Pearl Jam brought all their greatest hits and a number of surprises to BST festival at Hyde Park over the weekend.
There was an Even Flow of tunes as the 90s rockers played back-to-back nights at the popular event.
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Pearl Jam were joined by a host of other musicians and even a surprise guest on Friday (8 July) and Saturday (9 July).
The 90s grunge legends will be followed tonight (10 July) by the final BST headliner Duran Duran.
If you are planning on going, here’s all you need to know:
When did Peal Jam playing Hyde Park?
Pearl Jam will be headling BST at Hyde Park on Saturday 9 July.
What was the setlist for Pearl Jam on Friday?
Setlist FM have confirmed the songs Pearl Jam played on Friday:
- Better Man - (first time as opener since October 26, 2014)
- Low Light
- Breath - (tour debut)
- Mind Your Manners
- Save You
- Quick Escape - (“God Save the Queen” by Sex Pistols tag)
- In Hiding - (fan request)
- Retrograde
- Light Years - (tour debut)
- Even Flow
- Unthought Known
- Daughter - (With “Good Woman” by Cat… more )
- Superblood Wolfmoon
- Given to Fly
- Public Image (Public Image Ltd cover)
- Once
- Porch
Encore:
- I’m the Answer(Simon Townshend cover) (with Simon Townshend) (Eddie and Simon only)
- Jeremy
- Indifference
- Alive(“War Pigs” by Black Sabbath… more )
- Rockin’ in the Free World - (Neil Young cover) (with John McEnroe)
What was the setlist on Saturday?
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Setlist.fm have confirmed the setlist played by the band on Saturday:
- Corduroy
- Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town
- Why Go
- Deep
- Wishlist
- Garden
- Throw Your Hatred Down(Neil Young cover) (with Johnny Marr)
- Do the Evolution
- Animal
- Dance of the Clairvoyants
- Not for You
- Rats(tour debut)
- Faithfull(European tour debut)
- State of Love and Trust
- Eruption(Van Halen cover)
- Black
- Porch
Encore
- River Cross
- Leash
- Alive
- Yellow Ledbetter
- Baba O’Riley(The Who cover) (with Johnny Marr) (Also with Andrew Watt)
What are Pearl Jam’s tour dates for the rest of 2022?
Europe:
- July 12 - Budapest, Hungary - Budapest Arena
- July 14 - Krakow, Poland - Tauron Arena
- July 17 - Paris, France - Lollapalooza Paris
- July 20 - Viena, Austria - Wiener Stadthalle
- July 22 - Prague, Czech Republic - 02 Arena
- July 24 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome
- July 25 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome
North America:
- September 1 - Quebeic City, Canada - Videotron Centre
- September 3 - Ottawa, Canada - Canadian Tire Centre
- September 6 - Hamilton, Canada - FirstOntario Centre
- September 8 - Toronto, Canada - Scotiabank Arena
- September 11 -New York City - Madison Square Garden
- September 14 - Camden, New Jersey - Freedom Mortgage Pavillion
- September 16 - Nashville, Tennessee - Bridgestone Arena
- September 17 - Louisville, Kentucky - Kentucky Expo Arena
- September 18 - St Louis, Missouri - Enterprise Centre
- September 20 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Paycom Centre
- September 22 - Denver, Colorado - Ball Arena
For information on tickets visit Pearl Jam’s website here.
Who supported Pearl Jam on Friday?
On the first of the two dates, the main support acts were be Pixies and Cat Power.
Other acts playing throughout the afternoon and evening include:
- White Reaper
- The Murder Capital
- The Glorious Sons
- Simon Townshead
- La Luz
- Sick Joy
- October Drift
- Fatherson
- Life
- Dream Nails
- Daytime TV
Tennis legend John McEnroe made a surprise appearance at the end of Pearl Jam’s set on Friday night.
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He joined in with Rockin’ in the Free World - a cover of Neil Young.
Who is supporting Pearl Jam on Saturday?
On 9 July, the main support acts will be Stereophonics and Johnny Marr.
The following acts will also be performing throughout the afternoon and evening:
- Imelda May
- Temples
- The Last Internationale
- La Luz
- The Wild Things
- JJ Wilde
- Tigercub
- Whispering Sons
- Petrol Girls
- James & The Cold Gun
- Peaks!
- Connor Selby
However Pearl Jam may choose a totally different setlist for the second day of Hyde Park.
Can you bring your own food and drink?
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On its website, BST Hyde Park warns that no food or drink is permitted to be brought into the event.
There is an exception for water in unopened plastic containers of up to 500ml, and baby food where not in glass containers.
Empty water bottles can also be brought in to be refilled at the free refill points across the festival area.
When is last entry?
Gates will open at 2pm on both 8 July and 9 July.
Last entry is at 8.30pm.
There is no re-admission to BST Hyde Park once you leave.