Henry VIII's perfect pint-sized summer festival of brews and blues.

British keys-led Funk masters, James Taylor Quartet and Jazz legend Courtney Pine are confirmed to headline the first Hampton Court Palace Beer & Jazz Festival. The perfect pint-sized summer festival comes to the grounds of Henry VIII’s Tudor Palace for five days and nights this August Bank Holiday (27-31 August). The Festival promises a great line up of established names along with rising stars from the worlds of traditional jazz, funk, Latin and blues. What better way to celebrate Henry’s 500 year anniversary!

All senses will be satisfied with a huge range of real ales, ciders and summer brews from the best of British breweries at the Real Ale Garden and the Cider Orchard, along with bottled beers and summer cocktails at Bar Fiesta along with a Festival Soul Foods area. Come and laze on the lawns of the Palace at this perfect pint-sized Festival and even enjoy a specially brewed beer for Henry’s special year, all washed down with the perfect accompaniments – great music, and, fingers crossed, some great summer sunshine!

The music stage will be featuring an eclectic mix of summer sounds; from chilled lunchtimes to energetic evening sessions. The music will just keep on coming from 12.30pm to 10.00pm. This year’s line-up includes Courtney Pine and Jonny Boston along with funk legends James Taylor Quartet, ska heroes Los Albertos, the sweet Bossa Nova vibes of Jandira Silva, and the sizzling Latin sounds of Samara, among others.

Generously supported by the Nelson and Meantime Breweries and Jazz FM.