October 11, 2024
As we look ahead to Hampton Court Palace Festival 2026, we wanted to share an important update with you.
The pre-concert picnic experience in the East Front Gardens remains one of the most loved parts of the festival. To ensure we can continue allowing guests to bring their own champagne or wine, the Wine and Champagne Corkage Pass will once again be in place for 2026.
One Pass is required per booking and covers all ticket holders on that booking, allowing one bottle of champagne or wine per person to be brought into the Gardens to enjoy with picnics. Beers, spirits and other alcoholic drinks are not permitted. Guests are welcome to bring picnic food, soft drinks and water, though we encourage avoiding single-use plastics where possible. A wide selection of drinks will also be available from our Festival Bars, with free water refill stations on the East Front. Please note: no drinks are permitted inside the Palace, and the Corkage Pass applies to the East Front Gardens only.
The Wine and Champagne Corkage Pass costs £14.95 per booking if purchased online in advance (per booking, up to 10 people).
By keeping this Pass in place, we’re able to maintain our Responsible Drinking Policy, manage rising production costs, and support a sustainable festival – while continuing to offer the rare opportunity to bring your own champagne or wine into such a historic and special concert setting.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to welcoming you in June 2026!