06 November 2025
Newsdesk
The Hampton Court Palace Festival is set to return between June 9th and 20th, 2026, for another stunning series of concerts in the historic setting of Henry VIII's former home. The first wave of unmissable acts has been announced, featuring David Gray, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD), Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
A Line-up of Legends and Pop Royalty
The festival kicks off its music programme with two shows from influential singer-songwriter David Gray on Wednesday, June 10th and Thursday, June 11th. Known for the multi-million-selling White Ladder album, audiences can expect emotionally charged performances of hits like “Babylon” and “This Year’s Love.” Tickets for David Gray are on sale now.
The synth-pop pioneers OMD will make their Hampton Court Palace debut on Friday, June 12th. The band, famous for hits such as “Enola Gay” and “Souvenir,” promises a set packed with their biggest anthems following the success of their latest UK Top 5 album, Bauhaus Staircase.
Dance music legend Pete Tong will bring his acclaimed Ibiza Classics show, featuring The Essential Orchestra, on Saturday, June 13th. This breathtaking audio-visual spectacle will reimagine iconic dance anthems in the unique historic backdrop.
For the ultimate party night, Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Palace Disco takes over on Friday, June 19th. Fresh off the massive resurgence of "Murder on the Dancefloor" and the release of her latest UK Top 5 album, Sophie Ellis-Bextor promises a dazzling evening of pop hits and disco euphoria.
An Intimate and Historic Setting
Now in its 31st year, the Hampton Court Palace Festival offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience. The iconic Tudor Palace opens its East Front Gardens 'after-hours' for guests to enjoy before the concerts begin in the stunningly intimate Base Court, which accommodates only 3,000 guests. Festival-goers can enhance their evening by pre-ordering a luxury picnic hamper to share ahead of the performance.
Pre-sale for OMD, Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor opens today, Thursday, November 6th, with general sale beginning on Friday, November 7th.
