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Posted on Tuesday 16th April 2024 at 16:00

Jimi Arundell

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Jimi Arundell

Gigantic Tickets Summer Shows In Historic Locations

Summer is fast approaching, and what better way to enjoy live music than at exciting outdoor shows? This year sees a huge range of top artists and thrilling festivals being held on the magnificent grounds of historic locations right across the UK. Keep scrolling to check out the exhilarating events you can attend in 2024.

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Elbow

The anthemic indie band are headliners for Heritage Live

Mercury Prize winners Elbow have been announced as headliners for Heritage Live. The Bury indie band will top the bill at the stunning grounds of Englefield House plus Audley End this summer.

Elbow transitioned indie from Britpop to a more thoughtful, anthemic sound. Their melancholic-tinged record The Seldom Seen Kid saw them win the Mercury Prize in 2008, and they took home the BRIT Award for Best British Group the following year.

 ðŸ“† Tour Dates:

  •   1st July 2024: HERITAGE LIVE 2024 Elbow - Englefield House, Berkshire
  •   4th August 2024: HERITAGE LIVE 2024 Elbow - Audley End, Essex

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Madness

See the ska superheroes at historic locations

Madness are Britain’s best-loved ska band, and they will take over Audley End, Kirkstall Abbey, and Englefield House as part of their summer tour.

Formed in 1976, Madness have enjoyed a career which has seen the release of 16 Top 10 singles, including their No. 1 hit "House of Fun" plus "One Step Beyond", "Baggy Trousers" and "It Must Be Love".

📆 Tour Dates:

  •   14th June 2024: Madness – Dreamland, Margate
  •   28th June 2024: Live After Racing Madness – Newcastle Racecourse
  •   5th July 2024: Madness – Edinburgh Castle
  •   14th July 2024: Derby Summer Sessions Madness – Markeaton Park, Derby
  •   19th - 20th July 2024: Heritage Live Madness– Englefield House, Berkshire
  •   26th July 2024: Madness – Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds
  •   28th July 2024: Uptown Festival London Madness – Blackheath Common, London
  •   31st July 2024: Madness – Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
  •   2nd August 2024: Heritage Live Madness – Audley End, Essex

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Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics

The superstar DJ gets behind the decks at Englefield House

Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics sees the legendary DJ playing huge sun-kissed anthems and the biggest dance bangers. Catch him at Englefield House when you book tickets with Gigantic.

The name Pete Tong is synonymous with dance music. Tong was instrumental in taking dance from the underground and bringing it to the masses, playing in clubs around the world including Ibiza and hosting his BBC Radio 1 show.

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Chaka Khan

See the living legend play headline sets this summer

Chaka Khan is an R&B and soul legend. See her play at Blenheim Palace and Warwick Castle later this year!

The Queen of Funk Chaka Khan rose to fame as a member of the acclaimed group Rufus, releasing such smash hits as "Tell Me Something Good", "Sweet Thing", "Do You Love What You Feel" and "Ain't Nobody". Following on from her time in the band, Chaka Khan released her huge anthem "I'm Every Woman" in 1978.

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Soft Cell

The synth-pop sensations storm Blenheim Palace

80s icons Soft Cell will be playing a UK-exclusive show at Blenheim Palace on Friday 14th June 2024. Tickets are now on sale with Gigantic.

Soft Cell were leaders of the 80s electronica revolution. Featuring the huge talents of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball, the pair scored twelve Top 40 hits including their cover of “Tainted Love”, plus "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye", "What” and "Bedsitter".

📆 Tour Dates:

  •   14th June 2024: Soft Cell - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock

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Sugababes

The original lineup is back together!

Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhán Donaghy have reunited to become Sugababes once again. Pop fans will be thrilled to see them play at Blenheim Palace and Museum Gardens.

First formed in 1998, Sugababes have released three multi-platinum albums, including Angels with Dirty Faces, Three and Taller in More Ways. Their greatest hits include "Freak Like Me", "Round Round", "Hole in the Head" and "Push the Button".

📆 Tour Dates:

  •   15th June 2024: Sugababes - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
  •   21st July 2024: Sugababes - Museum Gardens, York

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Crowded House

The world-famous rock group plays an unmissable headline show at Woodstock

Aussie pop-rockers Crowded House are booked to play at Blenheim Palace. They are supported by phenomenal special guests Sheryl Crow and Turin Breaks.

