In 2026, a brand-new five-day festival is landing at one of the most stunning locations in the country – Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It’s called the “Blenheim Palace Festival” and is being brought to life by Cuffe & Taylor (part of Live Nation) and IMG Arts & Entertainment.
Peter Taylor from Cuffe & Taylor is buzzing: “This is an extraordinary moment for live events in the UK. Blenheim Palace is one of the most extraordinary locations in the country. To launch a major new festival here is incredibly exciting. We’re building an experience that will bring together music lovers, families, and cultural adventurers from across the country and beyond.”
If you’ve been to “Nocturne Live” at Blenheim before – that’s now in the history books. This new event will take its place, with organisers calling it “a new chapter” for the venue.
“We are proud to be selected, alongside our partners Cuffe & Taylor, to produce the next evolution of live events at Blenheim Palace,” adds Stephen Flint Wood, EVP & MD, IMG Arts & Entertainment. “We are excited to combine our experience creating world-class events with this iconic heritage site setting to deliver an exceptional festival that blends tradition, entertainment and unforgettable moments.”
Blenheim Palace was completed in 1705 and has been home to the Dukes of Marlborough throughout that time. It was also the birthplace of one of Britain’s most famous leaders, Winston Churchill.
“This event marks a new chapter for Blenheim Palace,” says Dominic Harris, CEO of Blenheim. “Following a tender process to select a partner for the next five years we are pleased to now be working with Cuffe & Taylor and IMG Arts & Entertainment, a unique collaboration by two world-renowned event producers. Our historic landscape will offer a spectacular backdrop for a new kind of festival – one that’s rooted in tradition but designed for the future.”
A bit of history for you: Blenheim Palace was completed in 1705, has been home to the Dukes of Marlborough ever since, and is the birthplace of Winston Churchill.
When’s it happening? The festival is set for 2026, with dates and the artist lineup to be revealed in autumn 2025. Photo by Dreilly95, Wikimedia commons.