Hollywood Vampires announce Colchester Castle show for summer 2026

Legendary rock supergroup, Hollywood Vampires, are heading to Colchester Castle this August for what’s set to be one of the most talked-about shows of the summer. 

The all-star lineup, led by Alice Cooper and serial collaborator Tommy Henriksen, renowned actor Johnny Depp, and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, will make its first run of live dates in nearly three years, taking over the castle grounds on Friday 21st August 2026, for one of the can’t-miss stops on their UK tour.

This isn’t your average open-air gig. Hollywood Vampires’ shows are known for delivering blistering rock anthems, mixing their own powerhouse material with raucous tributes to icons like The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Doors and AC/DC, all against the stunning backdrop of Castle Park’s historic walls.  

On support duties, you’ll catch pioneers of punk rock, The Damned, bringing even more attitude to what promises to be a full-on rock celebration from sundown into the night.

Whether you’ve followed these guys since their early days, or seeing Johnny Depp’s name on the bill has got you doing a double-take, this is the kind of event that belongs on your summer bucket list, and one that’ll surely be talked about for years to come. And because we know fans want options, Skiddle are exclusively offering payment plans for this event, allowing you to spread the cost of a ticket.

Presale tickets will be available for purchase on Thursday 22nd January at 10 am. With this lineup at this venue, you can be guaranteed that tickets won’t hang around for long, so be prepared!

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