What to expect from Nocturn Live

Nocturne Live turns The Great Court at Blenheim Palace into a grand arena, as befits the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Nocturne Live invites world-class acts, building a stage and putting out 7,000 seats to bring live music back to the palace after a decade-long hiatus.

Nocturne Live is making its mark on the summer music map. The event can be an all-day affair with VIP dining in the famous State Rooms, a stroll in the palace’s vast grounds or a waterside picnic. It can also be an evening gig for those who just want to buy a ticket to hear their favourite live music, and nothing else.

This year's line-up:

• Wednesday 15 June – Simply Red, The Brand New Heavies, Marisha Wallace
• Thursday 16 June – David Gray, James Morrison, Nerina Pallot
• Friday 17 June – UB40 feat. Ali Campbell, Maxi Priest, Aswad, Cleveland Watkiss
• Saturday 18 June – Simple Minds, Deacon Blue, Caezar

Ticket information

If you don’t already have a ticket, then buy your tickets here. You can buy tickets to individual performances or a Live Series Pass for all the performances.

If you have an existing ticket, then you don’t have to book another one. All tickets will be carried over from previous purchases to the 2022 dates.

How to get to Nocturne Live

If you’re looking to come to Nocturne Live 2022 via train, then we have you covered. Catch a GWR service to Oxford Parkway and then grab the Stagecoach Gold route 7 bus to Blenheim Palace, which should get you there in half an hour. 

Alternatively, you could grab a train to Oxford station or Hanborough station and make your way to Blenheim Palace from there.

So make sure to book yourself on one of our GWR trains to Oxford and soak up the beautiful atmosphere and amazing music for yourself.