Rochester Castle Concerts 2023

Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th July 2023
Rochester Castle, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SW, England MAP
from £50

Daily capacity: 10,000

Last updated: Tue 13th Jun 2023

Set in the beautiful grounds of Rochester Castle in Medway, Kent, the much-loved four-day music extravaganza that Rochester Castle Concerts, is truly one of a kind. Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress that provides an epic backdrop to the concerts has a complex history which dates back to the 12th century.

Bringing the location bang up to date though, the Rochester Castle Concerts have played host to a fantastic, eclectic array of musical artists including Van Morrison, Jools Holland, Soul II Soul, The Libertines, Craig David, Level 42, Wet Wet Wet, Status Quo, Will Young, Billy Ocean, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and crowd favourites UB40 who have sold out no less than 3 concerts here.

Line-up

Thursday 6th July: Nile Rodgers & CHIC, plus Incognito - from £55

Friday 7th July: Soft Cell plus Peter Hook & The Light - £55

Saturday 8th July: Fat Freddy's Drop + Gentlemans Dub Club + Lee Fields & The Expressions - £50

Sunday 9th July : Sugababes, Soul II Soul, Tunde (Lighthouse Family), New Hope Club, And Jordan Ravenhill - £55

Tickets

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Opening times

The castle gardens will be open as usual during the day. The gates will be closed to the public from around 4pm when people without concert tickets will be asked to leave. The venue will then re-open to ticket holders only.

Facilities

A range of hot and cold snacks are available in the castle gardens. Two bars, selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, will be open during the concerts. They will close 30 minutes before the end of each concert. Food and drink is permitted in the venue but no glass items.

Seating

Tables and chairs will be permitted but not tents or awnings. A limited number of seats will be available and issued on a first come, first served basis.

Amenities

Toilets are available within the castle grounds. No barbecues or gas cylinders will be permitted under any circumstances. No dogs (except guide dogs) or other pets will be admitted.

More information will be here when available.