A celebration of house music is returning this summer with its biggest-ever orchestra and an extended five-and-a-half-hour show.
Classic Ibiza returns to Bowood House on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, with a record 45 musicians and vocalists from the Urban Soul Orchestra, up from 32 in previous years.
Stephen Hussey, musical producer, conductor and arranger for Classic Ibiza, said: "I've got to admit that I feel a bit like a kid in a toy shop, thinking about the exciting possibilities to have musical fun with all the new instruments I've now got at my fingertips.
"By adding more strings, brass, woodwind and percussion to the show, we'll create such an awe-inspiring wall-of-sound, which is literally going to blow our Bowood audience away!"
The 2026 event will feature an extended show packed with dance anthems, a new chill-out set, and fresh performances from DJ Meera and the London Community Gospel Choir.
For tickets, show times, and more information, visit classicibiza.co.uk/bowood.
Lisa Ward, promoter and owner of Classic Ibiza, said: "Every year we set ourselves the challenge of building on the success of our previous tour.
"That was pretty daunting this year considering how incredible our 10th anniversary celebrations were, but we've only gone and done it.
"Whether you've been before or are new to Classic Ibiza, you're going to want to witness what we've got in store at Bowood this summer.
"We've upped the ante yet again and can't wait to share the experience with everyone."
Classic Ibiza has also revealed the results of its annual track poll, with 62,000 social media followers naming their top chill-out anthems for the show.
The winning tracks—Belfast by Orbital, Les Nuits by Nightmares On Wax, and Little Fluffy Clouds by The Orb—will feature in the new 45-minute Chill-Out Set performed by members of the Urban Soul Orchestra and DJ Meera.
Now in its 11th year, Classic Ibiza is known for blending Balearic-inspired house music with orchestral performance in the grounds of stately homes across the UK.
The concert is supporting Chippenham-based charity Doorway.
Sponsored by Adnams Ghost Ship, Classic Ibiza allows audiences to bring their own food and drink, and offers free parking and a three-part ticket payment plan.
Other confirmed venues for 2026 include Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, Burghley House in Lincolnshire, and Blickling Estate in Norfolk.
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