Hampton Court Palace Festival 2015 have confirmed that Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will be opening the festival on Thursday 11 June 2015.

Jools Holland brings his energy-fuelled show back to Hampton Court for what has become a highlight of the festival. The show will feature the stunning Gilson Lavis on drums and the fabulous Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall on vocals.

“I didn’t think anybody could play like that. Jools has got that left hand that never stops.” BB King.

Tickets £45, £50 subject to a booking fee of £7 per order on sale here

Time 21:00 (Palace Gardens open at 17:30)