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Castle Concerts

Jools and Proms return to Rochester

Held each July in the beautiful setting of Rochester Castle Gardens, this is one of the key events in the south-east calendar - a fantastic mixture of artists designed to appeal to everyone, whatever their age or musical preference.Photo of Rochester castle summer concert

We’re very excited to announce the first two names to headline next summer’s Castle Concerts, set in the intimate and inspiring Rochester Castle Gardens.

Tickets went on sale at 10am on Monday, 12 December. Book now.

This is a great chance to treat someone to a special Christmas present, or simply get in quick and make sure your own tickets are secured.

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra takes to the stage on Wednesday, 18 July. A bona fide livewire legend, Jools and his talented ensemble will be joined by a special guest, to be announced shortly. Past stars have included Lulu, Marc Almond, Ruby Turner and Martin Fry. Submit yourself to the orchestra’s classic live blend of pop sensibilities and boogie woogie magic that leaves more than 200,000 people wide-eyed with wonder every year.

The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra returns with the Castle Proms on Saturday, 21 July. Grab a picnic, some fizz and your finest flag for a night of unforgettable classical anthems and spectacular fireworks, all against the backdrop of one of England’s most beautiful castles.

Tickets are £35 for Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, and £30 for Castle Proms. Concert tickets are available in person at The Central Theatre Box Office, The Brook Theatre Box Office and Medway Visitor Information Centre, by phone on 01634 338338 or online.

Castle Concerts 2012 will take place on Wednesday, 18 July; Thursday, 19 July; Friday, 20 July and Saturday, 21 July 2012.

Castle Concerts are fantastic evenings of music, song and dance. Here’s what makes them so special:

  • Nobody is more than 50 metres from the stage - giving everyone a great view.
  • The venue is only a few minutes walk from Rochester and Strood train stations.
  • There are more than 500 car parking spaces within a few minutes walk of the venue.
  • More than 60 bars, restaurants and pubs in Rochester are waiting to welcome you for food and drink.

For full details on Castle Concerts 2012, including dates, acts and event information, visit www.castleconcerts.co.uk/.

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For more information contact us by telephone: 01634 338141 or by email: visitor.centre@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Medway Visitor Information Centre, 95 High Street, Rochester , Kent ME1 1LX

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