The UNESCO World Heritage Site will host a stacked line-up next summer.
Blenheim Palace is preparing for a blockbuster summer, as the stately Oxfordshire estate launches the inaugural Blenheim Palace Festival in 2026. Set against the grandeur of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the five-day celebration will bring some of the biggest names in pop, dance and soul to the palace grounds from Saturday 27 June to Wednesday 1 July 2026.
Headlining the festival are global pop star Katy Perry, Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims and dance music legend Pete Tong. Across five days, the Palace will swap quiet landscaped gardens for festival energy, live band performances and sing-along anthems from international stars.
The action begins on Saturday 27 June, when Pete Tong brings his acclaimed Ibiza Classics live show to Blenheim Palace, joined by The Essential Orchestra. A pioneer of dance music for more than three decades, Tong has helped define club culture from Ibiza to international main stages. His Ibiza Classics live production has already been experienced by more than 750,000 fans around the world. For this edition, he will be joined by electronic music trailblazer Danny Rampling and breakout DJ, broadcaster and songwriter Sarah Story.
On Tuesday 30 June, the spotlight turns to Teddy Swims, whose rich, raspy vocals and fusion of pop, soul and R&B have made him one of the most talked about voices in contemporary music. Last year marked a milestone, with multi-Platinum hits "The Door" and "Lose Control," the latter being the longest-charting Billboard Hot 100 hit in history. His debut album I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1) earned him a Grammy nomination in 2025 for Best New Artist. He will be joined by Canadian singer and songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith, who will bring her heartfelt, radio-ready pop to the stage, including Platinum-certified favourites "Fingers Crossed" and "Flowers."
The festival finale on Wednesday, 1 July, is headlined by American pop royalty Katy Perry. Arriving in the UK for a special headline performance, she will perform a selection of new material alongside the hits that defined an era. With more than 125 billion global streams, Katy Perry ranks among the best-selling artists of all time. Fans can expect a hit-packed set featuring Diamond-certified anthems "Firework," "Dark Horse" and "Roar," as well as her 6x Platinum single "I Kissed A Girl," 8x Platinum "Hot N Cold" and 10x "Platinum Teenage Dream."
Away from the main stage, Blenheim Palace Festival will offer interactive cultural programming and contemporary dining experiences, creating a full day out that blends music, history and modern British festival culture. The result is a one-of-a-kind event that places creativity, heritage and community at its heart.
Tickets are on general sale now.
GO: Visit blenheimpalacefestival.com for more information.