best for festivals
It’s time to get on down, ladies and gents – as music festival season is upon us!
HENLEY FESTIVAL
10-14 July, Henley-on-Thames With five unmissable Summer nights of world-class music, comedy, stunning art and sculpture, gourmet dining, dancing and jaw-dropping fireworks – you won’t want to miss this year’s glamorous event! Headliners include Nicole Scherzinger, Gladys Knight, and many more! henley-festival.co.uk
HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL
11-21 June, London Head to Hampton Court Palace for a sensational series of concerts in this breathtaking location. This year’s line up so far includes Tom Jones, Nile Rodgers &CHIC, Jack Savoretti, Sam Ryder, Björn Again, Sheryl Crow, Deacon Blue, Paloma Faith, and Jessie J, as well as a special live edition of The Rest is History Podcast presents The Tudors. Tickets from £15 (£1 from each sale goes to The Fisherman’s Mission charity). hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com
BRITISH SUMMER TIME
29 June – 14 July, Hyde Park Let’s go, girls! British Summer Time at Hyde Park has surpassed itself this Summer, with headliners like Shania Twain, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Andrea Bocelli – and even the legend that is Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks. As well as Natalie Imbruglia and The Corrs, it’s a real don’t miss. Dates and prices online. bst-hydepark.com
LITTLE ORCHARD CIDER & MUSIC FESTIVAL
13-15 September, Cornwall A charming Cornish party with some big live bands, an orchard silent disco, BBC Introducing