Pitbull & BST Hyde Park plan largest bald cap gathering Guinness World Record

Pitbull and BST Hyde Park will attempt a Guinness World Record for the most people wearing bald caps at headline show

Pitbull has teamed up with BST Hyde Park to put on a very unusual spectacle this summer: an official Guinness World Records attempt for the “largest gathering of people wearing bald caps” during his headlining performance on July 10, 2026.

The record attempt will take place as part of Pitbull’s set at the iconic London festival, which has hosted major artists on its sprawling outdoor stages across previous seasons. Organisers say attendees will be encouraged to don bald caps and participate in the official count, with the goal of setting a new global record for the most people gathered in one place while wearing the headwear simultaneously.

This isn’t the first time Pitbull has leaned into an off-beat crowd participation stunt, his energetic, party-centered shows often encourage creative audience engagement but the scale of this one adds a Guinness-verified twist. Festival organisers and record officials will be on hand to supervise and document the attempt, with exact thresholds and the final count to be certified only after the event.

The bald cap theme plays into Pitbull’s playful persona, with fans dubbing him 'Mr. Worldwide' often in jest because of his global reach and bald caps are a lighthearted way to unify everyone under a single, memorable visual. Social media chatter around the news shows fans both excited for the live show and curious about how many people will actually participate.

Although details about how and where festivalgoers will pick up bald caps haven’t been fully announced, many are expecting them to be distributed either at entry points or via designated stations inside the Hyde Park grounds. Some fans have already begun talking about customising their caps or coordinating outfits to make the moment even more striking in photos and videos.

If successful, the Guinness World Records attempt will join a growing list of unusual and fun records tied to music events and festivals, from largest group sing-alongs to synchronized dances. For Pitbull and BST Hyde Park, the stunt is also a clever way to boost buzz around the headliner’s appearance and give ticket holders a shared goal beyond the usual concert experience.

Pitbull’s July 10 set is shaping up to be one of the standout moments of this year’s festival season, and if the bald cap record is achieved, it could become one of the most talked-about concert moments of 2026.