album. Opening with Risk, she pulled the crowd in with her breathy vocals. “London, this is actually crazy, thank you so much for showing up like this,” she said, gazing out into the crowd, visibly moved.
After Blowing Smoke, 21, and I Told You Things, Abrams welcomed her longtime collaborator and producer Aaron Dessner of The National. “He’s like family,” she said, as the pair debuted a brand-new song, Crazy Girl. They followed it with I Love You, I’m Sorry and Where Do We Go Now? before ending their on-stage collaboration.
“We know what a privilege it is to play at such an iconic festival alongside all these unbelievable artists,” Abrams said in closing. “We take zero of it for granted—we really try to learn from each other and from all of you every single time.” Just as one fan beside me exclaimed, “She saved the best for last,” Abrams closed with That’s So True and Close to You, leaving Hyde Park in a moment of stillness before the energy swelled again for the headliner.
As the sun dipped behind the trees and golden light bathed the Great Oak Stage, Noah Kahan opened with All My Love, met by a sea of raised voices. He followed up with New Perspective and False Confidence, each chorus met with louder cheers. “I came to London and played to 77 people, and it was the greatest day,” Kahan said with a smile. “There’s a lot more here tonight… I love this city so much!”
One of the night’s early highlights came when Kahan welcomed Gracie Abrams back on stage for a moving duet of their collaborative single Everywhere, Everything. At one point, he left the main stage and walked through the crowd to a smaller B-stage, touching hands with fans who had waited all day in the heat.
Later, Gigi Perez returned for a heartfelt performance of Call Your Mom. “My mom is here today,” Kahan said, visibly emotional. “She used to drive me all around where we grew up to play to absolutely nobody. She got me through everything in life and in my career. She would reassure me that one day I’d have my chance… This song is for you, Mom, from me.”
But the loudest cheer of the night came during the encore. Reappearing in a Chelsea FC jersey, Kahan laughed, “This song is about being an asshole from the north,” as he began Northern Attitude. Midway through, another figure in a matching Chelsea shirt appeared beside him — Lewis Capaldi. Fresh off a chart-topping comeback, Capaldi surprised the crowd with a powerhouse duet. The two sang their hearts out, grinning as 65,000 fans screamed along. It was one of those rare, electric moments that instantly becomes festival lore.
Kahan closed the night with Stick Season, the song that catapulted him to global fame. As the crowd echoed every word back to him, Hyde Park lit up with emotion. It was the kind of show that made a massive park feel like a small room — and everyone in it knew they were part of something special.
