Hampton Court Palace Festival 2026

The Hampton Court Palace Festival returns for nine open-air concerts inside Base Court, the Tudor courtyard of Henry VIII's palace, from Wednesday 10 June to Saturday 20 June 2026. Gates open at 5:30pm and headline performances begin at approximately 9pm.

2026 Line-Up

• David Gray — songs from White Ladder and beyond.
• OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) — synth-pop classics including 'Enola Gay' and 'Maid of Orleans'.
• Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics with the Heritage Orchestra and Jules Buckley.
• The Stranglers — Tuesday 16 June 2026.
• Nile Rodgers & CHIC — disco and pop anthems.
• Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton — Thursday 18 June 2026.
• Sophie Ellis-Bextor — the Kitchen Disco show.
• 80s Classical — Saturday 20 June 2026, a full orchestral celebration of 1980s pop.

Concert Dates

Performances take place on 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 June 2026, with a rest break on Sunday 14 and Monday 15 June.

Tickets and Travel

Standard seated tickets in 2026 start from around £60 with premium hospitality packages up to £230. Hampton Court station is a 35-minute direct service from London Waterloo, and patrons are welcome to picnic in the formal gardens before the concert begins.