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Katy Perry and Teddy Swims have been announced as the very first headliners for a new UK music festival in 2026.Blenheim Palace Festival is scheduled to take place from June 27 until July 1 in Oxfordshire.Organisers have promised that two more “world-class” headliners will be announced over the coming months. There’s a new music festival in town for 2026 - Woodstock in Oxford, to be exact. The inaugural Blenheim Palace Festival today announced the initial selection of international superstars and award-winning artists set to headline its debut edition in 2026. This five-day event, running across late June and early July, is positioned to become one of the UK’s premier open-air music and cultural celebrations, set against the breath-taking backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This landmark debut will see some of the world’s most significant artists grace the stage for a one-of-a-kind summer experience, with the very first headliners for the new festival set to be Katy Perry, the global pop icon (Wednesday), promising a spectacular performance drawing from her catalogue of Diamond and multi-Platinum certified hits. She is joined by Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims, renowned for his blend of soul and pop, with breakout singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith joining him as a special guest. Kicking off the festival on June 27, dance music pioneer Pete Tong will present his critically acclaimed live orchestral experience featuring The Essential Orchestra, alongside celebrated DJs Danny Rampling and Sarah Story. At least two more acts will be announced in the run-up to the festival, which organisers have promised will be “world-class headliners.” The festival is the result of a significant new partnership between leading live music promoters Cuffe & Taylor (a Live Nation company) and world-renowned producers MARI Arts & Entertainment. Peter Taylor, Co-founder of Cuffe & Taylor, stated: “It is an incredible honour to launch a major new festival at Blenheim Palace—one of the most iconic and inspiring locations in the country. This launch marks the start of something truly special, setting the stage for a world-class celebration of music and culture.” Blenheim Palace Festival 2026 - current acts announced. Katy PerryTeddy Swims Lauren Spencer SmithPete Tong Ibiza ClassicsSarah Story When can I get tickets to the first Blenheim Palace Festival in 2026? Pre-sale tickets Artist, O2 Priority and Blenheim Palace Members pre-sale kicks off at 9am GMT on November 12, with additional pre-sales going live at 9am GMT on November 13 via Cuffe & Taylor, MARI, Live Nation, Ticketmaster and Blenheim Palace. General ticket sales General sale ticket from 9 am GMT on November 14 through either the festival’s official website or Ticketmaster. Looking for some of the major UK music festivals taking place in the absence of Glastonbury in 2026? Take a look at our ongoing ultimate guide to next year’s festivals, including who is already set to perform in 2026.
