Katy Perry to perform at Blenheim festival this weekend

The acts mark the launch of Blenheim Palace Festival, a brand-new event set against the backdrop of UNESCO World Heritage Site Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, West Oxfordshire.

Taking place across five days this June and July from this Saturday, June 27, the festival’s debut edition will be headlined by American pop royalty Katy Perry, Michael Bublé and Teddy Swims, among other world-class acts.

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Opening the festival, pillar of the global dance music scene Pete Tong will perform his ground-breaking live experience Ibiza Classics, featuring The Essential Orchestra, on Saturday.

Blenheim Palace Festival will debut in June 2026 (Image: Blenheim Palace Festival)

Joining the line-up are superstar DJ and electronic music pioneer Danny Rampling, as well as Sarah Story, breakout DJ, broadcaster and songwriter, known for championing new dance music from established to emerging talent on her BBC Radio 1 show Future Dance. 

Seven-time Grammy Award winner Alanis Morissette, one of contemporary music’s most influential artists, will bring her iconic catalogue to the stunning setting of Blenheim Palace on Sunday, 28 June.

Joining her are London rock icons Skunk Anansie. Formed in 1994 and fronted by the charismatic Skin, the band became known for their powerful blend of rock, punk and funk, delivering hits including Weak, Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good) and Charity.

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Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims will bring his effortless blend of pop, soul and R&B to the Blenheim Palace Festival stage on Tuesday, June 30.

Teddy Swims will also perform at the festival. (Image: Lucy North / PA)

International superstar Katy Perry will headline Blenheim Palace Festival’s fourth night on Wednesday, July 1.

Joining her on the stage for a night of ‘pure pop magic’ is Mimi Webb, chart-topping pop sensation and BRIT award-nominated singer and songwriter.

Multi-platinum selling global superstar Michael Bublé will bring Blenheim Palace Festival’s inaugural year to a phenomenal close on Saturday, July 4 with his usual, world-class showmanship and unstoppable talent.

Joining him are British Canadian musical duo Appleton, formerly All Saints, formed in 2002 by sisters Natalie and Nicole Appleton, one of the most successful pop groups of the 1990s.

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The night will open with a set by The Mariachis, who previously supported Michael Bublé on his 2022 UK tour, bringing their vibrant, high-energy blend of traditional mariachi flair and contemporary hits to the stage.

The festival offers luxury hospitality experiences and VIP packages for attendees, from the The Grand Banquet: VIP Dining Experience – a three-course gourmet experience with front-of-stage seating – to summer evenings with a Fortnum & Masons picnic in front of the palace.

Blenheim Palace Festival is the result of a new partnership between live music promoters Cuffe & Taylor – a Live Nation company – and world-renowned producers MARI Arts & Entertainment.