LIONEL RICHIE joins line up at HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL with PALOMA FAITH, GARY BARLOW, THE BEACH BOYS, JOOLS HOLLAND and JOE BONAMASSA

LIONEL RICHIE ANNOUNCED TO HEADLINE

HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL 2018

 HIS ONLY LONDON CONCERTS OF 2018

·      Lionel Richie to perform on 5^th and 6^th June

·      Tickets on sale now

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·      Paloma Faith, Gary Barlow, Joe Bonamassa, The Beach Boys and Jools Holland already announced to perform in the stunning Tudor Courtyard at Hampton Court Palace in June 2018

Historic Royal Palaces and IMG are delighted to announce that Lionel Richie has been added to the line-up for Hampton Court Palace Festival 2018 supported by Viking, award-winning cruise line. These are Lionel’s only London shows of 2018. Tickets for the Lionel Richie concerts will go on sale at 10am on February 2^nd. Tickets can be purchased from www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com.

International superstar Lionel Richie will be making his debut on the Hampton Court Palace Festival stage on Tuesday 5^th June and Wednesday 6^th June. He will be performing hits from his extensive and much-loved repertoire spanning decades, all the way from the Commodores to the present day. Richie’s shows are world renowned for their party atmosphere. Fans will be able to enjoy timeless mega-hits such as ‘Lady’, ‘Dancing on the Ceiling’, ‘Say You, Say Me’, ‘Hello’ and ‘All Night Long’.

Now in its 26^th year, Hampton Court Palace Festival, is a series of truly special and unique open-air concerts. Attendees will arrive at the sumptuous Palace Gardens to enjoy a spot of picnicking in the spectacular surroundings with champagne available to purchase from the festival’s Champagne Partner, Champagne PIAFF.  The festival also offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate special occasions in a prestigious setting, with exclusive dining and corporate entertainment available, ensuring a memorable VIP experience.  Artists perform in an intimate 3,000-seat auditorium in Base Court, set against the backdrop of Henry VIII’s magnificent Tudor Palace.

Already announced to perform at Hampton Court Palace Festival 2018 are pop sensation Paloma Faith on 8^th June, legendary guitar player Joe Bonamassa on 12^th June, musical virtuoso Jools Holland on 14^th June, legendary American rock band The Beach Boys on 15^th and 16^th June and Take That star Gary Barlow on 19^th and 20^th June. Both of Gary’s shows sold out in record time. Tickets are still available to purchase for all other concerts, except Paloma Faith’s with tickets going on sale for her show on Friday 2^nd February at 9am.

Tickets for the Lionel Richie concerts will go on sale at 10am on Friday 2^nd February, and can be bought from www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com.

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Listings Information:
Location:                                 Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU
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Ticket Information:          

Date                             Artist                                  

Tuesday 5^th June                     Lionel Richie

Wednesday 6^th June               Lionel Richie

Friday 8^th June                        Paloma Faith

Tuesday 12th June                 Joe Bonamassa

Thursday 14th June                Jools Holland            

Friday 15th June                     Beach Boys                            

Saturday 16th June                Beach Boys                                        

Tuesday 19th June                 Gary Barlow  

Wednesday 20^th June            Gary Barlow