<p>Duran Duran proved exactly why they remain one of Britain’s most enduring live acts as they headlined American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2026.</p><p>Against blazing summer skies and a sea of fans stretching across the park, the band powered through a set that fused nostalgia with sharp, modern production - from the thunderous opener to the shimmering synth runs that lit up <em>Rio</em> and <em>Hungry Like the Wolf</em>.</p><p>With towering visuals, razor‑tight musicianship and Simon Le Bon in commanding voice, the group kept the crowd locked in for every chorus. It was a night of colour, swagger and pure festival joy, sealing their 2026 return as one of BST’s standout moments.</p><p>Why do they still pull in crowds almost five decades on? Because they give fans exactly what they want: the hits.</p><p>Click through for a snapshot of the dazzling set...</p><p><br></p>