Hampton Court Palace Festival has revealed the first wave of artists for its June 2026 edition, with David Gray, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD), Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor set to perform. The celebrated concert series will run from 9 to 20 June 2026. Tickets for David Gray are available now, while a pre-sale for OMD, Pete Tong, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor begins on Thursday, 6 November, followed by a general sale on Friday, 7 November. To buy tickets, head to the Hampton Court Palace Festival website.
Now in its 31st year, the festival offers a unique opportunity to see world-class artists in the intimate 3,000-capacity Base Court of Henry VIII’s historic Tudor palace. The event, produced in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, will see synth-pop pioneers OMD make their debut, while Pete Tong will be joined by The Essential Orchestra for his acclaimed Ibiza Classics show, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor will host a special ‘Palace Disco’.
Singer-songwriter David Gray will perform two shows on Wednesday, 10 June and Thursday, 11 June, with tickets on sale now. OMD will take to the stage on Friday, 12 June, Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics on Saturday, 13 June, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Palace Disco will take place on Friday, 19 June. Tickets for these three shows go on general sale from Friday, 7 November via hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com, with a pre-sale opening a day earlier.
One of his generation’s most influential songwriters, David Gray is known for his breakthrough 1998 album “White Ladder” and hits including “Babylon” and “This Year’s Love”. His latest album, “Dear Life,” was released earlier this year to critical acclaim. OMD, formed in 1978, are famed for pioneering synth-pop hits like “Enola Gay” and “Souvenir,” and recently scored their highest-charting album to date with “Bauhaus Staircase” reaching number two in the UK charts.
Dance music legend Pete Tong will deliver an audio-visual celebration of Ibiza’s most iconic anthems, reimagined with a live orchestra. For the ultimate party night, Sophie Ellis-Bextor will perform hits from her 25-year career, including “Take Me Home” and “Murder on the Dancefloor,” which recently saw a global resurgence after being featured in the film Saltburn.
Attendees can enjoy the palace’s stunning East Front Gardens before the concerts begin and have the option to pre-order a luxury picnic hamper to complete the experience. More artist announcements for the festival are expected soon.
Hampton Court Palace Festival 2026 announced dates:
- Wednesday 10 June: David Gray (from £75)
- Thursday 11 June: David Gray (from £75)
- Friday 12 June: OMD (from £65)
- Saturday 13 June: Pete Tong Ibiza Classics (from £85)
- Friday 19 June: Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Palace Disco (from £55)
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