Michael Buble to play British Summer Time in first performance since son's cancer diagnosis

Michael Buble
Michael Buble

Michael Buble is to return to the UK for a headline performance a year after he put his career on hold when his son was diagnosed with cancer.

The Everything singer is to top the bill at British Summer Time in Hyde Park in July 2018, for his only gig in the UK of the year.

It is his first scheduled date since he and actress wife Luisana Lopilato announced their eldest son, Noah - then three, had been diagnosed with cancer in November 2016.

At the time, Buble said they were "devastated" by the news, adding the couple were putting their "careers on hold in order to devote all our time and attention to helping Noah get well".

Shortly afterwards, Buble pulled out of hosting the 2017 Brit Awards and also withdrew from a BBC Music event.

Michael Buble with his son Noah in 2015 - Credit: Iconic
Michael Buble with his son Noah in 2015 Credit: Iconic

They have been updating fans on the youngster's recovery, and in April Lopilato told reporters the couple were "looking forward to thinking about the future, to seeing our children grow".

The entertainer is the third headline act to be announced for the BST festival series after Pink Floyd star Roger Waters and Bruno Mars.

Michael Buble will headline British Summer Time Hyde Park on July 13 2018.