Live Review: Noah Kahan – 4th July 2025 – BST Hyde Park, London, UK
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Noah Kahan at BST Hyde Park on 4th July 2025 - Photo by: @sophiajcarey-123
Summer is truly here in the UK and the capital has become an even more vibrant, bustling hub of outdoor activity, thanks in large part to the phenomenal number of shows this year which are filling both indoor arenas as well as some of the country’s most iconic outdoor performance spaces.
At the very heart of these outdoor shows sits the star-studded BST Hyde Park which opened its doors to fans of Olivia Rodrigo and Country superstar, Zach Bryan last weekend, allowing 65,000 music fans at each show to belt their lungs out with their idols. This weekend the series returns to host two back-to-back shows by pop princess, Sabrina Carpenter on July 5th and 6th but ahead of this, we headed back to Hyde Park to see Stick Season hitmaker Noah Kahan who brought his latest tour to the capital following a string of successful shows in the UK including a slot at this years Glastonbury Festival.
We arrived just in time to catch Gracie Abrams as she delivered an intimate, emotionally rich performance to an already near capacity crowd in Hyde Park, seamlessly blending vulnerability with refined stage presence in a flowing blue and backless number with black trim. Opening with Risk from her latest album, The Secret Of Us and fan favourites like Blowing Smoke and 21, Abrams quickly pulled the crowd into her confessional and biographical world. Before performing I Told You Things, she paused and told the crowd, “London, this is actually crazy”, gazing out across the sea of fans. “It feels like I’ve never seen so many people ever.”
The nice collaborative surprise came with Crazy Girl as she brought out Aaron Dessner of The National for its live debut. Later, the crowd joined her in singing I Love You, I’m Sorry, creating a poignant communal moment.
Her breathy vocals shone on Where Do We Go Now, and during Let It Happen, she made sure a front-row fan holding a sign for her idol was given a guitar pick via one of the security guards manning the stage. On the piano-led Death Wish, written about a friend dating “the ultimate narcissist,” couples in the crowd in front of us made a champagne toasts for an Instagramable moment with Abrams performing in the backdrop which was sweet to see.
Closing with synth ballad Free Now, her UK number one That’s So True, and the vibrant, up-tempo Close to You, Abrams proved she can command an open field of 65,000 while maintaining the intimacy of a relaxed evening.
A 30-minute intermission gave fans time to grab a fresh pint or dash to the loo. And then it was time for the leading man of folk-pop. Noah Kahan – Vermont’s folk-pop prophet – took his place on the Great Oak Stage at Hyde Park at 20.45pm within a half-circle structure draped in cascading white ropes.

With a huge grin, donning a blue tracksuit and holding a ukulele like a weapon of joy, Noah launched into his opener All My Love. The energy was instantly infectious as the singer peered out across the enormous crowd with comical wide eyes.
“This is just gonna be the most amazing night ever,” he beamed after the opening number. “I’m Noah Kahan and this is the biggest show I’ve ever played. You’re gonna leave here feeling unhappy, and that’s my intimate goal.” “This was an early glimpse of a night that promised more than just music – it was an evening of laughter and entertainment, as the superstar seamlessly infused his sharp wit and humor not only between songs but also within his flawless performances.” New Perspective followed with banjo-driven energy, making good on his promise – this wasn’t going to be just another show. This was a therapy session disguised as a folk-pop gig. For Everywhere, Everything, a surprise moment: a Paddington Bear figurine perched atop the piano, and Gracie Abrams emerged for a heart-swelling duet. It was a moment of cinematic tenderness.
She Calls Me Back came next, keeping the emotional momentum rolling, before Noah peeled back the curtain a little with False Confidence. This was a reflective moment for Kahan who described to the crowd to sometimes feeling like he didn’t earn his position – wondering who in the back people were really cheering for before acknowledging that he has earned his stripes and is now able to enjoy the fruits of his labour. Raw honesty and a moment that had the crowd cheering the loudest cheer of the night as the singer looked clearly overwhelmed by the supportive response that washed back over him on the Great Oak Stage.
The crowd was hushed and swaying during Orange Juice, a calming, acoustic ballad with banjo textures, while Deny Deny Deny, a newly released track, teased what’s to come – more clever songwriting and unflinching vulnerability. Then came Homesick – steely guitars, a psychedelic-leaning outro, and Noah sprinting toward the B Stage through the sea of fans who reached out to touch the singer as he made his way through. The set took on a new intimacy as he introduced Pain Is Cold Water with a grin and a cheeky, “You don’t know this one.” But judging by the crowd’s screams, they absolutely did.
Remaining at the B Stage, he delivered a spectacular rendition of Maine followed by a crowd selected Strawberry Wine which proved to be one of many vocal highlights in the set. Noah’s upper register soared just as the London sun dipped below the horizon and in the direction of the haunted house that Kahan described as creepy.
Taking back to the main stage, Dial Drunk snapped the mood back to pure shout-along euphoria, the band (a tight five-piece unit) flexing their talents as they changed between numerous instruments and throughout the set, Noah’s humour kept things light – even when performing more serious penning’s from his catalogue .
Later in the stellar set, Call Your Mom delivered the night’s standout performance. Joined by Gigi Perez on vocals, the duo offered a masterclass in emotional depth. A heartfelt shoutout to Noah’s mom in the audience drew warm cheers, but as the song began, a hush fell over the crowd – you could hear a pin drop, which is quite impressive given the sheer number of attendees last night. Everyone held their breath, hanging on every note and nuance. After The View Between Villages, Noah left the stage to thunderous applause. Moments later, he reappeared for the encore — this time in a Chelsea football shirt. The crowd, predictably, booed – but all in good humour. Noah basked in the moment, flashing a cheeky grin as he egged them on for an even louder reaction.
He returned with Forever, seamlessly transitioning into a powerful, climactic rendition of Northern Attitude. To everyone’s shock and delight, Lewis Capaldi appeared onstage wearing a matching football top, joining Noah for the song. Hyde Park erupted in cheers for the beloved Scottish music icon. Capaldi’s recent comeback after a two-year hiatus made the moment even more poignant—having just returned to performing last weekend at Glastonbury Festival, this shared triumph symbolized the resilience and enduring spirit of the pop icon.
And then, the inevitable: Stick Season. The anthem that made Noah a household name. It was delivered note-for-note, crowd singing every word, Noah’s voice as powerful and precise as ever.
As the final chords echoed through Hyde Park and fireworks exploded above the Great Oak Stage, Noah stood smiling, his famous cornrow hairstyle catching the colors from above, soaking in the love of a city thousands of miles from home. Waving farewell to the crowd, the superstar closed out a career-defining show with the quiet confidence of someone who truly belongs on stages this grand.
Noah Kahan Setlist:
All My Love
New Perspective
Everywhere, Everything (with Gracie Abrams)
She Calls Me Back
False Confidence
Orange Juice
Deny Deny Deny
Homesick
Pain Is Cold Water
Maine
Strawberry Wine
Dial Drunk
The Great Divide
You’re Gonna Go Far
Call Your Mom (with Gigi Perez)
The View Between Villages
Encore:
Forever
Northern Attitude (with Lewis Capaldi)
Stick Season
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