Kew the Music 2014

Kew the Music takes place at Kew Gardens, Richmond - a series of summer concerts which take place, this year at a new part of the gardens, from Wednesday 16th until Sunday 20th July 2014.

Line-up

The first acts confirmed are:
Wednesday 16 July - Elvis Costello
Thursday 17 July - Björn Again
Friday 18 July - Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra - SOLD OUT
Saturday 19 July - Simple Minds - SOLD OUT
Sunday 20 July - Bill Bailey

The support acts have not yet been announced.

Tickets

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Ticket prices vary depending upon day from £33 to £43.50 for adults, with enclosure, child, and more options available.

On site

The Temperate House closed in August 2013, to allow Kew to undertake a vital five year restoration project, costing £34.3 million. The project means that for the first time in the history of the Kew the Music concerts they will not take place with the backdrop of the Temperate House.  The new site is situated the Great Lawn opposite Kew Palace.

Kew also hosts the Swing Village which offers a variety of foods to buy, and free products to try.

Timings

The concert ticket does not include daytime entry to the gardens. On concert days the gardens will close at 6.00pm (last entry 5.15pm). Approximate timings: Gates open 6.30pm Music starts 7.30pm approx Support - 7.30pm - 8.30pm approx; Main act 8.50pm - 10.15pm Firework 10.15pm approx.

Getting there

Entrance for all ticket holders is via Victoria Gate or Lion Gate on Kew Road (A307). Ticket collection is from 6.00pm at Victoria Gate; after collecting tickets, patrons should then join the main queue.

Seating

At The Concert No seating is provided so do bring your own picnic rugs and a picnic.

For safety reasons, all naked flames (ie. barbecues, candles, flares and lanterns), gazebos and picnic tables are not allowed.

Disabled guests

The nearest disabled parking to the concert entrance is on Kew Green and at the car park near Brentford Gate. However space is available outside Pavilion Gate (halfway between Victoria Gate and Lion Gate) for dropping off disabled visitors, please note this gate is ONLY available for disabled visitors; all other visitors should use Victoria Gate or Lion Gate. Within the arena an area is roped off for disabled guests No concessions for carers.

Please note this is a non-camping event. More information will be here when available.

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