Katy Perry to headline new Blenheim Palace Festival

Katy Perry will headline the Blenheim Palace Festival on 1 July 2026

Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong have been announced as the first headliners for next summer's new Blenheim Palace Festival.

The festival at the Oxfordshire stately home will run between 27 June and 1 July, organisers have announced.

It comes after Nocturne Live Oxfordshire revealed earlier this year that it would no longer be staging its outdoor music festival at the site after a decade of shows.

Tickets go on presale on Wednesday and Thursday before going on general sale on Friday.

The festival has been organised by live music promoters Cuffe & Taylor and event producers IMG Arts & Entertainment.

Teddy Swims is known for his soulful and powerful vocals

It will begin with Tong and The Essential Orchestra putting a classic spin on his iconic Ibiza Classics live album.

Electronic music pioneer Danny Rampling and Radio 1 DJ Sarah Story will also perform on the same evening.

Three days later, Teddy Swims will be joined by singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith to perform his hits - including 2023's Lose Control, which topped charts around the globe.

Then, on 1 July, Perry will take to the stage to perform a set that is likely to combine her noughties anthems like I Kissed a Girl with some of her newer material.

The festival at Blenheim Palace will take place at the end of June and start of July

Heather Carter, Blenheim Palace's managing director, said: "With incredible artists and a stunning setting, this festival is all about great music, good vibes, and unforgettable summer nights.''

Cuffe and Taylor co-founder Peter Taylor  said it was an "incredible honour" to host the festival at "one of the most iconic and inspiring locations in the country".

"Launching this event marks the start of something very exciting, and we're setting the stage for a world-class celebration of music and culture," he said.

"This is just the beginning."

Organisers confirmed that two more headliners would be announced at a later date.