Pack a picnic, chill some fizz, and perhaps take an umbrella to experience one of the UK’s most spectacular summer traditions as the Hatfield Park Battle Prom returns next month.
A Quintessentially British Celebration
This quintessentially British “party in the park” concert features an orchestral programme with all the Last Night of the Proms finale favourites, set against the backdrop of one of the UK's iconic stately homes. The event supports SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Audiences can look forward to a dazzling programme of orchestral favourites, cinematic classics, and patriotic showstoppers, all set against a glorious summer evening backdrop.
2026 Line-Up Highlights
The 2026 line-up includes a James Bond medley with the Battle Proms Belles, nostalgic hits from the 1940s and 1950s, and even a special nod to The Archers as the beloved radio drama marks its 75th anniversary.
The spectacle begins with the Grace Spitfire soaring overhead, its Rolls-Royce Merlin engine adding a 12-cylinder accompaniment to the stirring sounds of Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4. There will be virtuoso performances of Mozart’s Flute Concerto and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee, as well as a daring cavalry display set to Von Suppe’s Light Cavalry Overture.
Eyes will go skyward again with the Red Devils – the British Army parachute display team – dropping in during the show.
Grand Finale and Fireworks
The excitement continues right to the end with the Battle Proms finale: Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Beethoven’s Battle Symphony – formally known as Wellington’s Victory – complete with cannon fire in true Battle Proms style and fireworks.
Charity Support
Victoria Findlay, SSAFA’s senior special events officer, said: “SSAFA is incredibly grateful to the organisers of the Battle Proms Picnic Concerts, not only for creating such memorable experiences, but also for the vital funds these events raise to support people across the Armed Forces community.
“These spectacular summer events are the perfect excuse to gather your favourite people, pack a picnic and enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, pageantry, and fireworks – so book your tickets now at battleproms.com.”
Funds raised at these concerts go towards SSAFA’s pledge that no serving person or veteran, or their family, should ever battle alone.
