Hampton Court Palace Festival

Picnic in the palace gardens

Alongside the performance of a lifetime from your favourite artist, enjoy a bespoke menu of food and drinks from an incredible selection of street food amid the picturesque East Front Gardens.

You'll start your evening with live music from up-and-coming acts on the Garden Stage, before journeying through the breath-taking palace to watch the headline act play in a truly awe-inspiring setting.

To make the experience even more special, you can pre-order one of two sumptuous picnics that can be enjoyed in the early evening sunshine. Provided by British Fine Foods, dine on classic British favourite foods, alongside a bottle of wine or champagne. Picnics can be 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.

Discover our VIP and Hospitality Experiences

Are you celebrating a special occasion? Thinking of the perfect way to wow your clients or just fancy splashing out? Join us for a night you won't forget with a pre-concert dining experience inside Hampton Court Palace.

Before enjoying an intimate audience with our fabulous artists, you can experience the state apartments of Hampton Court after hours. We will open up the awe-inspiring King's State Apartments, giving you exclusive palace access.

Important information for ticket holders

The evening's concert will take place in a seated auditorium in Base Court, against the backdrop of the magnificent Tudor palace. All tickets are allocated seats and include entrance to the palace gardens.

You are advised to finish your picnic by 20:00, to leave time to make your way through the palace and into the auditorium. No food or drink can be taken into the palace. Picnic bags can be left in a picnic drop-off point for collection after the show.

Car parking is available for all ticket holders from 17:00 on performance days and until one hour after the end of the performance. We strongly advise that you purchase your parking pass at the time of booking your concert tickets.

• Advance car parking passes available online up until 16:00 on the day of the concert. Book before 16:00 on the day of the concert to save 20%.
• Or £15.00 on the gate (subject to availability, contactless payment)

For drivers using sat nav systems, please enter the postcode KT8 9AU and follow the parking signs for the Festival once in the area.