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Posted on Tuesday 21st May 2024 at 16:00

Jimi Arundell

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Jimi Arundell

Castle Gigs Gigantic Tickets Summer 2024

Summer is almost here and what better way to spend the hot nights than seeing an outdoor show at a castle? The dramatic historic settings, rich history and grandeur, provide a unique and atmospheric backdrop that enhances the exciting experience of enjoying live music.

Seeing a special show at a castle adds to its legacy and ensures its upkeep for future generations. And Gigantic Tickets is on hand to take you to the biggest and best live music events of 2024.

Keep scrolling to check out all the castle concerts taking place over the coming months featuring truly awesome artists. Or click the link below to discover even more gigs and festivals that Gigantic has to offer.

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Let’s Rock Exeter!

The iconic retro festival hits the southwest

Let’s Rock Exeter! 2024

Celebrate the 80s with Let’s Rock Exeter!, The family-friendly retro festival hosts the best rock bands and pop stars from the iconic decade. Fancy dress isn’t just optional, it's essential!

Let’s Rock Exeter! hits Powderham Castle on Saturday 29th June 2024 and sees a huge array of stellar acts performing. You can look forward to seeing UB40 feat. Ali Campbell, Boomtown Rats, Sister Sledge, From The Jam, Jason Donovan, eXTC and many more.

 

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Chaka Khan

Don’t miss your chance to see the living legend play live!

Chaka Khan became synonymous with funk and disco as lead singer of the band Rufus, releasing such awesome singles as "Tell Me Something Good", "Sweet Thing", "Do You Love What You Feel" and the platinum-selling "Ain't Nobody". Her wildly successful career continued as a solo artist, singing the huge hits "I'm Every Woman" and "What Cha' Gonna Do for Me".

Queen of Funk Chaka Khan will play Warwick Castle later this year. Tickets now on sale with Gigantic.

 

📆 Tour Dates:

  • 13th June 2024: Chaka Khan - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
  • 3rd July 2024: Chaka Khan - Warwick Castle

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The Darkness

Get ready to party with the last of the great glam-rock bands

Lowestoft’s glam-rock heroes The Darkness burst onto the scene in 2003, resurrecting the outlandish sound and style of the 70s with singles "I Believe in a Thing Called Love", "Growing on Me", "Get Your Hands off My Woman", and "Love Is Only a Feeling".

Justin Hawkins and his jumpsuit-adorned band reached a staggering 4x platinum sales with their debut album Permission to Land and continue to rock the socks off every audience member whenever they play.

 

📆 Tour Dates:

  • 4th July 2024: The Darkness - Warwick Castle
  • 25th – 28th July 2024: Latitude Festival (The Darkness) - Henham Park, Southwold

Get your The Darkness tickets from Gigantic today!

 

JLS

The multi-platinum R&B icons play castle shows in 2024

JLS reached audiences as contestants on The X Factor, subsequently hitting No. 1 with their first two singles "Beat Again" and "Everybody in Love". Their eponymously titled debut album also topped the charts and featured “Beat Again” which won Best Song at the 2010 MOBO Awards. They also took home the trophy for British Breakthrough the same year.

They have since sold a remarkable 2.3 million albums and 3.4 million singles, and now JLS will play huge headline shows at Warwick Castle and Edinburgh Castle. Book your tickets with Gigantic right now!

 

📆 Tour Dates:

  • 28th June 2024: JLS - Newmarket Racecourses
  • 30th June 2024: JLS - Gosforth Park, Newcastle
  • 5th July 2024: JLS - Warwick Castle
  • 6th July 2024: JLS - Dreamland, Margate
  • 9th July 2024: JLS - Edinburgh Castle
  • 12th July 2024: Kew The Music: JLS - Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Richmond, London
  • 14th July 2024: JLS - The Quarry, Shrewsbury
  • 24th August 2024: JLS - Vivary Park, Taunton

Get your JLS tickets from Gigantic today!

 

Craig David

See the UK-Garage legend play the party hits at Warwick Castle

Craig David shot to attention after starring on the Artful Dodger single "Re-Rewind". It was the start of his ascent as the king of UK-Garage, going on to sell over 15 million albums worldwide, and release such smash hit singles as "Fill Me In" and "7 Days" which both hit No. 1, plus "What's Your Flava?", "All the Way" and "Walking Away".

Craig David Presents TS5 started life as an exclusive pre-party at his Miami penthouse. The star brings the pool party experience to Warwick Castle. He plays the big tunes with the sun-kissed feels on Saturday 6th July 2024.

 

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MIKA 

The feel-good pop idol plays Warwick Castle

Enigmatic popstar MIKA became an overnight success with the release of his "Grace Kelly" single which topped the charts in five countries and reached 2x platinum certification. It featured on his 5x platinum debut album Life in Cartoon Motion which went to No. in the UK, plus Belgium, France, Norway, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

MIKA has remained massively popular right across Europe, and you can see him play at Warwick Castle this summer.

 

📆 Tour Dates:

  • 7th July 2024: MIKA - Warwick Castle
  • 9th July 2024: Kew The Music: MIKA - Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Richmond, London

Get your MIKA tickets from Gigantic today!

