Hampton Court Palace Festival 2012

See Liza Minnelli, James Morrison and Katie Melua at this year's Hampton Court Palace Festival in London.

Liza Minnelli at Hampton Court Palace Festival

This year, Hampton Court Palace Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary, with superstar Liza Minnelli headlining on the opening night.

She'll perform several showstopping numbers including New York New York, Cabaret and Maybe This Time.

Other stars on the Hampton Court Palace Festival line-up include:

• Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra with special guest Marc Almond, 15 Jun
• Van Morrison, 17 Jun
• Squeeze, 19 Jun
• James Morrison, 20 Jun
• Caro Emerald, 21 Jun
• Katie Melua, 22 Jun
• Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons, 23 Jun
• John Barrowman, 24 Jun

To mark the festival's 20th anniversary on 16 June, there'll be a gala performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, followed by spectacular fireworks over the palace.

Have a Picnic at Hampton Court Palace Festival

Hampton Court Palace Festival takes place over 10 nights in the grounds of a beautiful Tudor palace.

The music starts in the evening, but you can arrive early (5:30pm) and enjoy a picnic in the gardens courtesy of Jamie Oliver's fabulous feasts (picnics must be booked in advance).

Can't wait for the festival? Check out two of this year's acts, Jools Holland and Caro Emerald performing together last year.