Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts to headline Blenheim Palace Festival 2026
Blenheim Palace Festival today announces the fourth headliner joining the festival’s world-class line-up for its highly anticipated debut edition. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of one of Britain’s most iconic palaces, Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts will bring the Love Earth World Tour to Blenheim Palace on 3 July, with very special guest Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton.
The Chrome Hearts are Spooner Oldham (keys), Micah Nelson (guitar, vocal), Corey McCormick (bass, vocal), Anthony LoGerfo (drums) and Neil Young (vocals, guitar, piano).
Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday 28 November via www.blenheimpalacefestival.com.
With further headline slots from American pop icon Katy Perry on 1 July, Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims on 30 June, who will be joined by breakout singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith as a special guest, and dance music icon Pete Tong Ibiza Classics on 27 June, Blenheim Palace Festival is pulling out all the stops for an unforgettable first year.
Promising a truly unforgettable, one-of-a-kind festival experience next summer, and with one more headliner yet to be revealed, the five-day festival takes place in June and July 2026 at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire.
Blenheim Palace Festival is bringing together global stars, spectacular staging and immersive cultural highlights, alongside bespoke hospitality and VIP experiences, for an unmissable celebration of music, culture and the arts. Framed by the grandeur of Blenheim Palace, the UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its baroque architecture, rich history and majestic gardens, Blenheim Palace Festival is a truly unique destination, where music, heritage and atmosphere meet in perfect harmony.
With unparalleled hospitality experiences and exceptional VIP packages, ranging from The Grand Banquet: VIP Dining Experience, a three-course gourmet dining experience with exclusive front-of-stage seating, and options to upgrade tickets with access to the Palace’s magnificent The Orangery, Blenheim Palace Festival offers a uniquely magical and luxurious atmosphere that elevates every moment. Audiences can also start their summer evening with a Fortnum & Mason picnic – the perfect way to relax, basking in front of the Palace and soaking up the pre-concert atmosphere, while sharing and indulging in the very best seasonal fare from Fortnum & Mason.
Blenheim Palace Festival is the result of an exciting new partnership between leading live music promoters Cuffe & Taylor – a Live Nation company – and world-renowned producers MARI Arts & Entertainment.
For more information, hospitality and VIP options, and tickets visit www.blenheimpalacefestival.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk
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Blenheim Palace Festival 2026 Line-Up
Sat, 27 June Pete Tong Ibiza Classics featuring The Essential Orchestra with support from Sarah Story and Danny Rampling
Tue, 30 June Teddy Swims with special guest Lauren Spencer Smith
Wed, 1 July Katy Perry
Fri, 3 July Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts with very special guest Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton
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About Cuffe & Taylor
Cuffe & Taylor is one of the UK’s top live music, theatre and event promoters. Established for more than 10 years and part of the Live Nation family, they present breath-taking tours, festivals and shows across the UK filling football stadiums, arenas, theatres and major historical sites. Cuffe & Taylor’s roster of artists is extensive and varied including Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Justin Timberlake, Rod Stewart, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Lewis Capaldi, Sir Tom Jones, Bryan Adams, Kylie, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Stereophonics, George Ezra, The Strokes, Sam Fender and Def Leppard. They also operate a hugely successful theatre touring department across the UK and internationally programming thousands of nights of entertainment ranging from live podcasts, screen-to-stage TV adaptations and musical theatre. In 2023 they were recipients of an Olivier Award, for Best Family Show, for their original production of ‘Hey Duggee – The Live Theatre Show’.
About Live Nation
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com
About MARI
MARI is a global events and experiences company with a portfolio of world-class live properties spanning sport, art, lifestyle, and entertainment. These include major international tennis tournaments, among them the Mutua Madrid Open and Miami Open presented by Itaú, Frieze, a leading voice in contemporary art, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, TodayTix Group, a leading digital ticketing and technology company for theatre and live performance, and Barrett-Jackson, the foremost U.S. collector car auction company. MARI delivers live experiences that bring people together, inspire audiences, and shape culture worldwide.
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