AMERICAN EXPRESS PRESENTS… BST HYDE PARK LONDON 2025 - SABRINA CARPENTER - SATURDAY
SABRINA CARPENTER PLAYS FIRST OF TWO SOLD-OUT SHOWS AT AMERICAN EXPERESS PRESENTS…
BST HYDE PARK LONDON 2025
★★★★★ (5/5)
SABRINA CARPENTER PERFORMING ON SATURDAY 5TH JULY AT AMERICAN EXPRESS PRESENTS… BST HYDE PARK LONDON 2025
PICTURE BY: JORDAN HUGHES AND ALFREDO FLORES
Sabrina Carpenter at Britain's Summer Time in Hyde Park was vibrant and unforgettable. With a lineup featuring Amber Mark, Beabadoobee, Luv Cat, Clairo, and finally, Sabrina herself, the night built beautifully to a spectacle that left everyone buzzing.
The afternoon sets got the crowd warmed up just right for Sabrina's headline performance. Luv Cat melted the crowd with playful charm on the rainbow stage, while Beabadoobee delivered her trademark dreamy grunge sound, ethereal yet grounded. Clairo followed, offering a warm, intimate set that felt like a heartfelt conversation with thousands. This multitextured run-up transitioned seamlessly into the pop powerhouse that is Sabrina Carpenter.
Exactly at 9:15 PM, a retro-style news broadcast intro rolled on the screens before Sabrina emerged, dressed in a dazzling sequined dress. Opening with "Busy Woman," she established her status as a force in pop, strutting confidently and inviting the crowd into her world.
Over a 17-song set spanning her latest albums, Short n' Sweet, Emails I Can't Send, and the soon-to-drop Man's Best Friend, Sabrina's appeal was striking. Hits like "Taste," "Good Graces," and "Manchild" (her recent UK #1) landed with precision. Show pacing was insane, with high-gloss pop numbers alternated with stripped-down moments, playful interludes, and interactive segments, such as a dance-off among the backup dancers.
Sabrinas banter was funny, she jokingly said 'damn nobody showed up, and stated that how this all felt very surreal. Made her mega-star status feel accessible and human.
The 1960s TV studio aesthetic (complete with retro advertisements and news-style visuals) gave the show both direction and a unique creative edge. A movable crane, costume changes, dazzling visuals, and well-timed interactive beats reinforced the production's polish.
One of the night's most unforgettable moments was the acoustic rendition of "Sharpest Tool." Sabrina sat at the end of the stage with a minimalist spotlight, a rare moment of intimacy amidst the high-gloss production."
It was a moment of absolute vocal clarity and emotional resonance. Evidence that her talent runs deeper than chart success. Proof she's not just a pop phenom, but a genuine artist.
In a cheeky nod to the classic camp anthem, Sabrina inserted a dazzling cover of "It's Raining Men" mid-set. Perched under Hyde Park's summer sky, she belted the Weather Girls' staple with impressive vocal delivery and dramatic flair. It was both a crowd pleaser and a show of her range, balancing fun and vocal skill.
The rest of the set hit every high point. "Feather" unleashed rapturous cheers; "Bed Chem" landed her cheekiest moment, complete with a tongue-in-cheek "Parental Discretion" intro on the screens. During "Juno," she "arrested" a lucky fan with an adorable 'too beautiful' gag, a playful moment that typified her easy rapport with the crowd. She capped the main set with the emotive fan favourite "Please Please Please."
Then came the show's emotional crescendo: "Don't Smile." Sabrina was taken to a moving crane over the General Admission area, floating above the sea of fans. With the sun setting behind her and credits rolling on the screens, she looked out, clearly moved by the moment. It felt momentous, a high impact pause before the final flourish: "Espresso," complete with fireworks and a whole crowd sing-along.
Her career trajectory continues to accelerate. With Man's Best Friend arriving in August and impressive chart performance ("Manchild" topping the UK charts; Short n' Sweet claiming multiple #1 singles), she appears on track to dominate the pop world for years to come.
Sabrina Carpenter's headline night at Hyde Park was one of those rare festival moments that stay with you. It blended tight pop production, emotional resonance, comedic charm, and crowd-level connection. From the seismic high-energy opener to the haunting acoustic pause of "Sharpest Tool," the jubilant cover of "It's Raining Men," the on-stage hijinks, and the grandarena finish with "Espresso," it was a masterclass in performance.
For a star with critics occasionally branding her as over-sexed or a teen sensation, she answered with artistry, heart, and range. She definitely is one of the biggest pop stars in the world.
In short: you could not find a single person there who didn't have an unforgettable night—and neither Sabrina nor her fans will soon forget it.
SABRINA CARPENTER PERFORMING ON SATURDAY 5TH JULY AT AMERICAN EXPRESS PRESENTS… BST HYDE PARK LONDON 2025
PICTURE BY: JORDAN HUGHES AND ALFREDO FLORES