There’s just one month until the Hampton Court Palace Festival, presented by heycar, makes its highly anticipated return. Taking place between 11 to 21 June, the prestigious concert series will feature performances from an array of music icons, including Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Paloma Faith, Sheryl Crow, Tom Jones, Jessie J, Jack Savoretti, Deacon Blue, Sam Ryder and Björn Again. The festival will also welcome historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook for a very special live edition of The Rest Is History podcast.
Set in the stunning grounds of the majestic Tudor Palace, festivalgoers will be welcomed into the glorious East Front Gardens ‘after-hours’ before the nightly concerts begin in the spine-tingling intimate setting of Base Court.
Last remaining tickets are on sale.
Concerts
Following previous sell-out performances, the legendary Tom Jones will open this year’s festival on Tuesday, 11 June. The concert will see him perform a string of hits from across his five-and-a-half-decade career, including ‘It’s Not Unusual’, ‘What’s New Pussycat’, and ‘Sex Bomb’.
Nile Rodgers is known the world over, lauded for pioneering a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like ‘Le Freak.’ Nile Rodgers & CHIC will return to Hampton Court Palace Festival on Wednesday, 12 June, for a disco spectacular like no other.
Having released seven studio albums to date, Jack Savoretti’s most recent two records, Singing To Strangers and Europiana, stormed to the top of the charts in the UK. Revered for his melodic, acoustic stylings on tracks including ‘Without’, ‘Catapult’ and ‘Candlelight’, he will bring an atmospheric, hit-packed set to Hampton Court Palace on Thursday, 13 June.
Pop and social media sensation Sam Ryder will take to the stage on Friday, 14 June. He rose to stardom in 2022 when he represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest with his megahit Space Man, finishing in second place, the UK’s best result at Eurovision since 1998.
Global sensations Björn Again will perform on Saturday, 15 June, promising a show jam-packed with much-loved ABBA songs. Their internationally acclaimed show has been performed in 71 countries over 35 years, amassing over 5,000 performances and is acknowledged for initiating the ABBA revival.
This year, the festival will also present a live podcast for the very first time, with The Rest Is History podcast taking to the stage to fittingly host a show on Henry VIII and the Tudor period. Hosted by esteemed historians Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland, The Rest Is History podcast is the highest-ranked UK history podcast on both Spotify and Apple and will be bringing history to life in the stunning 500-year-old courtyard on Sunday, 16 June.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow will headline on Tuesday, 18 June. Renowned for effortlessly interweaving pop, rock, country, folk, and blues throughout her music, she is one of America’s most successful artists.
Deacon Blue, undoubtedly one of the biggest Scottish bands in recent history, will perform a hit-packed set on Wednesday 19 June. Having released their debut single ‘Dignity’ to great critical acclaim 35 years ago, they have gone on to pen 11 hugely successful studio albums and have an incredible 16 Top 40 hits under their belt.
Award-winning singer-songwriter Paloma Faith is one of the UK’s best-loved artists. She has released five critically acclaimed platinum-selling albums since 2009 and has won dozens of awards throughout the past decade, including a BRIT Award for British Female Solo Artist. Paloma will be performing at the Hampton Court Palace Festival on Thursday, 20 June.
Pop sensation Jessie J will close this year’s festival on 21 June. With three Number One singles to her name, with ‘Price Tag’, ‘Domino’ and ‘Bang Bang’, she has been nominated for seven prestigious BRIT Awards throughout her career, selling a massive three million albums to date.
Pre-show Experiences & VIP packages
Each spectacular night, festivalgoers can enjoy a bespoke menu of drinks alongside an incredible selection of street food amid the picturesque East Front Gardens. Guests will start their evening with live music from up-and-coming acts on the Garden Stage before journeying through the breathtaking palace to watch their favourite artists play in a truly awe-inspiring setting.
To make the experience even more special, guests can pre-order one of two sumptuous picnics that can be enjoyed in the early evening sunshine. Picnic options include ‘The Courtier’s Best of British Picnic’ or ‘The King’s Gourmet Hamper’ provided by British Fine Foods. Both feature meat and vegetarian options, as well as a bottle of fine wine or Champagne. Picnics can be conveniently pre-ordered with tickets or added to existing reservations.
Fans can also choose to take their experience up a notch with added extras such as a welcome glass of Champagne or pre-book a charming fountain-side gazebo with delicious refreshments. For those who truly want to make their festival experience extraordinary, a delectable three-course dinner within Hampton Court’s State Apartments is available by selecting the King’s Dining Experience.
Now in its 28th year, the Hampton Court Palace Festival, proudly presented by heycar, is a moment of celebration in the summer calendar that showcases a series of phenomenal performances in an entirely one-of-a-kind location. The concert series produced by IMG in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, the charity that cares for Hampton Court Palace, is set against the backdrop of Henry VIII’s grand palace in the Tudor Courtyard. The festival offers an unmissable opportunity to witness legendary artists in an intimate setting like no other, accommodating only 3,000 guests.
Final tickets are available now.
