Getty ImagesA significant new summer music festival is set to debut in Oxfordshire this week, featuring a lineup of globally recognized artists. Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will host the inaugural Blenheim Palace Festival in its historic Great Court. This event arrives following the conclusion of Nocturne Live Oxfordshire’s decade-long run at the stately home.
The festival promises a star-studded roster, with headline performances scheduled from Alanis Morissette, Katy Perry, Teddy Swims, Pete Tong presenting Ibiza Classics, Michael Bublé, and Neil Young. Attendees can anticipate an immersive cultural experience set against the backdrop of one of Britain’s most iconic estates.
Here’s a comprehensive guide for those planning to attend.
Festival Line-up and Schedule
Saturday 27 June
Danny Rampling: 18:00 – 18:30 BST
Sarah Story: 19:30 – 20:15
Pete Tong Ibiza Classics: 21:00 – 22:30
Sunday 28 June
Ruti: 17:45 – 18:15
Skunk Anansie: 19:15 – 20:15
Alanis Morissette: 21:00 – 22:30
Tuesday 30 June
Ruti: 18:00 – 18:30
Lauren Spencer Smith: 19:30 – 20:15
Teddy Swims: 21:00 – 22:30
Wednesday 1 July
Bea: 18:00 – 18:30
Mimi Webb: 19:30 – 20:15
Katy Perry: 21:00 – 22:30
Saturday 4 July
Mariachis: 18:00 – 18:30
Appleton: 19:30 – 20:00
Michael Bublé: 21:00 – 22:30
Event Access and Timing
General admission, accessible, and orangery ticket holders can enter starting at 17:00. VIP hospitality guests are permitted entry from 16:30. Organizers advise attendees to arrive early to ensure a smooth entry process. Performances are scheduled to conclude around 22:30 each night.
Getty ImagesTransportation Options
Attendees have several options for reaching Blenheim Palace:
Driving: On-site parking will be available for purchase via card payment only. It is recommended to secure parking in advance if possible.
Coach: Big Green Coach is offering travel packages from various locations, including London (Victoria Coach Station), Reading, Bristol, Birmingham, and Arle Court.
Shuttle Bus: A dedicated shuttle bus service, operated by Stagecoach and clearly marked “Blenheim Palace Festival,” will run every 30 minutes from Oxford Train Station directly to the festival grounds.
Train: Nearby train stations include Oxford, Oxford Parkway, and Hanborough. For those traveling from London Marylebone, taking Chiltern Trains to Oxford Parkway and then connecting via Bus 7 offers the most direct route.
Festival Guidelines: What to Bring
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, bag searches will be conducted at all entrances. Please note that rucksacks and backpacks larger than A4 size are prohibited. Exceptions for medical necessity require advance notification to the organizers.
Each attendee is permitted to bring one sealed water bottle (maximum 500ml) and one empty reusable water bottle. Complimentary water refill stations will be accessible throughout the venue. Due to the seated nature of the event, chairs, portable furniture, and inflatables are not permitted, though wheelchairs are exempt from this policy.
The festival will operate on a cashless system, and pets are not allowed on site.
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Based on materials from : www.bbc.com