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Taking place in the stunning Tudor Courtyard, the Hampton Court Palace Festival provides world-class acts, a spectacular setting and the beautiful East Front Gardens to enjoy picnicking before the concert.

VIP Concert & Dining Packages are available in the sumptuous State Apartments for an exquisite dining experience, taking in the full splendour of the Tudor Palace!

The Palace Gardens open at 5:30pm so arrive early for to make the most of your evening. Bars and food stalls will be available serving refreshing summer drinks, as well as a range of gourmet street food. 

Hire a Waterside Gazebo to add a little extra luxury to your evening. 

The evening's concert will take place in a seated auditorium in Base Court, against the backdrop of the magnificent Tudor palace. All tickets are allocated seats and include entrance to the Palace Gardens.

Customers are advised to finish their picnics by 8pm as they will need to start making their way through the Palace and into the auditorium. No food or drink can be taken into the Palace. Picnic bags can be left in a picnic drop-off point for collection after the show. 

Free car parking is available for all ticket holders from 5pm.

“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

Previous performers at the festival include: Kylie, Tears for Fears, Chic featuring Nile Rogers, Tom Jones, Lionel Richie, Gary Barlow, 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.