Crowded House have sold more than 15 million albums worldwide, thanks to such massive singles as "Don't Dream It's Over", "Better Be Home Soon", "Weather with You" and "Locked Out".

📆 Tour Dates:

  •   16th June 2024: Crowded House - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
  •   17th June 2024: On The Mount At Wasing (Crowded House) - The Mount at Wasing, Reading

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Blenheim Palace Battle Proms Concert

Raising money for veterans with a stirring musical event

Blenheim Palace Battle Proms Concert

Blenheim Palace Battle Proms Concert is a spectacular outdoor summer show. A two-hour orchestra playing Last Night of the Proms finale favourites will be joined by a cavalry display, cannons and fireworks.

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Razorlight

See them smash it at the grand Elizabethan grounds in Nottingham

Razorlight preside over a huge day event of awesome indie for Live at Wollaton Hall. Look forward to additional performances from Feeder, The Pigeon Detectives and The Sherlocks.

Led by the enigmatic Johnny Borrell, Razorlight became a leading light in British rock during the mid-00s. Their best-selling songs include "Golden Touch", "In The Morning" and "America" which hit No. 1 in 2006.

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Bombay Bicycle Club

See them play a headline set at Alexandra Palace Park when you book tickets with Gigantic

Bombay Bicycle Club follow up the release of their Top 10 record with a huge headline appearance at Alexandra Palace Park. They are joined by CMAT, Picture Parlour and Liz Lawrence.

Blending folk, electronica and indie-rock, Bombay Bicycle Club have become the critic's choice with a dedicated fan following. The London-based band topped the charts with their 2014 gold-selling record So Long, See You Tomorrow.

📆 Tour Dates:

  •   11th July 2024: Bombay Bicycle Club - Lighthouse, Poole
  •   12th July 2024: Bombay Bicycle Club - London Alexandra Park at Alexandra Palace

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Live At Leeds

The ultimate all-dayer

Live At Leeds

Live At Leeds transforms Temple Newsam into a one-day festival event. Headliners The Kooks are joined by Declan McKenna, The Cribs, Sea Girls, Future Islands, Circa Waves plus many more rock and pop greats.

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Classic Ibiza

Dance music is given a symphonic twist

Classic Ibiza

Classic Ibiza is a radical reworking of all your rave favourites by a 32-piece orchestra, headline DJs and live vocalists. Grab your glowsticks and head on down to Temple Newsam and Singleton Park this summer.

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Let’s Rock Leeds!

The retro festival returns to Yorkshire

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Let’s Rock Leeds! boasts the very best bands and artists of the 80s. See UB40 feat. Ali Campbell, Level 42, Go West, Peter Hook & The Light plus many more top acts from the decadent decade.

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Embrace

The Yorkshire indie-rockers return to a classic record on its 20th anniversary 

Embrace celebrate 20 years since the release of their No. 1 Out of Nothing record with an anniversary show at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds. They’ll return to Yorkshire to play the album in full alongside their greatest hits.

Plus, Embrace play support to Ocean Colour Scene on the Summer Sundays

Formed in 1990, Bailiff Bridge-based band Embrace have also topped the charts with their debut album The Good Will Out which reached platinum sales plus This New Day. They’re best known for their singles "All You Good Good People", "Come Back to What You Know", "Gravity" and “Ashes”.

📆 Tour Dates:

  •   15th June 2024: Embrace - HMV Empire, Coventry
  •   16 June 2024: Summer Sundays (Embrace) - Dunorlan Park, Tunbridge Wells
  •   13th July 2024: Embrace - The Engine Shed, Lincoln
  •   14th July 2024: Summer Sundays (Embrace) - Lower Castle Park, Colchester
  •   27th July 2024: Embrace - Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds
  •   28 July 2024: Summer Sundays (Embrace) - Quex Park, Margate

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Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival

Get ready to split your sides at the Cistercian monastery this summer

Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival

Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival boats a massive wealth of comic talent. Look forward to skits and stand-up from such world-class talent as Katherine Ryan, Ross Noble, Maisie Adam, Reginald D Hunter, Mike Wozniak, Ivo Graham, Jeff Innocent, Clinton Baptiste and Stephen Bailey.

Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival is hosted by Jason Cook.

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