Rochester Castle Concerts - Events in the Gardens - UB40 - RPO Proms

Rochester Castle Gardens, Live Music Festival in Kent

Wed, 16 July - Sat 19 July 2014

Four nights of live music, all up close and personal - staged in one of the most picturesque concert venues in Kent. The impressive Rochester Castle gardens is sited at the heart of historic Rochester. If you want to carry on the party, a wide range of wine bars, historic inns or independent eateries are only yards away from the venue .

Location :  Rochester Castle Gardens, Kent. A 10 minute drive to the M2.
Within walking distance of two train stations.
Plenty of car parking available close by.


These stunning yet intimate concerts are a unique event in the summer's calendar which remain a hit with music fans, locals and visitors alike.
Join us for a truly spectacular and unforgettable evening.

Lineup 

UB40 Fri, 18 July - 7.30pm

It's party night, UB40 are coming to the castle.

Balmy Reggae classics and fresh new material at this intimate open-air venue.

Reggae rhythms at the ready: UB40 headlining Castle Concerts - SOLD OUT

They brought us Red, Can’t Help Falling in Love, Red Wine and I Got You Babe.
After more than 50 UK hits and huge international success, selling more than 70 million records worldwide, the three founding members Ali Campbell, Astro and keyboard player Mickey Virtue, have reunited and will performing in Medway as part of their comeback world tour.

The original trio have been back in the studio recording tracks for their new album, but do not despair, the old classics like Many Rivers to Cross and Food for Thought, won’t be forgotten when they hit the Castle Concerts’ stage.

Up close and LIVE in the fantastic open-air venue of Rochester Castle gardens, UB40 will be sharing this fresh material and getting the crowd moving with all the reggae favourites.


RPO Last Night of the Proms Sat 19 July - 7.30pm

Proms to provide perfect festival finale - Saturday, 19 July

An unforgettable night of rousing classical anthems and fireworks, in the fantastic open-air venue of Rochester Castle gardens.
The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will perform a selection of classical favourites, including Rule Britannia,  Jerusalem, the Sailor's Hornpipe and of course the timeless Land of Hope and Glory.
 The orchestra will be joined by Hertfordshire Chorus.

The Proms has become the signature finale for the Castle Concerts series, so grab some fizz, a picnic and your finest flag and indulge yourself in a patriotic last night of the Proms.

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