ELTON John will play a huge summer concert at Hatfield House, it has been announced this morning (Monday)

The music legend will perform in the grounds of the stately home on Sunday, July 17.

He will headline the day-long Magic Summer Live – a new annual event which has been launched by London radio station Magic 105.4.

The concert, which will also feature Brit Award nominee Rumer and emerging American duo The Pierces, is part of Hatfield House’s 400th anniversary celebrations.

More names will be added to the bill in the coming weeks.

The news was revealed by DJ Neil Fox on his breakfast show this morning.

He told listeners: “Magic 105.4 is really excited about our brand new event, Magic Summer Live.

“We have an incredible headline act already on board and Hatfield House is the most picturesque setting.

“It’s going to be an amazing day.”

* Only 20,000 tickets are on sale for the event – and they are expected to sell out fast.

You can buy tickets, priced from �60, online at www.magic.co.uk or by calling 08700 60 1054.