This July, the Old Royal Naval College in London will host an exciting new concert series. Greenwich Summer Sounds is a new London music festival presented by IMG – the team behind Hampton Court Palace Festival and Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. World class music will delight audiences at this stunning riverside setting, with headliners Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Tom Jones and Kaiser Chiefs already announced.
This year the Old Royal Naval College is celebrating 300 years of Sir Christopher Wren, the famed architect who designed the iconic twin domes by the river. The historic site sits at the heart of Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with vast grounds and views of the city across the Thames. This is an incredible and unique setting for a music festival, with beautiful river sunsets, an amazing atmosphere and a natural amphitheatre created by the Wren-designed buildings. Alongside the music programme, guests will be able to enjoy a range of delicious street food, and the chance to experience a first-class banquet dining experience in the magnificent Painted Hall. The Hall is one of the finest Baroque interiors in Europe, and is a highlights of any visit to the Old Royal Naval College.
First to headline one of the spectacular evenings at Greenwich Summer Sounds is disco sensation Nile Rodgers & CHIC, who will be kicking off the five night festival with an epic Fourth of July party. Legendary musician and producer Nile Rodgers will be performing with his band CHIC, who have sold over 500 million records in their 51-year career, including huge party classics Everybody Dance, Le Freak and Good Times. Headlining on Thursday 6th July is the inimitable Tom Jones. The iconic Welsh legend has been releasing huge hits and playing unforgettable live shows for the las 60 years, and is still going strong today. From old classics like It’s Not Unusual and What’s New Pussycat, to new songs off his most recent album Surrounded by Time, Sir Tom is sure to deliver a set to remember.
The festival will close in epic style with Leeds indie rockers Kaiser Chiefs on Saturday 8th July. Taking over the UK charts since the release of their huge hit I Predict A Riot in 2004, frontman Ricky Wilson and his fellow Kaisers will be lighting up the stage with a plethora of hit singles including Ruby and Every Day I Love You Less and Less. Greenwich Summer Sounds will combine the very best in music, food and culture in the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College in south east London, and is set to become of one of the hottest events in London’s music and cultural calendar.
Festivalgoers will also have the opportunity to explore this major London visitor attraction, taking in the rich 500-year history and gorgeous setting. The Old Royal Naval College’s past lives as a Tudor palace and a Hospital for Seamen can be discovered, and visitors can explore the Painted Hall, Chapel of St Peter and St Paul, Skittles Alley and more. There will be Wren 300 events and activities celebrating Sir Christopher Wren throughout the summer, or film fans may want to book on to a Film and TV Tour and find out where their favourite movie stars filmed blockbuster hits such as Skyfall, Cruella, Dr Strange 2, and binge-worthy shows like The Crown and Bridgerton. The Old Royal Naval College is the perfect afternoon out in Greenwich before an incredible evening at Greenwich Summer Sounds begins.
