Enjoy a choice of best-loved bands from your own designated, socially-distanced picnic patch in a spectacular setting. It’s the safe, hassle-free way to get together and have fun!
Following its acclaimed debut last summer, SOUNDS IN THE GROUNDS returns in 2021 with a new line-up of 7 best-loved bands performing at 9 live picnic concerts across 3 stunning venues: Scampston Hall near Malton (11-13 June), York Racecourse (25-27 June) and Ripley Castle near Harrogate (20-22 August).
Audiences can pre-select their picnic patch (available for 2, 4 or 6 people) and avoid the usual rush for a space. The patches will be socially-distanced from others but close enough to share the fun. (All concerts will conform to prevailing Covid-19 guidance).
If you are looking for a hotel nearby, see our post on the best hotels near York Racecourse.
In fully staged productions with LED screens, SOUNDS IN THE GROUNDS offers a choice of:
- The Definitive Rat Pack – an uncannily accurate recreation of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr in a sublime evening of swing;
- One Night of Tina – a spectacular rock ‘n’ rollercoaster ride through four decades of the legendary Tina Turner’s greatest hits;
- Killer Queen – the iconic songs and showmanship of one of the greatest ever rock bands are recreated with such electrifying precision you’ll have to pinch yourself!
- Beyond the Barricade – past principals from Les Miserables perform showstoppers from the world’s greatest musicals;
- ABBA Mania – from London’s West End to Las Vegas, the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute with platforms, flares and all your favourites;
- A Country Night in Nashville – enjoy a true celebration of country music, with hits from its biggest stars both past and present;
- New York Brass Band – York’s very own and a Glastonbury favourite to get the party started as the support act to each concert.
| VENUE | DATES & TIMES (2021) | CONCERT |
| Scampston Hall, nr Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8NA | 11 June 7.30pm 12 June 7.30pm 13 June 6.30pm | The Definitive Rat Pack One Night of Tina Killer Queen |
| York Racecourse, Clocktower Enclosure, York, YO23 1EX | 25 June 7.30pm 26 June 7.30pm 27 June 6.30pm | Beyond the Barricade ABBA Mania A Country Night in Nashville |
| Ripley Castle, nr Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3EA | 20 August 8.00pm 21 August 8.00pm 22 August 6.30pm | The Definitive Rat Pack One Night of Tina Killer Queen |
Support act: New York Brass Band at 6.00pm (5.00pm on 13 June, 27 June and 22 Aug).
BOOK AT: soundsinthegrounds.seetickets.com
| TICKET PRICES
| Premium (guaranteed location in the first six rows from front of stage) | Standard (from row 7 onwards from front of stage) |
| Picnic Patch for 2 people | £79 (£88.88) | £59 (£66.38) |
| Picnic Patch for 4 people | £158 (£177.75) | £118 (£132.75) |
| Picnic Patch for 6 people | £237 (£266.63) | £177 (£199.13) |
Prices in brackets include SEEtickets booking fees
