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| Chaka Khan and James join an incredible line-up of stars including Rag’n’Bone Man, Bananarama and Elbow, as well as the stars of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcastTickets go on general sale from Friday 15 November, with an exclusive pre-sale taking place on Wednesday 13 November via www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com |
| Hampton Court Palace Festival are thrilled to announce that global superstar Chaka Khan and indie-rock heroes James will perform at next year’s edition of the esteemed summer festival. James will take to the stage in the historic Base Court on Wednesday 11 June, their only London show for 2025, while Chaka Khan will perform on Wednesday 18 June. Tickets for both shows will be available via pre-sale from Wednesday 13 November, with general sale taking place from Friday 15 November via www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com. Indie-rock heroes James are one of the UK’s most successful bands of the past 40 years, they formed in 1982 and have sold over 25 million albums throughout their long standing career. Led by enigmatic frontman Tim Booth they achieved their first ever UK Number One earlier this year with their eighteenth studio album ‘Yummy’. They are renowned for a string of anthemic hit singles which include “Come Home”, “Sit Down”, “She’s a Star” and “Laid”. Their only London show for 2025, the band will play the festival on Wednesday 11 June. Heralded as a global superstar revered the world over, Chaka Khan is renowned for redefining the genres of pop, soul, jazz and funk. Having rose to fame as lead singer of legendary Chicago band Rufus, together they achieved a string of international hits including “Tell Me Something Good” and “Ain’t Nobody”, before establishing herself as one of the industry’s most successful solo recording artists with an incredible 10 Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023. Her vast music catalog of hits also includes “I’m Every Woman” and the chart-topping smash “I Feel For You”. Chaka Khan will make her Hampton Court Palace Festival debut on Wednesday 18 June. This year’s line-up also includes soul-pop titan Rag’n’Bone Man, 80s pop icons Bananarama and rock royalty Elbow, as well as a very special live edition The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast. In June of next year, Hampton Court Palace will once again open its gates, welcoming festival goers to enjoy the stunning East Front Gardens ‘after-hours’ before the nightly concerts begin in the spine-tinglingly intimate setting of Base Court. To make the experience even more special, guests can pre-order one of two sumptuous picnics that can be enjoyed in the early evening sunshine. Picnic options include ‘The Courtier’s Best of British Picnic’ or ‘The King’s Gourmet Hamper’, which are both provided by British Fine Foods and feature meat and vegetarian options, as well as a bottle of fine wine or Champagne. Picnics can be conveniently pre-ordered with tickets or added to existing reservations. Fans can also choose to take their experience up a notch with added extras such as a welcome glass of Champagne or pre-book a charming fountain-side gazebo with delicious refreshments. For those who truly want to make their festival experience extraordinary, a delectable three course dinner within Hampton Court’s State Apartments is available by selecting the King’s Dining Experience. Now in its 29th year, Hampton Court Palace Festival is a moment of celebration in the summer calendar that showcases a series of phenomenal performances in an entirely one-of-a-kind location. The concert series (produced by IMG in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that cares for Hampton Court Palace) is set against the backdrop of Henry VIII’s grand palace within a vast Tudor Courtyard. The festival offers an unmissable opportunity to witness legendary artists in an intimate setting like no other, accommodating only 3,000 guests. Stay tuned for more exciting artist announcements. |
| www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com Facebook @HamptonCourtPalaceFestival Twitter @HCPfestival Instagram @HCPfestival Listings Information: Location: Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU Book tickets: www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com Hospitality: hamptoncourtfestivalinfo@img.com Dates confirmed so far: Date Artist Prices From Wednesday 11 June James £75 Thursday 12 June Rag’n’Bone Man £85 Saturday 14 June Bananarama £49.50 Sunday 15 June The Good, The Bad & The Rugby £46.50 Wednesday 18 June Chaka Khan £85 Friday 20 June Elbow £85 Saturday 21 June Elbow £85 |