Pop icons among three new Blenheim Palace Festival acts announced

The new festival set against the breathtaking backdrop of one of Britain’s most iconic palaces has today (Friday, May 22) announced a trio of new acts.

Appleton and The Mariachis will join multi-GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Michael Bublé as support acts on Saturday, July 4.

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

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Taking place at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire in June and July 2026, the brand-new festival is pulling out all the stops for the first year.

Headline acts include American pop royalty Katy Perry with support from Mimi Webb.

International vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims will perform with special guest Lauren Spencer Smith.

Seven-time GRAMMY-winning icon Alanis Morrisette will take to the stage with special guest Skunk Anansie, and dance music legend Pete Tong Ibiza Classics.

Originally rising to fame as half of All Saints, one of the most successful pop groups of the 1990s, British Canadian musical duo Appleton was formed in 2002 by sisters Natalie and Nicole Appleton.

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Appleton’s first single “Fantasy” reached Number 2 in the UK singles charts, before the release of their Silver-certified debut album Everything Eventual in 2003.

In 2023, the duo celebrated Appleton’s 20thanniversary, with a special pressing of Everything Eventual on vinyl for the first time since its release.

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 Blenheim Palace stage.

Emerging artist Ruti will open for Teddy Swims with her commanding voice and quietly cinematic sound, blending folk, alternative pop and singer-songwriter storytelling.

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Drawing influence from an eclectic musical upbringing and artists such as Michael Kiwanuka and Florence + The Machine, Ruti creates deeply personal songs exploring love, identity and the complexities of coming of age.

Following a standout year of releases and high-profile live performances, Ruti continues to captivate audiences with a powerful yet nuanced vocal and a distinctive, genre-blurring style.

An open-air music experience like no other, 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.

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.