From silent discos in a world-famous glasshouse to candlelight concerts, Kew launches a series of new summer events.

Kew the Music: 8-14 July

Kew The Music by Kew Gardens (credit: Kew Gardens).

This week-long festival of picnic concerts has become a highlight of the summer music calendar. 

Established as one of the most 'spectacular' summer concert venues in the UK, the shows are a hit amongst all generations of music lovers.

Whether you're looking for a night of nostalgia with Ronan Keating or JLS, are wanting to dance the night away with Beverley Knight and Mika, or are keen to sit back and enjoy Passenger's indie-folk music or a conversation with Monty Don in Kew's mid-summer gardens, this is the perfect evening out for the whole family.

Nash Sessions: See website for dates

Nash Sessions are hosted at the Nash Conservatory at Kew (credit: Kew Gardens).

Enjoy sensational music by candlelight in the stunning surroundings of Kew's oldest glasshouse, the Nash Conservatory.

For more information about the performers click here.

New Silent Disco: Saturday, 15 June, 7-10:30pm

Kew's Silent Disco is an new event coming to Kew this summer (credit: Kew Gardens).

Party with the plants as Kew hosts its first ever silent disco this June. Kew's Temperate House, the oldest surviving Victorian glasshouse in the world, will be transformed as the sun sets, for a magical summer's evening you won't want to miss.

Don a pair of wireless headphones and dance the night away, with three simultaneous channels allowing you to revel in eclectic music choices that let you switch between live DJs and find the rhythm that resonates with you.

In celebration of Pride Month, we are delighted to welcome DJ Xzan to the decks, and Auntie Maureen returns to Kew following her joyous sets at the Queer Nature After Hours in October 2023.

Theatre on Kew: 20 July - 1 September

A variety of classic plays will be showing at Kew this summer (credit: Kew Gardens).

A Midsummer Night's Dream: As twilight falls, this beguiling comedy of enchantment and transformation is brought to life in a picture-perfect outdoor setting. Filled with feuding fairies, eloping lovers and a hapless troupe of actors, enjoy this evening of Shakespeare under the stars.

The Wind in the Willows: This critically acclaimed daytime production is set against the magical backdrop of Kew's lake, and is packed with much-loved characters, music, song and laughter for the whole family to enjoy.

The Dream Fairies - Adventure to Bubble Land: Join a sparkling adventure to help Tinkerbell and her new fairy friends find her lost wings.‍

Wine Walk: Wednesday, 19 June

Wine Walk from Kew is perfect for wine lovers (credit: Kew Gardens).

In partnership with Laithwaites, this exclusive experience combines the best of wine, art and nature with an after-hours walk through Kew Gardens, accompanied by our new Kew Series wine.

Discover new sights and tantalise your taste buds with this multi-sensory, not-to-be-missed experience.

To find out more about these events and more at Kew Gardens, visit its website here.

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