IMG, the company behind The Big Feastival, Hampton Court Palace Festival, Taste of London and Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, announce Greenwich Summer Sounds, a new London music festival hosted at a stunning riverside location, the Old Royal Naval College, in the heart of Maritime Greenwich this summer. Greenwich Summer Sounds will host multiple nights of incredible music from Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 July, with Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Tom Jones, and Kaiser Chiefs revealed as the first headline artists, with further headliners and support acts to be announced. Alongside the music programme, guests will be able to enjoy a range of delicious street food, and a first-class banquet dining experience in the stunning Painted Hall, one of the most spectacular Baroque interiors in Europe, at each concert. Tickets will go on sale Monday 13 March at 10AM via See Tickets with an exclusive pre-sale for registered guests. 

Joel Smith, Vice President, Arts & Entertainment at IMG, said: “We are absolutely delighted to introduce Greenwich Summer Sounds to the UK festival calendar this summer. From world-class musical talent to incredible dining experiences, we’re excited to have such an iconic venue in the Old Royal Naval College to serve as a perfect backdrop for the ultimate evening of summer fun in the city”. 

Matthew Mees, Chief Executive, Old Royal Naval College, said: “We’re delighted to welcome such an incredible line up of artists to perform at the Old Royal Naval College. It’s a truly magnificent venue for concertgoers to enjoy open-air music on a summer’s evening next to the river with views across London. Greenwich Summer Sounds is set to be a spectacular event in a beautiful and historic setting.” 

First to headline Greenwich Summer Sounds is the legendary Nile Rodgers & CHIC, who will be kicking off the multi night festival with an epic party on Tuesday 4 July.  Nile Rodgers is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and a multiple Grammy Award winning songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist. His work in the CHIC Organization have sold over 500 million albums and 100 million singles worldwide while his innovative, trendsetting collaborations with Daft Punk, Daddy Yankee and Beyoncé reflect the vanguard of contemporary hits.  

Headlining on Thursday 6 July is the inimitable Tom Jones. The iconic Welsh legend has been releasing huge hits and playing unforgettable live shows for the last 60 years and is still going strong. From much loved classics like It’s Not Unusual and What’s New Pussycat to songs off his most recent album ‘Surrounded By Time’, Tom is sure to deliver a set to remember.  

The festival will close in epic style with Leeds indie rockers Kaiser Chiefs on Saturday 8 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. 

Ricky Wilson, Kaiser Chiefs, said: “We can’t wait to headline Greenwich Summer Sounds, we’ll be bringing all our energy, see you there!” 

Greenwich Summer Sounds will seamlessly combine the very best in music, food and culture. Taking place on the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College on the River Thames, in the centre of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, Greenwich Summer Sounds is set to become one of the hottest and most revered live events in London’s music and cultural calendar.  

Greenwich Summer Sounds 2023 

Location: Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich 

Line-up: 

Date                                     Artist 

Tuesday 4 July                    Nile Rodgers & Chic 

Thursday 6 July                   Tom Jones 

Saturday 8 July                   Kaiser Chiefs 

Ticket Information 

Pre-Sale 10 March https://www.greenwichsummersounds.com/     

General 13 March https://www.greenwichsummersounds.com/    

Greenwich Summer Sounds is a new music festival taking place at the Old Royal Naval College, an extraordinary cultural destination in the heart of Maritime Greenwich in London. 

Across multiple nights, world-class artists will perform against the stunning backdrop of London’s skyline at sunset. But this is more than just a concert – from a range of delicious street food and a first-class banquet dining in the stunning Painted Hall, guests will enjoy an incredible evening of music, food and entertainment. 

About IMG 

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specialises in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company. 

About the Old Royal Naval College 

Old Royal Naval College is the centrepiece of Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a long and celebrated 500-year history. Today it is a diverse cultural destination and one of London’s most popular visitor attractions attracting over 1.2 million visitors a year. The Old Royal Naval College is home to epic arts installations, including the recent sold-out Museum of the Moon, fashion shows including Alexander McQueen, and is a popular filming location – recent filming includes Hollywood blockbusters like Doctor Strange 2 and Cruella and Netflix hits Bridgerton and The Crown. Visitors can see where famous actors have filmed, discover Tudor archaeological finds, explore the buildings and beautiful riverside grounds and much more. 

The site includes stunning classical buildings designed by one of Britain’s greatest architects, Sir Christopher Wren, built between 1696 and 1751. The Old Royal Naval College is the home of the magnificent Painted Hall, one of the finest Baroque interiors in Britain, which was painted by Sir James Thornhill and has been referred to as ‘Britain’s Sistine Chapel’.  www.ornc.org