What is it?

Held for over 40 years in the iconic surroundings of Hyde Park in Central London, Hard Rock Calling has always been a favourite festival for rock fans young and old. Initially, the festival was launched without the Hard Rock branding and was instead named after the iconic park in which it took place.

Previous acts to have played Hard Rock Calling include The Who and Aerosmith, while last year’s line-up featured more big names in The Killers, Bon Jovi and Rod Stewart. This year’s line-up includes Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band who will return to headline Hard Rock Calling 2012 after their impressive 2009 performance.

Where & When?

The event will take place over the weekend of 13th-15th July at Hyde Park in Central London. So far, only Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band has been confirmed as playing on Saturday 14th July 2012 with gates opening at midday and the show beginning at 2pm. All other acts and times will be announced in due course so keep on coming back to Carling's festival page.

Who's playing?

Friday 13th July

Main Stage: Soundgarden, Iggy & The Stooges, Cold Chisel, Black Stone Cherry, Kids In Glass Houses

Pepsi Max Stage: Skindred

Hard Rock Rising Stage: Life In Film

Saturday 14th July

Main Stage: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, John Fogerty, Lady Antebellum

Pepsi Max Stage: Amy Macdonald, Dawes, Gary Clark Jr, NEEDTOBREATHE, The Night

Hard Rock Rising Stage: Jonathan Wilson

Sunday 15th July

Main Stage: Paul Simon, Alison Krauss & Union Station ft Jerry Douglas, Christina Perri

Pepsi Max Stage: Big Country, Guillemots, Punch Brothers, Robert Randolph, Robert Ellis, Marlon Roudette

Hard Rising Stage: Marcus Foster

How do I get tickets?

Standard, VIP and disable tickets can all be purchased by clicking on the 'Tickets' tab on the the Hard Rock Calling homepage.

How do I get there?

Once in London, the Hyde Park site has very good transport links.

By Tube:

• PICCADILLY LINE - Stations: Green Park, Hyde Park Corner
• CENTRAL LINE - Stations: Marble Arch, Bond Street

There are also direct bus links from various stops across London.

Click the map to see where Hyde Park is located

Where can I read more about it?

Check out the official Hard Rock Calling site: www.hardrockcalling.co.uk/2011