This year, the Festival Theatre in Kent is producing an exciting programme of performances set to take place within the stunning grounds of Hever Castle. The diverse programme has something for everyone, including puppet shows, historical dramas, classic Shakespeare, opera, tribute acts, silent discos, concert spectaculars, and enchanting children’s entertainment.
Audiences can experience performances under the theatre roof or in the open air depending upon the weather, with each event carefully curated to provide unforgettable entertainment in this magnificent setting.
Key Dates at Hever Castle
The season starts in April and continues through the end of June with a mix of matinees and evening performances.
There will be a break in performances at Hever Castle from late July through August. However, the castle will host Anne Boleyn the Musical in August, an independent production by Historalia. For details about this performance, please visit www.historalia.co.uk.
The festival will return to Hever Castle for the Last Night of the Hever Proms on Saturday, 13 September, followed by festive Christmas events in December.
For the full Festival Theatre line-up see here.
Book Your Tickets Now
Make 2025 a year to remember by securing tickets in advance. This is the perfect opportunity to plan a truly special outing. Tickets can be booked online or by calling 07379 488477 (Monday – Friday, 10am – 2pm).
Membership and Group Discounts
Festival Friends members can save 10% on all tickets by logging in or adding a membership before booking online. Discounts are also available for groups, with details provided on individual show listings.
Hever Castle Annual Members and Hever Golf Club Members can receive exclusive discounts using codes HCM2025 and HGM2025. Please note that discounted tickets are limited to the named member and require presentation of a valid membership card at the gate.
Book your visit to Hever Castle & Gardens.
Within the grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, there are two opportunities for you to stay the night with us.
Hever Castle has played host to many important events and celebrations for over 600 years. In 1903 when William Waldorf Astor set about restoring Hever Castle to its former glory, he added the Astor Wing, to accommodate his family and guests, before creating a lake and the spectacular Italian Garden to house his impressive collection of ancient Greek and Roman statuary.
There are multiple places to eat & drink across the Hever Castle Estate. Select between the Castle & Gardens and Golf Club below to discover more.
Set in the mature grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, Hever Castle Golf Club is a 27 hole Kent golf course that will encourage and inspire all golf enthusiasts.
Set in the mature grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, the Wellbeing Centre consists of five smart treatment rooms.
