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Elvis Costello and The Impostors among first wave of performers for 2026 Hampton Court Palace Festival
Hampton Court Palace Festival is returning this summer with an epic lineup.
Hampton Court Palace Festival has announced the first wave of performers for 2026.
The Stranglers will open the newly announced run on June 16, followed by Elvis Costello and The Imposters with Charlie Sexton on June 18. The week will conclude on June 20 with 80s Classical, featuring orchestral renditions of hits by Kim Wilde, Go West, Nik Kershaw and Roland Gift, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.
Pre‑sale tickets for The Stranglers and 80s Classical go live on February 26, with general sale on February 27. Tickets for Elvis Costello and The Imposters with Charlie Sexton will be available via pre‑sale from March 3, followed by general sale on March 4 at hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com.
The Stranglers’ appearance marks another milestone for the punk‑era band, who celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2024. Costello’s show with The Imposters and guitarist Charlie Sexton promises a set spanning highlights from his extensive catalogue.
The 2026 edition will also feature performances from Sophie Ellis‑Bextor, David Gray, OMD, Nile Rodgers and CHIC, and Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics, adding to one of the festival’s most varied line‑ups to date.
