Kew the Music
Kew the Music 3-8 July 2012
Kew the Music 2012 - outdoor summer concerts at Kew Gardens
Kew the Music is a sublime summer music experience. For one glorious week, we celebrate world class music with a series of six outdoor picnic concerts set against the backdrop of the magnificent Victorian Temperate House.
A stellar line-up has been unveiled for 2012 with legendary artists across rock, pop and jazz performing in this beautiful botanical setting.
Our laid-back concerts are known for their magical festival atmosphere. Invite your friends and family to enjoy great music in a setting of dazzling natural beauty. Kew the Music has all the ingredients for the perfect summer night out.
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Artist line-up
- Tuesday 3 July - Status Quo with special guests The Straits - tickets from £38.50
- Wednesday 4 July - M People with special guests CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers - tickets from £35.50
- Thursday 5 July - Pink Martini with special guest Tim Minchin - tickets from £35.50
- Friday 6 July - James Morrison with special guest Tanita Tikaram - tickets from £39.50
- Saturday 7 July - Will Young with special guest Nerina Pallot - tickets from £39.50
- Sunday 8 July - Gipsy Kings with special guests Los Lobos - tickets from £35.50
Please note: booking fees apply
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VIP your evening
Add a sparkle to your evening at Kew the Music 2012 and VIP your evening.
Platinum hospitality
Enjoy a glorious three course supper in Kew's Marianne North Gallery and take in the concert from a private garden with great views of the stage. Platinum hospitality.
Picnic hampers
An indulgent selection of British picnic favourites to share, accompanied by a bottle of red or chilled white or rosé. Picnic hampers.
Pavilion barbecue
Food from Kew is offering a mouth-watering barbecue package for groups of ten or more at the Pavilion Restaurant adjacent to the Kew the Music arena. Pavilion barbecue.
VIP your evening at Kew the Music 2012.
What's new for 2012
We listened to your feedback and we’ve made some improvements to provide our picnicking visitors with more space and better views.
Reserved enclosure – we’ve now created two reserved enclosures at the front on either side of the arena, offering great views of the stage – perfect for those who can’t make it to Kew Gardens early enough to secure a front space.
General admission – the central block of the arena will revert to an unreserved area, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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