Thunder, lightning and torrential rain didn’t stop Londoners enjoying an evening out at Hyde Park on Friday, as crowds gathered to see Michael Bublé and his band belt out some swing tunes.

Barclaycard's British Summer Time festival was far from a washout despite the weather, with Brits getting creative with their waterproof garments.

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One woman boldly sported a carrier bag on top of her head.

At the same site where 30,000 football fans watched England crash out of the World Cup two days earlier, festival goers all but erased the heartbreak by pulling together for a good old knees-up.

Van Morrison, Bananarama and the man himself, Michael Bublé, united the crowd under their umbrellas, pac-a-macs, and even bin bags.

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Several people cut face and arm holes in bin bags to stay dry.

When the headline act took to the stage, he admitted he was worried the weather would make people leave. But in his own words: “They’re British and they’re drinking” – an ode to our… resilience, perhaps.

Bublé, who is back to performing for the first time in two years (he took some time out after his son was diagnosed with cancer), thanked fans for sticking out the weather and supporting him through tough times.

“This was exactly how I imagined it,” he joked.

“I don’t know if it’s raining or if Frank Sinatra’s in heaven crying.”

And the Canadian-born singer even hinted he’s been catching up on the latest in the Love Island villa, making references to islanders Georgia and Ellie’s relentless bickering.

Although the South American theme of the day wasn’t quite matched by the weather, the Cuban-style bars and food booths were still packed as hungry (and thirsty) music fans rushed to get refreshments while trying to stay as dry as possible.

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Bublé said thank you to fans. Photo: David Jensen/PA Wire

When the final act (Bublé) came on stage at 8.30pm, most people were completely drenched –but that didn’t stop them getting into the swing of things.

A giant puddle in the middle of the standing area quickly became a paddling pool as couples and friends danced to Bublé’s greatest hits in the muddy water.

Flip flops and trainers came off, allowing people to dance barefoot in the rain and the mud – with just a few slip ups.

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And as couples shared disposable ponchos, glamorous women cut face holes in bin bags, and cackles erupted over the absolutely dismal weather, it was clear that the festival highlighted the very best of a British summer time.