Appleton, The Mariachis and Ruti added to Blenheim Palace Festival line-up

Blenheim Palace Festival has announced new support acts for its debut summer edition, with Appleton, The Mariachis and Ruti joining the open-air concert series in Woodstock.

Three more acts have been added to the first Blenheim Palace Festival, which will bring a series of major open-air concerts to Woodstock this summer.

Appleton, formed by sisters Natalie and Nicole Appleton of All Saints, will support Michael Bublé on Saturday 4 July. The Mariachis, who previously supported Bublé on his 2022 UK tour, will open the same evening.

Ruti has also joined the bill and will open for Teddy Swims on Tuesday 30 June, on a night that also features Lauren Spencer Smith as special guest.

The new additions complete the support details for two of the festival’s biggest nights, as Blenheim Palace prepares to host its first festival under the new Cuffe & Taylor and MARI Arts & Entertainment partnership.

Who has been added to the Blenheim Palace Festival line-up?

Appleton are best known for their early 2000s work after Natalie and Nicole Appleton stepped out from All Saints. Their debut single, Fantasy, reached number two in the UK singles chart, followed by the album Everything Eventual in 2003.

They will appear before Michael Bublé, whose set is expected to draw on his best-known swing, jazz, pop and soul-influenced material from a career that has seen him sell more than 75 million records worldwide.

The Mariachis will open the Bublé concert with their blend of traditional mariachi style and contemporary songs.

Ruti, who blends folk, alternative pop and singer-songwriter influences, will open the Teddy Swims concert. Her music draws on artists including Michael Kiwanuka and Florence + The Machine, with songs exploring identity, love and coming of age.

What is Blenheim Palace Festival?

Blenheim Palace Festival is a new open-air concert series taking place in the Great Court at Blenheim Palace, one of Oxfordshire’s best-known heritage sites.

The festival brings together large-scale pop, rock, soul and dance shows across several nights, with seated outdoor concerts against the backdrop of the palace.

Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its baroque architecture, parkland and gardens. The palace event page says visitors with an Annual Pass can spend time at the venue earlier in the day before the concert, although the palace will close from 3pm during the festival.

Full Blenheim Palace Festival 2026 line-up

Date	Headline act	Support acts
Saturday 27 June	Pete Tong Ibiza Classics featuring The Essential Orchestra	Sarah Story and Danny Rampling
Sunday 28 June	Alanis Morissette	Skunk Anansie
Tuesday 30 June	Teddy Swims	Lauren Spencer Smith and Ruti
Wednesday 1 July	Katy Perry	Mimi Webb
Saturday 4 July	Michael Bublé	Appleton and The Mariachis

What audiences can expect

The festival is being staged as a series of seated outdoor evening concerts rather than a traditional camping festival.

Each night has a separate ticket, with food and drink available inside the venue. Hospitality and upgrade options include The Orangery, The Grand Banquet VIP Dining Experience and Fortnum & Mason picnic packages.

The festival FAQ currently says General Admission, Accessible and Orangery ticket holders can enter from 5pm, while VIP and hospitality guests can enter from 4.30pm. Entertainment is scheduled to finish at about 10.30pm, although ticket holders should check their own booking details before travelling.

Travel and practical information

Blenheim Palace is in Woodstock, around eight miles north-west of Oxford.

Festival travel information says parking can be pre-booked, and General Admission guests do not need to book a specific car park. On arrival, drivers will be directed to the relevant car park depending on traffic conditions.

Visitors can also reach Woodstock by public transport. Festival travel guidance says Stagecoach S3 and S7 buses run from Oxford city centre to Woodstock, starting from Oxford railway station and stopping in Magdalen Street. The S7 also runs from Oxford Parkway and Kidlington.

The FAQ says the event is cashless, and food concessions and bars will not take cash. Visitors are not allowed to bring food or drink into the venue, apart from one sealed water bottle of up to 500ml or one empty reusable water bottle per person. Food or drink needed for medical reasons or specific dietary requirements must be approved in advance.

Animals are not permitted, except for registered assistance dogs. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder aged 18 or over, and prams are not permitted at the festival.

How to book tickets

Tickets are available through the official Blenheim Palace Festival website and Ticketmaster.

Ticket holders should check the festival website before travelling for final timings, parking information, access guidance and any changes to the running order.

FAQs

When is Blenheim Palace Festival 2026?

Blenheim Palace Festival runs from Saturday 27 June to Saturday 4 July 2026, with separate ticketed concerts across the week.

Where is Blenheim Palace Festival held?

The festival is held in the Great Court at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire.

Who is supporting Michael Bublé at Blenheim Palace?

Appleton will support Michael Bublé on Saturday 4 July, with The Mariachis set to open the evening.

Who is opening for Teddy Swims?

Ruti will open for Teddy Swims on Tuesday 30 June. Lauren Spencer Smith is also appearing as special guest.

Can children attend Blenheim Palace Festival?

Yes, but under-18s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder aged 18 or over. Children aged two and under can attend free and do not need a ticket, but all other children need a full-price ticket.

Can visitors bring dogs?

No. Animals are not permitted on site, except for registered assistance dogs.

Is the festival cashless?

Yes. The festival FAQ says all food concessions and bars are cashless, so visitors should bring a card or other suitable payment method.