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Lewis Capaldi closes BST Hyde Park with an emotional - and at times hilarious - comeback that proves hes back where he belongs as he announces new album

[Lewis capaldi on stage at bst hyde park 2026]

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It was an emotional concert full of Capaldi's trademark one-liners(Image: Ian West/PA Wire)

Lewis Capaldi brought the curtain down on this years BST Hyde Park in spectacular fashion on Sunday night, closing the festival with a sold-out show that was equal parts emotional and hilarious.

Performing in to a sold-out 60,000 fans for the second night in row, the Scottish singer-songwriter looked every inch the performer who has rediscovered his love of being on stage after stepping away from the spotlight following his heartbreaking Glastonbury performance in 2023.

Back then, millions watched as symptoms of his Tourettes syndrome interrupted his set before the crowd famously helped him finish Someone You Loved. Shortly afterwards, Lewis made the brave decision to cancel his tour and prioritise his mental and physical wellbeing.

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The singer admitted he felt 'happy'(Image: Ian West/PA Wire)

Three years later, Hyde Park felt like the final chapter of an extraordinary comeback. If there was any doubt about how much the night meant to him, it quickly disappeared.

Lewis repeatedly became teary as waves of applause swept across Hyde Park, visibly overwhelmed by the reception from the audience who had waited patiently for his return.

I feel good. Im very happy, he smiled before adding in typical Capaldi fashion: You know things were bad in your life when people clap after you say youre happy.

The deafening cheers that followed suggested nobody was happier than the 60,000 fans standing in front of him.

Of course, this was still Lewis Capaldi, so heartfelt moments never stayed serious for long. Thank you for your money fools, he laughed after taking in the sea of faces.

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The crowd were delighted to see the Scot back on top form again(Image: Ian West/PA Wire)

Fresh from England's World Cup quarter final win, he couldnt resist mentioning football either. Did you enjoy the football? Less said about that the better. Im a bitter, bitter man.

Even introducing one of his emotional ballads came with his trademark dark humour. Now heres a song about my death. He also poked fun at himself, joking: I wont be around forever. Im grossly overweight.

One of the nights sweetest moments came when Lewis, 29, spotted a young fan holding a sign that read: Its my first ever concert. Can I have a selfie with you?

Instead of simply acknowledging him, Lewis invited the child onto the stage before wrapping an arm around him and taking a selfie together in front of 60,000 people, a moment the young fan will undoubtedly treasure.

There were plenty of surprises too, including welcoming The Kooks frontman Luke Pritchard onto the stage to sing a duet of the bands most popular hit Naive, sending the Hyde Park crowd into a frety.

But it was Lewiss honesty that made the evening so special.

[It was a far cry from Capaldi's heartbreaking Glastonbury performance]

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It was a far cry from Capaldi's heartbreaking Glastonbury performance(Image: Getty Images)

There was a point when I thought this wasnt going to be possible again, so thank you very much, he told the crowd, his voice cracking as emotion threatened to overwhelm him once more.

Ive played in London a few gigs that I havent really enjoyed, but Im up here having a buzz.

It was impossible not to believe him. Gone was the anxious performer many feared wed never see recover. In his place stood an artist clearly enjoying every second of doing what he loves again.

Before performing Wish You The Best, he became emotional once more as he dedicated the song to the crowd who had stood by him throughout his journey.

As if the evening wasnt already enough for fans, Lewis ended with another exciting announcement. After taking a well-earned break over the summer, he revealed hell be heading away in September to begin work on his eagerly anticipated third album.

Judging by the reaction inside Hyde Park, theyll be counting down the days.

Lewis Capaldi didnt just close BST Hyde Park 2026, he delivered one of the festivals defining performances. There were tears, laughter, brutally honest confessions and plenty of brilliantly chaotic jokes, but above all, there was a man who looked genuinely happy to be on stage again.

After everything hes been through, it wasnt just a concert. It was a reminder that sometimes stepping away is exactly what you need to come back stronger.

And as 60,000 people sang every word back to him under the London sky, Lewis Capaldi looked exactly where he was always meant to be.

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