Battle Proms Picnic Concert

Name: Battle Proms Picnic Concert
Start: 2024-07-06
End: 2024-07-06
Location: Blenheim Palace

A celebration of uplifting music with fireworks,
Spitfire, parachutes, swing dancing, vintage delights, cannons and cavalry

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Saturday 5th July 2025

Join the celebrations at the 20th annual Blenheim Palace Battle Proms… Pack a picnic and chill the fizz; it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!

Alongside the breathtaking displays the Battle Proms is famous for - uplifting music, fireworks, Spitfire, cannons, cavalry, parachutes – this year will be a Vintage Spectacular to celebrate the VE Day 80th anniversary year in style!

If swing is your thing you can get your toes tapping with the gorgeous harmonies and 1940s glamour of the Battle Proms Belles and their superb live band, and join in with the fabulous moves from the Victory Swing dancers.

Around the arena you’ll be invited to revive the nostalgia of a bygone era at the fascinating WWII living history displays led by the country’s foremost wartime enthusiasts, with authentic vintage vehicles, memorabilia and expert re-enactors; what better way to mark this special anniversary year!

Enjoy a breathtaking orchestral programme of iconic pieces from film, TV and the musicals alongside uplifting classical music you know and love, including Holst’s Jupiter accompanied by an aerial display from the legendary Grace Spitfire; the 1812 Overture and Beethoven’s 'Battle Symphony' complete with 200 live firing cannons; themes from The Great Escape and 633 Squadron; much-loved operatic arias from superstar soprano Denise Leigh, and all closing with a jubilant flag-waving, sing-along finale with all the traditional proms favourites like Jerusalem, Rule, Britannia!, Land of Hope and Glory and more under a sky of dazzling fireworks!

Annual Pass holders can enjoy 10% off! Take a look at the full programme and secure your tickets.

Event Information

North of the Park near the Column of Victory.

Buy through The Battle Proms website
Saturday 5th July 2025
Please see www.battleproms.com/disabled-access-and-carer-pa-ticket-information for details on disabled access and parking at the concert. Unfortunately scooter / wheelchair hire is unavailable for this event.
There is plenty of free parking provided on site. Distance from car park to concert entrance varies but is usually between 50 – 350 metres. No overnight parking.
No dogs allowed (except assistance dogs).