Hampton Court Palace
23-25 August 2025

Bandstand

As you soak up the sunshine, enjoy live music at our festival bandstand. The wonderful line-up for 2024 featured John Clapper, Polka Dots Trio and an ABBA tribute who (come rain or shine!) got our toes tapping with hits all weekend.

You’ll have the perfect soundtrack for your day full of foodie fun - grab your dancing shoes and dance, jive and have the time of your life in the East Gardens!

Make a point to stop by for a listen at your next visit! 

Timetable:

Saturday

10:30 - John Clapper

11:15 - Polka Dots Trio

12:30 - John Clapper

13:15 - Polka Dots Trio

14:15 - John Clapper

15:00 The Under Dogs

Sunday

10:30 - John Clapper 

11:15 - Polka Dots Trio

1215 – ABBA party

13:15 - John Clapper

14:15 - Polka Dots Trio

15:15 - John Clapper

16:00 - ABBA Sisters

Monday

10:30 - John Clapper 

11:15 - Polka Dots Trio

1215 – ABBA party

13:15 - John Clapper

14:15 - Polka Dots Trio

15:15 - John Clapper

16:00 - ABBA Sisters

Read more about the 2024 performers

Polka Dots Trioaccordian title

Celebrating the best of vintage music; from toe-tapping Swing and jumping Jive favourites, to some more modern hits with a cheeky retro twist, the Polka Dots Trio have been performing together since 2009, both across the UK and abroad, and are regulars here at our Hampton Court Palace Food Festivals. With their seamless close part harmonies, high-energy dance routines, and plenty of audience interaction (especially for our little guests!), they will keep you entertained on the East Front Gardens; whether you choose to take the weight off your feet and recline in one of our comfy deckchairs, or work up an appetite for your next artisan treat with a boogie!

© Toby Merritt Photography

For more information and bookings, contact [email protected]

John Clapperaccordian title

John Clapper is an English guitar/vocalist from Manchester who’s spent the last 3 years travelling the globe performing for audiences as far reaching as Australia and Japan. You might find him entertaining audiences in a variety of venues and bizarre locations from your local bar, a cruise ship, a ski resort in Japan or busking in your favourite London tourist spots.

This kind of diverse gigging schedule has led to John developing a huge and varied repertoire. Go ahead just shout out your favourite song and John will more than likely jump right into it! John loves an interactive gig so feel free to get up, dance the night away and lose your voice singing along! Its gonna be a high energy show. 

For more information and bookings, contact [email protected] 

Polka dots duo Adam Christopher Rhys
https://sticksnsushi.com/en/restaurants/london Philly Intense in tents Lexus at The Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre and Food Festival

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