BST Hyde Park has become the latest festival to be cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
Organisers said it was “the only possible outcome” amid the crisis, adding “safety always comes first”.
The music festival series had been due to take place from July 2- 12, with the likes of Duran Duran, Post Malone, Little Mix, Kendrick Lamar, Pearl Jam and Taylor Swift taking to the stage.
A statement read: “It is with great sadness that we have made the difficult decision to cancel BST Hyde Park 2020.
"After closely following government actions and statements during the COVID 19 pandemic, as well as consulting with our partners The Royal Parks and wider agencies, we have concluded that this is the only possible outcome.”
It added: “You will be contacted directly by the ticket agent you purchased from by 6th May allowing us time to review future plans and provide full information on the ticket refund process.
“We look forward to welcoming you back in 2021 and will be in touch about plans soon. In the meantime, please follow the advice and stay safe.”
This summer looks unlikely to have many music festivals, with recent cancellations from All Points East and Lovebox.
Additional reporting by PA
