Blenheim Palace Festival has announced its fourth major headliner for the landmark debut edition in 2026, confirming that Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts will take to the stage on 03 July as part of the Love Earth World Tour.
The legendary musician will be joined by very special guest Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, adding to an already heavyweight line-up for the festival’s inaugural year.
The Chrome Hearts ensemble includes Spooner Oldham (keys), Micah Nelson (guitar, vocals), Corey McCormick (bass, vocals), and Anthony LoGerfo (drums), with Young leading on vocals, guitar and piano. Tickets for the performance go on sale at 9.00am on Friday 28 November via the festival website.
This latest announcement builds on the festival’s impressive series of headline reveals. American pop superstar Katy Perry will perform on 01 July, while Grammy-nominated vocalist Teddy Swims is set to appear on 30 June with rising singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith as special guest.
Dance icon Pete Tong will open proceedings on 27 June with his hugely popular Ibiza Classics show featuring the Essential Orchestra. One final headliner is still to be unveiled, rounding off a stellar five-day programme.
The festival will take place in June and July 2026, set within the grandeur of Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire — a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its baroque architecture, historic significance and landscaped gardens.
Organisers promise a five-day cultural celebration blending world-class music with immersive experiences, artistic highlights and bespoke hospitality.
Guests can enhance their visit with an array of luxury options, including The Grand Banquet: VIP Dining Experience — a three-course gourmet meal paired with exclusive front-of-stage seating.
Further upgrades include access to The Orangery, while Fortnum & Mason picnics will offer a relaxed, quintessentially British way to enjoy the summer atmosphere before evening performances.
Blenheim Palace Festival marks a new collaboration between live entertainment leaders Cuffe & Taylor, part of Live Nation, and international producers MARI Arts & Entertainment. Together, they aim to deliver a distinctive festival experience where music, heritage and culture meet against one of Britain’s most breathtaking backdrops.
