Summer concerts at Kew Gardens 3-8 July 2012

Kew the Music 2012 - Artist line-up

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We have a stellar line-up covering many music tastes at this year's Kew the Music festival. Find out about this year's Artists and book your tickets today.

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Status quo - Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi
Rick Parfitt and Frank Rossi from Status Quo (photo: Simon Cooper)

Status Quo

with special guests The Straits

See the legendary big-stadium rock band in the intimate surroundings of Kew Gardens. More information

  • Date - Tuesday 3 July 2012
  • Ticket prices:
    • Standard tickets £38.50
    • Reserved enclosure £46
  • VIP your evening - Add a sparkle to your evening with one of our delicious picnic hampers, enjoy a barbecue at the Pavilion Restaurant or reserve your place on our exclusive dining experience in the Marianne North Gallery

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M People
M People

M People

with special guests CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers

Put your dancing shoes on for a night of good times, dance and disco classics. More information

  • Date - Wednesday 4 July 2012
  • Ticket prices:
    • Standard tickets £35.50
    • Reserved enclosure £43
  • VIP your evening - Add a sparkle to your evening with one of our delicious picnic hampers, enjoy a barbecue at the Pavilion Restaurant or reserve your place on our exclusive dining experience in the Marianne North Gallery

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Pink Martini
Pink Martini (photo: James Chian)

Pink Martini

with special guest Tim Minchin

Comedy rock super star, Tim Minchin will perform material from his back-catalogue of hilarious, scathing and often unsettlingly lovely songs. The mini orchestra Pink Martini will round-off the evening with a rollicking around-the-world musical travelogue. More information

  • Date - Thursday 5 July 2012
  • Ticket prices:
    • Standard tickets £35.50
    • Reserved enclosure £43
  • VIP your evening - Add a sparkle to your evening with one of our delicious picnic hampers, enjoy a barbecue at the Pavilion Restaurant or reserve your place on our exclusive dining experience in the Marianne North Gallery

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James Morrison
James Morrison (photo: Connor McConnell)

James Morrison

with special guest Tanita Tikaram

Expect a spine-tingling night of sweeping blues and soul-soaked sounds from this amazing young star. More information

  • Date - Friday 6 July 2012
  • Ticket prices:
    • Standard tickets £39.50
    • Reserved enclosure £47
  • VIP your evening - Add a sparkle to your evening with one of our delicious picnic hampers, enjoy a barbecue at the Pavilion Restaurant or reserve your place on our exclusive dining experience in the Marianne North Gallery

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Will Young
Will Young (photo: Guy Aroch.)

Will Young

with special guest Nerina Pallot

Pop sensation Will Young brings his distinctive sound to Kew the Music. More information

  • Date - Saturday 7 July 2012
  • Ticket prices:
    • Standard tickets £39.50
    • Reserved enclosure £47.00
  • VIP your evening - Add a sparkle to your evening with one of our delicious picnic hampers, enjoy a barbecue at the Pavilion Restaurant or reserve your place on our exclusive dining experience in the Marianne North Gallery

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The Gipsy Kings
Gipsy Kings (photo: Eric Erickson)

Gipsy Kings

with special guest Los Lobos

The unique sounds of rumba flamenco are coming to Kew the Music with a hotly-anticipated performance by the Gipsy Kings. More information 

  • Date - Sunday 8 July 2012
  • Ticket prices:
    • Standard tickets £35.50
    • Reserved enclosure £43.00
  • VIP your evening - Add a sparkle to your evening with one of our delicious picnic hampers, enjoy a barbecue at the Pavilion Restaurant or reserve your place on our exclusive dining experience in the Marianne North Gallery

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Artists by arrangement with Neil O’Brien Entertainment


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