TOM JONES and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra added to HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL line-up

TOM JONES AND THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC

CONCERT ORCHESTRA ADDED TO LINE-UP

Tom Jones to perform on 21^st and 22^nd June
The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra to perform on 23^rd June
Tickets go on sale at 9am, 23^rd February // www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com
Lionel Richie, Paloma Faith, Gary Barlow, Joe Bonamassa, The Beach Boys and Jools Holland already announced to perform in the stunning Tudor surroundings of Hampton Court Palace's largest courtyard in June 2018

Historic Royal Palaces and IMG are thrilled to announce that Tom Jones and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra have been added to the line-up for Hampton Court Palace Festival 2018 supported by Viking, award-winning cruise line. Tickets for the concerts will go on sale at 9am on 23^rd February and can be purchased from www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com.

Musical icon Tom Jones returns to headline Hampton Court Palace Festival on Thursday 21^st June and Friday 22^nd June, having last performed a string of sold out shows in 2016. He will be singing hits from his unrivalled repertoire from a career spanning more than 50 years such as timeless classics ‘Delilah’, ‘What’s New Pussycat’ and ’It’s Not Unusual’.

The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will also be returning to Hampton Court Palace Festival to perform on Saturday 23^rdJune. Against the atmospheric backdrop of Base Court, the palace's most impressive Tudor courtyard, the internationally acclaimed Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will perform scores from the mainstream masters of classical music. A fireworks display will provide a spectacular finale to round off this superb evening.

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 international superstar Lionel Richie on 5^th and 6^th June, 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^thJune. Tickets are still available to purchase for all other concerts, except for general admission seating for the Lionel Richie and Gary Barlow concerts as they are now sold out.

Tickets for the Tom Jones and Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will go on sale at 9am on Friday 23^rd February, available from:

www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com.

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

Thursday 21^st June Tom Jones