Hampton Court Palace Festival Hospitality & VIP Tickets 2026

Hampton Court Palace, London, UK

Explore Hospitality at Hampton Court Palace Festival

Hampton Court Palace Festival hospitality combines live music with dining and hosted experiences in a distinctive royal setting. The summer concert series brings performances to the palace’s open-air courtyard, giving each evening a different character from an indoor arena show. Begin with the artist you want to see, then consider how you would like to enjoy the occasion. A meal before the performance can make the concert part of a longer evening, while a garden experience offers another way to enjoy the surroundings.

Palace Dining and Garden Experiences

Previously advertised Hampton Court Palace Festival hospitality options have included the King’s VIP Dining Experience. This combines a Champagne reception and three-course dinner in the State Apartments with platinum seating for the concert. Other enhancements have included garden experiences and fountain-side pergolas, providing alternatives to formal palace dining. These examples illustrate the festival’s different approaches to hosting; the arrangements for the next edition require confirmation.

When comparing experiences, consider whether your priority is the dining setting, time outdoors or concert seating. Each element contributes to the evening, rather than the hospitality label alone.

Concert Tickets and the Courtyard Setting

Hampton Court Palace Festival tickets relate to individual performances, so choosing your preferred artist and date is the starting point. A booking should not be treated as admission throughout the concert series. The historic architecture provides the backdrop, while the outdoor setting makes weather-appropriate clothing part of planning your visit. Meanwhile, the seating allocation determines your perspective on the stage. For guests considering Hampton Court Palace Festival hospitality, the time before the concert can be as important as the performance itself. Allow space in your plans to enjoy the dining or garden arrangements included with your experience.

Plan Your Festival Evening

The organiser is preparing for the 2027 edition, with dates, artists and hospitality details awaiting confirmation. You can register your interest around a preferred performer or type of experience. For music at other venues, explore our Concerts and experiences. Contact Ultimate Hospitality with your guest numbers, budget and preferred occasion to discuss Hampton Court Palace Festival hospitality. If a concert or experience does not appear online, our team can investigate further options as details become available.

The Queen's Garden Party - Minimum of Four Guests

The King's VIP Dining Experience

Money Can't Buy Experiences

Our Money Can’t Buy Experiences offer a rare blend of royal heritage, exclusive access, and unforgettable moments. Guests can enjoy guided tours through Henry VIII’s majestic palace, including iconic spaces like the Great Hall, Chapel Royal, and Tudor kitchens, while uncovering the rich history of England’s most famous monarchs.

Arrive in style with a scenic riverboat journey along the Thames, docking at the palace’s private mooring for a truly grand entrance. For music fans, the chance to meet their favourite artists face-to-face adds a personal and emotional connection through conversations, photos, and signed memorabilia. To elevate any occasion, our private dining experiences offer access to stunning historic rooms and allow for tailored events with speeches, branding, and entertainment in a truly regal setting.

Hampton Court Palace Tours

Guided tours through Henry VIII’s majestic palace and historic gardens.
Explore iconic spaces such as the Great Hall, the Chapel Royal, and the Tudor kitchens.
Learn about the palace’s rich history, including the lives of famous monarchs

Private Dining

Private dining provides an exclusive and personalised atmosphere, ideal for crafting a memorable and intimate experience.
Clients can select from a variety of stunning rooms, such as James III’s Playhouse by the River, The Little Banqueting House, or the King’s Guard Chamber, which was designed to represent King William’s military might and features over 2,000 weapons on display.
Private dining gives clients the opportunity to incorporate speeches, branding, or entertainment during the event.

Scenic riverboat journey along the Thames to Hampton Court Palace.

Multiple departure points, including Westminster Pier and Kingston-upon-Thames.
Relaxing way to enjoy the beautiful riverside views and natural surroundings.
Timely arrival to the palace’s private mooring, just steps from the entrance.
Ideal for groups or special occasions as part of a full-day experience.

Meet & Greets

Fans get the rare chance to meet their favorite artists face-to-face, creating a personal connection through conversations, autographs, and photos.
Opportunity to get autographs such as signed albums or personalised items, along with cherished memories of their unique encounter with the artist.

FAQs

Who Will Perform at Hampton Court Palace Festival in 2027?

The 2027 line-up will be announced in due course. Previous performers have included Tom Jones, Lionel Richie, Kylie Minogue, Gary Barlow and Nile Rodgers & CHIC. These are past appearances, not confirmed bookings for 2027.

What Can Hampton Court Palace Festival Hospitality Include?

Previous experiences have combined concert seating with a Champagne reception and dining in the palace’s State Apartments. Garden experiences have offered an alternative setting before the performance. The 2027 inclusions require confirmation.

Does a Festival Ticket Cover Every Concert?

Bookings relate to a named performance and date, rather than the entire concert series. Any hospitality arrangements should also specify which evening they cover.

Where Do the Concerts Take Place?

Performances take place outdoors in Base Court at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey. Dining and garden experiences may use separate areas of the palace estate.

Is the Concert Outdoors, and What Should I Wear?

The concert takes place in an open-air courtyard. Bring suitable layers for a summer evening and follow any dress guidance supplied for your dining or hospitality experience.

Can Dietary and Accessibility Requirements Be Accommodated?

Please advise your account manager of allergies, dietary requirements or accessibility needs before booking. They can confirm suitable catering, seating and access arrangements for the chosen experience.

Can we book Hampton Court Palace Festival corporate hospitality for groups?

Yes. Hampton Court Palace Festival corporate hospitality is ideal for client hosting, incentive rewards, and business celebrations. Groups can be seated together, and private dining spaces or tailored hospitality packages are available for larger bookings.

Do hospitality tickets guarantee the best seats?

Yes. VIP hospitality packages include the highest-tier seating categories. King’s VIP tickets offer platinum-level seating, while the Queen’s Garden Party includes premium gold-tier seats.

Sara Edmonds

Monai, has been incredibly helpful throughout the booking process. The seats are at the back of the stadium but do not restrict the view. The legends are a great bonus for die hard fans. I would recommend booking through VIP as nothing is too much trouble. They take care of the bookings, meals, seats etc.

Michael Marden

Excellent service. Many thanks

Vikki Darby

Great company, I dealt with Monai Cambridge, he organised for Procom Group to attend the Ireland V New Zealand Rugby match on 8th November in Dublin, the atmosphere in the hospitality tent was electric, food and wine & obviously Guinness was excellent. A good time had by all. Monai was always on hand to answer any questions I had in the run up to the event. Thank you

Jonny Mac

Great Experience. Highly recommended. Thanks Jim for making my first experience with Ultimate Hospitality so great and smooth! Film London Premiere was delightful and super exciting!

Abdul Aziz

Brilliant service and communication from the guys. This is my second booking with them and will definitely use them again to treat my clients.

Mollie Elsmore

Perfectly organized by Monai a great experience

Nitasha Gaydon

Great customer service! Special thanks to Jim Cambridge

Michelle Carter

I can wholeheartedly let you know that we both had the most amazing time from start to finish. We were totally looked after and the whole evening was superb. From arriving at the Winter Gardens to leaving nothing was too much trouble. We were admitted and given our table number and shown where to go. From getting into the hospitality area the staff were amazing. The meal was brilliant as were the staff serving it. We didn’t need to move from our table as there were already drinks on there and we were told we could take them through to the main arena as long as they were in plastic cups. The seats we were allocated in the main arena were brilliant too. All in all, it was the most amazing experience and the best gift my employers could have given me. I will definitely look at hospitality the next time I go to the darts.