Live Performances at Scotney Castle
- Published:
- 01 May 2026
With theatre productions and evenings of live music, this year's Summer Season at Scotney promises great outdoor entertainment with something for all the family. Pre-booking essential.
Theatre performances
Nothing says summer like an outdoor performance. A picnic basket full of your favourite treats, starlit nights, laughter with family and friends, and an evening of fantastic music or gripping theatre to entertain.
- Peter Rabbit (1 August)
- Peter Rabbit and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves face to face Mr McGregor himself! But how will they ever escape? Performed by Quantum Theatre | 6pm - 7:30pm | Various ticket types available, from £13Book here
- Much Ado About Nothing (8 August)
- Changeling Theatre brings Shakespeare's best romantic comedy to the outdoor stage at Scotney Castle | 7pm - 9:30pm | Various ticket types available, from £15 (children under 10 free)Book here
- Treasure Island (22 August)
- It’s pirate ships, pieces of eight and salty old sea dogs for Summer 2026 in Quantum Theatre’s swashbuckling new adaptation of the classic pirate adventure, Treasure Island | 6pm - 7:30pm | Various ticket types available, from £13Book here
Live music
Dig out your dancing shoes, pack up a picnic, grab your drinks from the mobile bar, and get ready for a high energy evening of live music under the stars. The perfect summer event for a group of friends or family with discounts available for 4 tickets or more booked on the same order.
- An Evening with the music of Paul Simon (13 August)
- Shades of Simon returns to Scotney for an evening celebrating the music of Paul Simon, from the early classics with Art Garfunkel to his solo career and the 'Graceland' album | 7:30pm - 10pm | £22 (£20 for groups of 4 or more tickets)Book here
- An Evening with The Jive Aces (14 August)
- An evening with the UK's no.1 jive and swing band 'The Jive Aces', featuring everything from rip-roaring rhythm and blues to infectious rock 'n' roll | 7:30pm - 10pm | £22 (£20 for groups of 4 or more tickets)Book here
- An Evening with 'Go Your Own Way': Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band (16 August)
- Rounding off our weekend of outdoor music concerts is an evening celebrating the music of one of pop and rock music's most popular bands - Fleetwood Mac | 7:30pm - 10:30pm | £22 (£20 for groups of 4 or more tickets)Book here
Parking at Scotney
Car park bookings are essential for your 2026 visits. The only way to guarantee entry to this fairy-tale castle, mansion house and garden is to book your car parking in advance. Learn how to do this, plus what to do if you're arriving by other means.
