In less than one month, Hampton Court Palace Festival will make its highly anticipated return.
Scheduled to take place between 11 to 21 June across nine nights, the prestigious festival will once again play host to a string of globally renowned names, including Chaka Khan, Gary Barlow, 10cc, Bananarama, Tom Jones, The Good, The Bad & The Rugby Podcast, James and Elbow. Tickets are being sold now.
Set in the stunning grounds of the majestic Tudor Palace, festival goers 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.
Hampton Court Palace Festival 2025 kicks off on Wednesday, 11 June, with indie-rock icons James, performing their only London show of the year. With over 25 million albums sold and hits like ‘Sit Down’, ‘Laid’, and ‘She’s a Star’, they promise an unforgettable career-spanning set that fans won’t want to miss.
On Thursday, 12 June, BRIT Award-winner Rag’n’Bone Man will bring his powerhouse vocals and raw emotion to the stage. Since breaking through with his 2016 global smash Human, he has released three acclaimed albums packed with soul-stirring hits like ‘Giant’, ‘All You Ever Wanted’, ‘Anywhere Away From Here’ and ‘Lovers In A Past Life’.
Legendary performer Tom Jones will return on Friday, 13 June with his ‘Defy Explanation’ tour. With over 100 million records sold and a career spanning five decades, he’ll perform a host of revered tracks from his formidable catalogue, alongside some of his hugely acclaimed work from the last decade.
Celebrating 40 years in music, pop royalty Bananarama will perform on Saturday, 14 June. Having released an incredible 12 studio albums throughout their career, the group have achieved an unrivalled 32 top 40 singles in the UK along the way.
With an iconic catalogue including ‘Venus’, ‘Cruel Summer’, and ‘Love in the First Degree’, Bananarama are sure to delight fans with a hit-packed set when they take to the Hampton Court Palace Festival stage this Summer.
On Sunday, 15 June, rugby legends James Haskell, Mike Tindall, and Alex Payne will bring their hit podcast The Good, The Bad & The Rugby to life in a special live edition, filled with their signature banter and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of rugby. One of the most popular sporting podcasts in the UK, it has been streamed more than 40 million times, totalling over 5 million hours in duration.
Set to make their festival debut on Tuesday, 17 June, are pioneering art-pop legends 10cc. Known for their innovative sound and hits like ‘I’m Not in Love’ and ‘Dreadlock Holiday’, the band promises a night of musical mastery like no other.
Global icon Chaka Khan will take to the Hampton Court Palace Festival stage for the very first time on Wednesday, 18 June, to perform her only UK show this year. With a career that includes 10 Grammy Awards and a 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, her set will feature classics from both her Rufus era and solo career, including ‘I’m Every Woman’ and ‘Ain’t Nobody’.
Celebrated singer-songwriter Gary Barlow will return on Thursday, 19 June. A cornerstone of British pop, he is one of Britain’s most successful songwriters and record producers, having released six incredible solo albums. As part of Take That, he has won eight BRIT Awards and sold over 45 million records. The concert will see him perform a wealth of hits from throughout his 35-year career.
The festival will close with two nights of cinematic rock from Elbow on Friday, 20 June and Saturday, 21 June. Known for their sweeping orchestral sound and powerful lyrics, they’ll deliver a stirring finale with songs like ‘One Day Like This’ and ‘Grounds for Divorce’.
To make their Hampton Court Palace Festival experience even more special, guests can pre-order one of two sumptuous picnics that can be enjoyed in the early evening sunshine in the stunning East Front Gardens before the concerts begin in Base Court.
Picnic options include ‘The Courtier’s Best of British Picnic’ or ‘The King’s Gourmet Hamper’, which are both provided by British Fine Foods and 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 pergola with delicious refreshments. For those who truly want to make their festival experience extraordinary, they can elevate their experience with an exclusive VIP package.
There will be an opportunity to savour a sumptuous three-course dinner in the historic State Apartments with the King’s VIP Dining Experience or enjoy private access to the picturesque Garden Enclosure on the East Front Lawns with the Queen’s Garden Party – complete with Pimm’s on arrival and bespoke grazing platters.
On Sunday, 15 June, the Beers & Bowls Package will grant exclusive access to the palace’s State Apartments, featuring a selection of lagers, pale ales and bowl food, and a meet-and-greet with England rugby legends James Haskell, Mike Tindall and TV presenter Alex Payne.
Now in its 29th year, Hampton Court Palace Festival 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 independent charity that cares for Hampton Court Palace) is set against the backdrop of Henry VIII’s grand palace within a vast Tudor Courtyard. The festival offers an unmissable opportunity to witness legendary artists in an intimate setting like no other, accommodating only 3,000 guests.
