Battle Proms Picnic Concert | Hatfield Park, Hertfordshire
Schedule
Sat Jul 18 2026 at 04:30 pm to 10:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Hatfield Park | Hatfield, EN
About this Event
Pack a picnic, chill the fizz and join the celebrations at the 25th annual Hatfield Park Battle Proms!
- Set in the stately and historic parkland at Hatfield House, this unforgettable outdoor summer concert brings together uplifting live music, historical displays, and spectacular firework displays.
- Sing along to vintage classics with the glamourous Battle Proms Belles, before The New English Concert Orchestra take to the stage with iconic music from film, TV and the musicals alongside inspiring classical pieces you know and love.
- Plus, of course, all the traditional 'last night of the proms' flag-waving sing-along favourites such as Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory and more led by superstar soprano Denise Leigh, all under a sky of dazzling fireworks!
And there's so much more to enjoy:
- Get your toes tapping with the sensational Victory Swing dancers.
- Explore the living history exhibits and vintage vehicles.
- Revel in breathtaking displays by the legendary Grace Spitfire, the Worcestershire Cavalry and the world-famous Red Devils Parachute Team.
If you're after a special summer event in Hertfordshire then look no further. Whether you're planning a unique evening as a couple, a group celebration with friends, or want to enjoy an informal family-friendly concert with the kids then this is the experience for you!
But don't just take our word for it; here's what our audience members have to say...
"I absolutely loved it, fantastic organisation, so much to see. Obviously the orchestra and fireworks are phenomenal :)"
"It was fantastic, our first time, really enjoyed it, great displays and music, would definitely go again!"
"We have been 8 times. Every year it gets better!"
"Enjoyed every minute of it, lovely evening. So glad I went!"
"Amazing, loved it all! Left feeling really uplifted"
Agenda
🕑: 04:30 PM
Gates Open
Info: Unpack the picnics and uncork the wine, then settle in for a fabulous afternoon and evening of spectacular entertainment!
🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Swing dancing and live jazz
Info: Before the show begins join the fabulous Victory Swing dancers and the Q-Four jazz band to learn some sensational moves!
Fascinating Living History
Info: Revive a bygone era with vintage delights including WWII and Napoleonic living history displays from the UK's leading re-enactors
🕑: 06:15 PM
Cavalry Display
Info: The horsemen and women of Worcestershire Cavalry will take you on a horseback journey through time exploring British cavalry through the ages! Enjoy thrilling skill-at-arms displays in a variety of historic regalia, with a chance to meet the horses and riders up close before they return for the ever-popular ‘Musical Ride’
🕑: 06:45 PM
The Red Devils
Info: The Red Devils, the world famous British Army parachute display team, perform their spectacular freefall demonstration in the skies above the concert (weather permitting)
🕑: 07:00 PM
The Battle Proms Belles
Info: Expect a wealth of close harmony 1940s favourites from Battle Proms regulars Lizzie and Abi and their fantastic live band! The perfect warm-up for getting the toes tapping and the Champagne corks popping.
🕑: 07:55 PM
The Evening Gun Salute
Info: A volley of shots from The Battle Proms Cannons and musketfire from the infantry herald the commencement of the musical programme and the arrival of the Spitfire!
🕑: 08:00 PM - 10:30 PM
The Musical Programme
Info: The evening continues with an uplifting celebration of inspiring classical favourites, performed by the New English Concert Orchestra, conducted by Douglas Coombes MBE and hosted by popular BBC presenter Pam Rhodes. A carefully selected programme that brings together popular traditional and modern pieces, all perfect for a summer evening! It’s a celebration of much-loved music with favourites from film, TV and the musicals alongside well-known classical pieces.
🕑: 08:00 PM
Spitfire Air Display
Info: The programme's stirring opening pieces are accompanied by the unmistakable sound of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine as the legendary 1944 Grace Spitfire performs a meticulously choreographed aerial display overhead (weather permitting)
Denise Leigh - Soprano
Info: We welcome back highly acclaimed star of Britain's Got Talent Denise Leigh to perform enchanting pieces from famed operas and musicals. Later in the evening Denise will return to lead the crowd in the all-important proms finale sing-along!
Over 200 Cannons!
Info: Experience the ground-shaking drama of more than 200 cannons fired in accompaniment to Tchaikovsky’s rousing 1812 Overture and our signature piece, Beethoven’s ‘Battle Symphony’. The orchestra’s percussionist ‘plays’ the shots according to the ambitious musical scores, and the Battle Proms is proud to still be the only place in the world where you can hear Beethoven’s 'Battle Symphony' performed as he intended. Add in musket fire from the infantry and choreographed fireworks and you have a unique and breathtaking musical spectacle!
Fireworks Finale
Info: The perfect summer evening closes with the traditional flag-waving proms finale, including favourites Jerusalem, Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory with a dazzling firework spectacular!
🕑: 10:30 PM
Concert Finish
Where is it happening?
Hatfield Park, Hatfield Park, Hatfield, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 25.63 to GBP 61.38
