Hampton Court Palace Festival has today announced further acts to perform at the 2025 edition of the summer festival. Soul-pop titan Rag’n’Bone Man and 80’s pop icons Bananarama will take to the stage in the historic Base Court of the Palace on Thursday 12 June and Saturday 14 June respectively. On Sunday 15 June the festival will welcome rugby legends Haskell, Mike Tindall and Alex Payne for a very special live edition of the hit podcast The Good, The Bad & The Rugby. In addition, Elbow has added a second date after their first show sold out within hours, they will also play on Saturday 21 June. Tickets for the newly announced acts will be available via pre-sale from Wednesday 30 October, with general sale taking place from Friday 01 November, whilst tickets for Elbow’s second show are on sale now via www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com .
Performing on Thursday 12 June is Rag’n’Bone Man who rose to prominence in 2016 following the release of his smash hit single, ‘Human’. Having been named as the 2017 BRITs British Breakthrough Act and receiving the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award in the same year, Rag’n’Bone Man cemented his success with critics, following the record-breaking release of his 4x platinum #1 album of the same name. His second album ‘Life by Misadventure’ soared straight to the top spot upon its release in 2021, featuring fan favourites' ‘All You Ever Wanted’, ‘Anywhere Away From Here’, ‘Alone’ and ‘Crossfire’. Rag’n’Bone Man’s third studio album ‘What Do You Believe In?’ was released recently to great critical acclaim.
Crowned as the most successful female band worldwide by the Guinness Book of World Records, Bananarama are undoubtedly one of the UK’s most treasured pop groups. Celebrating an incredible 40 years in the industry, they’ve sold over 30 million albums worldwide, released 12 studio albums since their debut ‘Deep Sea Skiving’ in 1983 and achieved an unrivalled 32 top 40 singles in the UK along the way. With an unparalleled back catalogue including ‘Love in the First Degree’, ‘Cruel Summer’, ‘Venus’ and ‘Robert De Niro’s Waiting…’, Bananarama are sure to delight fans with a hit-packed set when they take to the Hampton Court Palace Festival stage on Saturday 14 June.
Rugby legends James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Alex Payne will bring their chart-topping podcast, The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, to life at this year’s Hampton Court Palace Festival. One of the most popular sporting podcasts in the UK, it has been streamed more than 40 million times, totalling over 5 million hours in duration. In a very special live edition of their podcast, the show will see the internationally renowned stars recreate their trademark on-air banter and share stories from on and off the pitch. The show will take place on Sunday 15 June.
This year’s line-up also includes rock royalty Elbow, who will perform two very special shows on Friday 20 June and their newly announced show on Saturday 21 June.
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 VIP 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.
