DJ Pete Tong to play tunes at UK palace summer festival

Ahead of his performance at the new Blenheim Palace Festival on Saturday, June 27, Mr Tong has visited the Woodstock stately home and shared his excitement about performing.

In a new video following a trip to the palace, the DJ explained how 80s legend Mr Richie initially suggested he perform his iconic Ibiza Classics show at the palace, and described performing at the festival as a “dream come true”.

The dance music icon will perform alongside The Essential Orchestra with special guests Sarah Story and Danny Rampling.

Pete Tong at Blenheim Palace (Image: Nocturne Live)

Mr Tong was inspired in 2023 when Mr Richie performed in front of 10,000 fans at the palace’s Great Court.

The festival runs from Saturday, June 27, when Mr Tong will be playing his Ibiza Classics, until Saturday, July 4.

Also performing on different nights are Alanis Morrissette, Teddy Swims, Katy Perry and Michael Buble.

It’s the first Blenheim Palace Festival, after the long-running Nocturne music festival at the venue came to a close.

Last week it was announced that Appleton and The Mariachis will join multi-GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Mr Buble as support acts on July 4.

Also joining the line-up is emerging singer-songwriter Ruti, who will open for Teddy Swims on June 30.

As a Radio 1 DJ, Mr Tong has been behind the decks of the best clubs and festivals worldwide.

As a producer he has selected the music for movie soundtracks such as The Beach, Human Traffic, and 24 Hour Party People and has produced his own material.