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iVisit.... Hampton Court Palace Festival


  • Hampton Court Palace Festival Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey Surrey, KT8 9AU United Kingdom (map)

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hampton Court Palace Festival. Starting life in 1993 as a classical music event, it has gone on to host top international stars from around the globe and has become an annual fixture in the summer calendar. 2017 boasts a stellar line-up including pop icon Bryan Ferry, the legendary Van Morrison, Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Will Young's Summer Jazz Sessions, James Morrison, Michael Ball & Alfie Boe and more. Previous performers at the festival include: Tom Jones, George Benson, Paloma Faith, The Beach Boys, Katherine Jenkins, Alfie Boe, Jamie Cullum, Sir Cliff Richard, Liza Minnelli, Burt Bacharach, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Dionne Warwick, Andrea Bocelli, Darcey Bussell, Jose Carreras, Russell Watson, Joaquin Cortes, Bryan Adams, Katie Melua, James Morrison, Lisa Stansfield, Ringo Starr, Westlife, Bryn Terfel, Brian Wilson and Rufus Wainwright.

Hampton Court Palace and its beautiful grounds provide the perfect setting for a midsummer evening concert. As well as the fantastic music line-up, it's renowned for creating a truly unforgettable experience. Artists perform in the Palace’s main courtyard providing a fantastic backdrop to every show in an intimate atmosphere for an audience of 3,000. The East Front Gardens open at 5:30pm where there are open-air bars and gourmet street food stalls. Festival-goers are free to bring their own picnics and relax in the gardens before the show. Exclusive VIP Packages are available in the Great Hall for an exquisite dining experience, taking in the full splendour of the Tudor Palace!

“This is a festival that offers everything – a wonderful selection of music, a thrilling all-star line-up and a beautiful and historic setting” CLASSIC FM

All tickets are allocated seats and include entrance to the Palace Gardens.