Pop star Olivia Rodrigo made her electrifying debut at BST Hyde Park on Friday and dazzled a crowd of nearly 65,000 fans with a powerful 19-song performance and a surprise duet with British icon Ed Sheeran. According to Rolling Stone, the 22-year-old Grammy winner, who will be headlining Glastonbury this Sunday, took to the Great Oak Stage in a shimmering silver sequin-tasselled outfit. She brought energy, emotion, and excitement to London’s iconic summer concert series.
Ed Sheeran and Olivia Rodrigo’s duet set social media on fire
Olivia Rodrigo was beaming at the crowd and said it was unbelievable that so many attendees had come to see her perform. She further stated that London was her favorite city and the performance in the British capital was her “dream gig”.
While the sun set over Hyde Park, Olivia Rodrigo introduced Sheeran as one of her favorite Brits and one of the “best songwriters of all time”. Together, Sheeran and Rodrigo performed his 2011 debut hit The A Team, trading verses on acoustic guitars in a moment which drew deafening screams from the audience.
Olivia Rodrigo and Ed Sheeran praise each other
Ed Sheeran posted an Instagram Reel of the performance, which Rodrigo re-shared. She admitted that The A Team was one of her favorite songs ever. He had captioned his post with heartfelt praise for Rodrigo, saying he was a fan of the musician since he was stupefied after listening to her hit song Drivers License.
“To still be playing that song with one of the brightest stars of the next generation is an honour and a privilege,” Sheeran had written. The video went viral on social media as the fans adored the two singers together.
Inside Olivia Rodrigo’s debut at BST Hyde Park
Olivia Rodrigo delivered hits from her albums SOUR and GUTS, including Traitor, Bad Idea Right, Vampire, Drivers License, and Happier.
Sabrina Carpenter, James Corden, Luke Newton from Bridgerton, and Olivia Rodrigo’s boyfriend, Louis Partridge, were all in the crowd, rooting for her.
Earlier that day, according to another Music News report, The Last Dinner Party, girl in red, flowerovlove, and BETWEEN FRIENDS killed it on stage. Over at the Rainbow Stage, up-and-comers like Katie Gregson-MacLeod, Caity Baser, and Déyyess were some of the performers.
FAQs
What was Olivia Rodrigo accused of?
Olivia Rodrigo faced accusations of uncredited similarities in some songs from her debut album, SOUR, to works by other artists. As a result, she retroactively gave writing credits to artists like Paramore and Taylor Swift.
Who are Olivia Rodrigo’s ex-boyfriends?
Rodrigo has been linked to actors Joshua Bassett and Zack Bia. While never officially confirmed, her debut album, SOUR, was widely speculated to be inspired by her breakup with Bassett.
Who is Olivia Rodrigo in a relationship with?
As of 2025, Olivia Rodrigo is dating British actor Louis Partridge. The couple was spotted together at her Hyde Park show, and have made appearances at multiple public events since late 2023.
