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Music in the Gardens - The Vagaband

Music in the Gardens - The Vagaband
For one day only
August 16, 2026
Tickets On Sale Now

Enjoy an afternoon exploring the gardens followed by live music in beautiful surroundings!

The High Points are a 4 piece multi genre from Norwich specialising in funk and soul but not shying away from other genres such as disco and rock. 2021 saw them go full time as musicians and they released their new album, Bust, to a great response from radio stations such as BBC Introducing and fans alike. The band also started busking around cities in the UK, playing private shows, and putting on their own headline shows. They also picked up great support slots opening for the likes of the James Taylor Quartet, The Night Café, Monophonics and Cut Capers. The band are now currently recording brand new material to be released in 2025.

Bring a chair, blanket, enjoy a picnic or take advantage of our house bar and street food.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO LICENCING ONLY ALCOHOL PURCHASED FROM THE HELMINGHAM GARDEN BAR CAN BE CONSUMED ONSITE.

Advance admission prices including entry into the grade 1 listed gardens – Adults £10 Child (5-15 years old) £5 Under 5’s FREE. On the day prices – Adults £12, Child (5-15 years old) £6.00, Under 5’s FREE. Please note that discount vouchers and Historic House Memberships are not valid on event day. Helmingham Hall Gardens Annual Membership holders are entitled to free entry.

Well behaved dogs on leads welcome!

Music in the Gardens – The Vagaband
Over the last decade The Vagaband have taken their brand of roots rock across the UK & Europe. As regulars on the festival scene they have performed at Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Wilderness, Bestival, Red Rooster and Maverick. Based cross the East of England, the six-piece band incorporate elements of Americana, folk, prog, psych and 70s funk. They have released four studio albums, have collaborated with US cult band Ween on a remix, recorded award-winning film and T.V. soundtracks and picked up a music award in 2018.
 
‘Stunning’ – Q Magazine
‘Album of the Year’ – Dirty Rock Magazine
‘Masterly’ – Americana UK
 
Bring a chair or blanket, enjoy a picnic or take advantage of gourmet hot dogs from The Flying Chef, our on-site café and pop-up garden bar.
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO LICENCING ONLY ALCOHOL PURCHASED FROM THE HELMINGHAM GARDEN BAR CAN BE CONSUMED ONSITE. Please also note that glass is not permitted to be brought on-site.
 
Advance admission prices including entry into the grade 1 listed gardens – Adults £10 Child (5-15 years old) £5 Under 5’s FREE.
 
On the day prices (tickets available on the gate) – Adults £12, Child (5-15 years old) £6, Under 5’s FREE.
 
Please note that discount vouchers and Historic House Memberships are not valid on event days.
Helmingham Gardens Annual Membership holders are entitled to free entry, tickets must be obtained from The Stable Shop upon arrival.
 
All of our events are outdoor and will go ahead in the event of rain. Please check the forecast on the day of the event and come prepared for the conditions. If it does rain, we just need to call upon the Great British spirit, dress accordingly, and live for the moment! Our team closely monitor weather forecasts in the lead up to our events and should there ever be any concern regarding the weather, we will inform all ticket holders by email directly, but otherwise it can be assumed that events will be going ahead as planned.

Gardens from 10:00am
Food & Bar from 1:30pm
Music from 2:30pm

Tickets available on the gate.

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