 

Madness

The Two-tone legends take over Edinburgh Castle

Madness are one of Britain’s most beloved bands. Their mix of ska, pop and eccentric lyrics has seen Suggs and his motley crew score sixteen Top 10 singles including "One Step Beyond", "Baggy Trousers" and "It Must Be Love" and their No. 1 hit "House of Fun".

Their huge summer tour includes a headline show at Edinburgh Castle on Friday 5th July 2024.

 

📆 Tour Dates:

  • 14th June 2024: Madness – Dreamland, Margate
  • 16th June 2024: Madness - Guildhall Square, Southampton
  • 28th June 2024: Live After Racing Madness – Newcastle Racecourse
  • 5th July 2024: Madness – Edinburgh Castle
  • 14th July 2024: Derby Summer Sessions Madness – Markeaton Park, Derby
  • 19th - 20th July 2024: Heritage Live Madness – Englefield House, Berkshire
  • 26th July 2024: Madness – Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds
  • 28th July 2024: Uptown Festival London Madness – Blackheath Common, London
  • 31st July 2024: Madness – Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
  • 2nd August 2024: Heritage Live Madness– Audley End, Essex

Get your Madness tickets with Gigantic today!

 

Suede + Manic Street Preachers

Two rock giants unite for an unmissable coheadline show in Scotland

Both Suede and Manic Street Preachers inspire feverish devotion amongst their fans whilst remaining wilfully out of step with all trends and fads. Now, the two indie titans team up for a co-headline tour which includes an epic gig at Edinburgh Castle.

 

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The National

One of the world’s greatest indie-rock outfits plays Edinburgh Castle

Critically acclaimed Ohio indie-rockers The National were named in NME’s 2013 list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Their emotionally charged albums Alligator (2005), Boxer (2007) and High Violet (2010) were popular with tastemakers and listening audiences alike. And their Sleep Well Beast record saw them nominated for a Grammy Award.

Now, The National head to Scotland to play a career-defining set that must not be missed.

 

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Skipinnish

The traditional Scottish band celebrate their 25th anniversary in style

Formed by Angus MacPhail and Andrew Stevenson in 1999, Skipinnish are an exciting fusion of traditional Scottish music and contemporary sounds. The band releases records on their very own record label, and they have released nine studio albums including their latest title Steer by the Stars.

See Skipinnish play at Edinburgh Castle in celebration of their 25th anniversary when you book tickets with Gigantic.

 

📆 Tour Dates:

  • 6th July 2024: Skipinnish - The Big Top - Inverness Bught Park, Inverness
  • 12th July 2024: Skipinnish - Edinburgh Castle
  • 28th September 2024: Skipinnish - O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

Get your Skipinnish tickets with Gigantic today!

 

Paul Weller

The Modfather heads north of the border

Paul Weller rose to fame as the leader of The Jam. Their blend of punk and mod-revival made them one of the most exciting bands of the 70s and early 80s, releasing such thrilling anthems as "Start!", "The Eton Rifles" and "Going Underground".

Weller went on to front blue-eyed-soul group The Style Council and remains one of Britain's greatest singer-songwriters, now performing as a solo artist. Catch him at Edinburgh Castle on Saturday 13th July 2024.

 

📆 Tour Dates:

  • 13th July 2024: Paul Weller - Edinburgh Castle
  • 19th July 2024: Penn Festival 2024 (Paul Weller) - The Big Park, Buckinghamshire
  • 28th October 2024: Paul Weller - Barrowland, Glasgow
  • 29th October 2024: Paul Weller - Barrowland, Glasgow

Get your Paul Weller tickets with Gigantic today!

 

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert with Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Watch your favourite film with a full orchestral accompaniment!

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert with Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Edinburgh Castle is the perfect setting to see the magical movie Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone. The first film in the much-loved series will be shown on a 39ft wide high-definition screen whilst the Royal Scottish National Orchestra performs John Williams’ magnificent score live. The concert will also feature Justin Freer as conductor.

 

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Ministry Of Sound Classical

The biggest dance anthems of all time given a classical twist

Ministry Of Sound Classical

Enjoy club classics and rave bangers as you’ve never heard them before with Ministry Of Sound Classical! Iconic dance anthems are reworked and blended by live DJs and a full orchestra, all accompanied by dazzling visuals too.

 

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The Stranglers

The punk-rockers storm Caldicot Castle

The Stranglers emerged out of the pub rock scene to become leaders of punk and art-rock. Their strange breed of aggressive lyrics, agitational aesthetic and sophisti-pop sound have marked them as true innovators and highly influential. Singles like "Golden Brown", "No More Heroes" and "Peaches" are all now regarded as classic post-punk songs.

See The Stranglers smash it at Caldicot Castle this summer.

 

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Highclere Castle Battle Proms Concert

See Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture accompanied to 200 firing cannons and more

Highclere Castle Battle Proms Concert

Highclere Castle Battle Proms Concert celebrates the armed forces with a dramatic series of spectacles and live performances of classical favourites. Look forward to an aerial display by The Red Devils, the Evening Gun Salute, a Spitfire Air Display and over 200 firing cannons plus a firework display.

 

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