The Killers to headline British Summer Time festival

The Killers are the last act to be confirmed to headline British Summer Time at London’s Hyde Park.

The Las Vegas quartet will return to the capital to air new material along with their back catalogue of indie classics. The band will top the bill at BST on Saturday 8 July for their only UK festival date of 2017.

The band will be joined by legendary electro-pop veterans Tears For Fears, who have been a direct influence on The Killers. The BST date will mark their first London gig in 12 years.

Also on the bill for Saturday 8 July is Elbow and White Lies, plus a massive line-up of support acts.

Previously announced headliners for the festival include Justin BieberPhil CollinsGreen Day, Kings Of Leon and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Tickets are on pre-sale now and will go on general sale from 9:00 am on Friday 27 January and will be available on the British Summer Time website.