Rock the Royal Court: Blenheim Palace's Star-Studded Music Bash 2026!

This summer, a brand new music festival is coming to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, and it promises to be a major event for music fans. The Blenheim Palace Festival will take place in the Great Court of the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a unique setting for live music. The festival will feature some of the biggest names in music, including Alanis Morissette, Katy Perry, Teddy Swims, Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, Michael Bublé, and Neil Young as headliners. This event follows the end of Nocturne Live, which had been held at the palace for ten years.

The festival will run over several days, with each day featuring a different lineup of artists. On Saturday, June 27, Danny Rampling will perform from 6:00 to 6:30 pm, followed by Sarah Story from 7:30 to 8:15 pm, and Pete Tong Ibiza Classics from 9:00 to 10:30 pm. Sunday, June 28, will see Ruti from 5:45 to 6:15 pm, Skunk Anansie from 7:15 to 8:15 pm, and Alanis Morissette from 9:00 to 10:30 pm. On Tuesday, June 30, Ruti returns from 6:00 to 6:30 pm, Lauren Spencer Smith from 7:30 to 8:15 pm, and Teddy Swims from 9:00 to 10:30 pm. Wednesday, July 1, features Bea from 6:00 to 6:30 pm, Mimi Webb from 7:30 to 8:15 pm, and Katy Perry from 9:00 to 10:30 pm. The final day, Saturday, July 4, includes Mariachis from 6:00 to 6:30 pm, Appleton from 7:30 to 8:00 pm, and Michael Bublé from 9:00 to 10:30 pm.

If you plan to attend, there are several ways to get to Blenheim Palace. Gates open at 5:00 pm for general admission, accessible, and orangery ticket holders, while VIP hospitality guests can enter at 4:30 pm. The festival recommends arriving early to avoid missing any performances. For those driving, parking is available for purchase on the day, but only card payments are accepted. There are also Big Green Coach packages from cities like London, Reading, Bristol, Swindon, and Birmingham. A special shuttle bus will run every 30 minutes from Oxford Train Station to Blenheim Palace, making it easy for train travelers to reach the venue. Nearby train stations include Oxford, Oxford Parkway, and Hanborough, with connections to the palace by bus.

Festival organizers have set some rules about what you can bring. All bags will be checked at the entrance, and only bags smaller than A4 size are allowed unless you have a medical reason for a larger bag. Each person can bring one sealed water bottle up to 500ml and one empty reusable bottle, with free water refill stations available inside. Because the event is seated, chairs, portable furniture, and inflatables are not allowed, but wheelchairs are permitted. Dogs are not allowed, and the festival is cashless, so bring a card for any purchases. If you have questions or need special arrangements, you can contact the organizers. With its impressive lineup and beautiful location, the Blenheim Palace Festival is set to be a highlight of the summer for music lovers.