Hampton Court Palace Festival 2010

Hampton Court Palace Festival

The Hampton Court Palace Festival is an annual musical event held in June which was established in 1993. The Festival is renowned for presenting legendary artists across the music genres such as Sir Elton John, Eric Clapton, Tom Jones, Andrea Bocelli, Van Morrison, Jools Holland, the Buena Vista Social Club, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Jose Carreras and Josh Groban. West End Star Michael Ball has been signed to perform in 2010. The concerts are held in the intimate and atmospheric open-air Base Court of the palace and continue a tradition of entertainment first introduced by monarchs and nobility in the 16th and 17th century. The event is held at Hampton Court Palace and is run by IMG in conjunction with Historic Royal Palaces.


Prepare to be swept away by a summers evening of music, atmosphere and history as the stunning Hampton Court Palace Festival, supported by Sky, returns for 2010. Now in its 18th year, this unique series of concerts is a firm fixture in the summer Festival diary. With an eclectic mix of performances from world-famous musical artists, the most intimate of settings and a backdrop steeped in history, the Festival is an unmissable and truly unforgettable experience.

See Hampton Court Palace come alive this summer, as the Festival takes over the historic grounds from 8 June - 19 June, offering something for everyone. The grounds are drenched in heritage and provide the perfect setting for a pre-concert picnic and music under the stars.

This year the festival welcomes Jackson Browne, Van Morrison, Jools Holland, Nicola Benedetti, Simply Red, Michael Bolton, Katherine Jenkins and Michael Ball.