Summer concert series will not return to Blenheim Palace
A hugely popular concert series at Blenheim Palace will not be returning to the grounds of the estate next year.
Nocturne Live has been hosted at the Woodstock country home's Great Court for the past 10 years, welcoming legendary artists like Lionel Richie, Kylie, Nile Rogers and, back this year, Gary Barlow to the stage.
However, as it concluded the phenomenal show this year, Nocturne Live announced that it would not be returning to the grounds of the palace in 2026.
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A statement from the concert organisers said: "Over the past 10 years we have had the pleasure of welcoming legendary artists and over a quarter of a million of you to our home nestled in the Great Court of Blenheim Palace.
"But now we are looking to write the next chapter of Nocturne Live.
"Nocturne Live will not be returning to the Palace in 2026.
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"We will be in touch in the coming months to share our exciting plans for the future. There is still so much music we can't wait to bring to Oxfordshire…
"We would like to take this opportunity to send a huge thank you to Blenheim Palace for being our home for 10 years of glorious shows.
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"It has been a privilege to call this historic space our home and bring music to Woodstock."
The announcement has come as a shock to attendees, many of whom see the stunning grounds as essential to the character of the concerts.
This year's show concluded as a success with sell-out crowds for headline acts Gary Barlow, Richard Ashcroft, The Corrs, and Nile Rogers and CHIC.
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