What's On

Thursday 17 June

An Evening with Katherine Jenkins
National Symphony Orchestra, Steve Sidwell - Conductor

"Breathtaking Voice" Mail on Sunday

Britain's first bona-fide Diva, the Welsh Mezzo Soprano Katherine Jenkins is the world's most successful classical crossover artist. She opens the Festival with an unforgettable evening of music, from the great arias of opera to contemporary classics. At 29 in the wake of her seventh album, she is set to go supernova. She is the fastest selling classical artist since Maria Callas, is the only artist to have scored four number one albums in the classical charts in the same year and is the first mezzo-soprano ever to break into the top 20 pop charts. Expect to be on your feet for the celebratory grand finale, with all the Proms favourites including Rule Britannia and Jerusalem!

With special guests Straight No Chaser

The 10-strong male a cappella group Straight No Chaser were originally formed over a dozen years ago while students together at Indiana University. In the interim years, re-inventing the idea of a cappella on the modern pop landscape, the group has reassembled and reemerged as a phenomenon – with a massive fanbase, over 20 million views on YouTube and numerous national TV appearances.

Friday 18 June

The Magic of Motown - Direct from the USA

Live on stage it's the music of the Temptations, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Martha Reeves and scores more.

The best live Motown tribute concert show boasts a superbly-choreographed cast, dozens of dazzling costume changes, and that authentic Detroit sound. Includes all time favourites Stop in the Name of Love; Get Ready; I Want You Back and I Heard it Through the Grapevine.

The Chicago Blues Brothers (support)

Europe's No.1 Blues Brothers production is back in town with their world famous all singing, all dancing, all action show celebrating 30 years of the Blues Brothers phenomenon. The Official Party Starts Right Here!

Featuring unforgettable classics of the era, this non-stop review is packed with the very best blues & soul music from both of The Blues Brothers movies and a whole lot more - with plenty of lunacy for good measure! Get ready to shake a tail-feather with Jake, Elwood, and the amazing Chicago Blues Brothers Band.

Saturday 19 June

The Bootleg Beatles in Concert

It's the Fab Four with their unmissable show. Re-live the sights and sounds of The Sixties with the world's premier Beatles tribute band in this spectacular production featuring all the classic Beatles hits and backed by a sensational brass and string section. Tracing the history of the Fab Four from Liverpool's Cavern Club through Sgt Pepper to The Apple Rooftop.

'Mind boggling accuracy' - The Mail on Sunday.

'An inspired piece of sustained impersonation' - Stage and TV Today.

'Flawless' - Mojo. 

The Fabbagirls Abba tribute (support)

Former Björn Again girls Zöe and Susie, with their band of four top musicians are recognised as the best Abba tribute in the business.   The name of the game? Their fun sense of humour, fantastic faux-swedish vocals, coupled with stunning costumes and choreography.

The Fabbagirls have performed their tribute to Abba at events such as Party in the Park, The Queen's Golden Jubilee Party and The Nelson Mandela Aids Concert in Cape Town. They have also played alongside Queen, Bono, Lionel Ritchie, Eric Clapton and many more.