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Live music returns to Hampton Court Palace with August festival

Live music returns to Hampton Court Palace with August festival

After the cancellation of Hampton Court Palace Festival in 2020, the West London musical feast will be back in style for 2021 this August. The programme is set to be a triumphant return, featuring a stellar lineup of artists including Nile Rogers & CHIC, Tom Jones, Van Morrison, Keane, Bastille ReOrchestrated and Bjorn Again (with Rick Astley, Lionel Ritchie and George Benson scheduled for 2022).

Now in its 25th year, the festival is a series of truly special and unique open-air concerts. Artists perform in an intimate 3,000-seat auditorium in Base Court, set against the backdrop of Henry VIII’s magnificent Tudor Palace. What better addition to 2021’s summer of celebrations? Here are the headline listings for this year’s event.

Friday 13th August: Van Morrison

Saturday 14th August: Björn Again

Tuesday 17th August: Bastille ReOrchestrated

Wednesday 18th August: Bastille ReOrchestrated

Thursday 19th August: Keane

Saturday 21st August: Tom Jones

Sunday 22nd August: Nile Rodgers & Chic

Monday 23rd August: Tom Jones

Tuesday 24th August: Tom Jones

Tickets are on sale now!

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Hampton Court Palace Festival is on from 13th until 23rd August 2021. For the full lineup, further information or to book visit here.

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