Music Tours & Holidays
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Why book with us
Our award-winning collection of holidays spans six continents, featuring carefully curated itineraries, including rail journeys and river cruises, all with full ATOL protection.
Holding your hand
From your first enquiry to the moment you arrive home, our team of travel experts are with you every step of the way – before, during and after your holiday. Looking after you is something we’ve been proud to do for over 40 years.
Spread the cost
Our Easy Payment Plan lets you spread the cost with monthly Direct Debit instalments after your deposit, making payments manageable and giving you more freedom to plan your trip with confidence.
Dedicated tour managers
Every one of our holidays is escorted by friendly, dedicated tour managers and local guides who know their destinations inside out, so you have an expert on hand looking after you throughout your trip. It's their local knowledge that will turn your wish-list holiday plans into lifelong memories.
Award-winning service
We've won more than 100 awards during our 40-year history, and most meaningfully, our customers have voted us winners at the British Travel Awards 13 years in a row.
Available 24/7
Whatever happens, wherever you are in the world, help is always just a call away. Our phone lines are available 24/7, and you'll always speak to a real person.
So much included
Your price covers all your travel, accommodation, touring itinerary, tour manager and much more – with no hidden extras. What you see is what you pay.
Music trips
Our music escorted holidays take you to places where music isn’t just a soundtrack – it’s part of the story. Travel to cities with rich musical roots, from Vienna to Memphis. Visit iconic venues and museums. Enjoy hand-picked live performances, often in unforgettable settings.
These tours are thoughtfully designed and led by expert tour managers, making them ideal for anyone who wants to experience the world through a different lens – and a different rhythm.
Discover the joy of music on tour
There’s nothing quite like hearing music performed live in the place it was made famous. On a music tour, the destination becomes part of the show – whether you’re hearing an orchestra in a grand European concert hall or stepping inside the studio where rock ’n’ roll history was made.
Travelling with fellow music lovers adds something special, too. You’ll share the experience with people who understand why this kind of holiday matters. It’s about the memories, the atmosphere, the emotion – not just ticking off sights.
And because everything’s taken care of by our expert tour managers – travel, tickets, accommodation – you can simply enjoy the music.
Music escorted tours & holidays
Newmarket Holidays offers a wide range of music tours and holidays that celebrate different genres, artists and musical traditions.
You might find yourself:
- Attending a live concert or music festival
- Visiting world-famous venues, museums and studios
- Exploring cities shaped by music, from classical capitals to American heartlands
There’s something for every taste – whether you're drawn to André Rieu’s open-air concerts in Maastricht, the soulful sounds of Memphis and Nashville, or the timeless elegance of Europe’s classical music scene.
What’s included in our music holidays?
Our music trips are created with comfort, value, and ease in mind. Here’s what you can usually expect:
- Return flights and transfers (where applicable)
- Accommodation in carefully selected hotels
- Concert or music event tickets (if part of the itinerary)
- Guided excursions and cultural visits
- The services of a knowledgeable tour manager
- Meals on some trips, mainly breakfast
- Free time to explore on your own
Who are our music holidays for?
You don’t have to be a music expert to enjoy a Newmarket Holidays music tour. These trips are perfect for:
- Solo travellers
- Couples
- Friends travelling together
- Music fans of all levels – from lifelong devotees to the simply curious
- Anyone looking for culture, atmosphere, and something a little different
Whether you're there for the performance or the places, you’ll find a welcoming group and a trip designed to inspire.
Our featured music tours & holidays
- Wander down Memphis’ atmospheric Beale Street, America’s most famous musical highway
- Stay over in the foodie city of Birmingham, taking advantage of the diverse culinary scene
- Stop off at the beautiful Smoky Mountains National Park, America’s most visited national park
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Flights included
9 days
from £2,125 ppwas £2,499 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2028
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Duration
9 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
4 included
- Head to Detroit, the birthplace of Motown, and embrace the soulful rhythms of Hitsville USA
- Learn about the lives of modern music’s biggest stars with a visit to Cleveland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame
- Marvel at Niagara Falls, one of North America’s most recognisable natural wonders on foot or from above during an optional helicopter ride
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Flights included
9 days
from £2,266 ppwas £2,665 pp -
Dates Available
May 2027 - November 2028
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Duration
9 days
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Depart From
5 airports
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Excursions & Visits
3 included
- The atmosphere of New Orleans' famous French Quarter
- Two nights in Memphis, staying at The Guest House at Graceland, right next to Elvis's famous mansion
- Beale Street in Memphis, the "Home of the Blues"
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Flights included
9 days
from £2,215 ppwas £2,605 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - December 2028
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Duration
9 days
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Depart From
2 airports
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Excursions & Visits
3 included
- Enjoy Elvis Presley’s hometown Memphis, maybe enjoying an evening on famous Beale Street
- Drop anchor on the Florida Keys and visit world-renowned Key West with its colourful coastal reefs and colonial old town
- Take in the Bahama’s capital, Nassau, and immerse yourself in its colourful past as one of the world’s most prominent pirate republics
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Flights included
17 days
from £3,357 ppwas £3,949 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - March 2028
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Duration
17 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
5 included
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Meals
21 included
- See Chicago with a self-guided tour of the Macy’s building, sightseeing from the top of the John Hancock Center and a Chicago River cruise
- Celebrate creativity in Detroit with visits to the Motown Museum in Hitsville and the Henry Ford, a museum of American Innovation
- Discover the cultural impact of America's 'Mother Road' with a scenic excursion taking in Pontiac’s Route 66 Hall of Fame and vibrant murals
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Flights included
10 days
from £2,963 ppwas £3,485 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - November 2028
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Duration
10 days
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Depart From
5 airports
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Excursions & Visits
7 included
- Discover Nashville, home of the Grand Ole Opry
- Enjoy an evening on Memphis' famous Beale Street
- A cruise including three port calls and full days in Montego Bay in Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel in Mexico
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Flights included
16 days
from £3,348 ppwas £3,719 pp -
Dates Available
28 September 2026
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Duration
16 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
5 included
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Meals
20 included
- Watch in awe as the maestro, André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir and soloists perform live at the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool
- Journey on the Mersey Ferry, along the Mersey, learning about its connection with The Beatles
- Visit the famous Royal Albert Dock
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4 days
from £540 ppwas £599 pp -
Dates Available
11 September 2026
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Duration
4 days
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Depart From
Make your own way
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Excursions & Visits
2 included
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Meals
3 included
- See André Rieu and The Johann Strauss Orchestra in Vienna's famous Stadthalle
- Embark on a guided coach tour of Vienna taking in the Old Town and baroque architecture
- Enjoy an optional excursion to the stunning Schönbrunn Palace, one of the most important cultural buildings in Austria
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Flights included
4 days
from £1,139 ppwas £1,265 pp -
Dates Available
05 November 2026
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Duration
4 days
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Depart From
13 airports
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Excursions & Visits
2 included
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Meals
3 included
- Be among the first to see André Rieu in 2027, live in his home country
- Enjoy plenty of free time to explore Amsterdam's shops, museums and canals
- Visit the charming fishing town of Volendam, known for its colourful Dutch houses
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Flights included
4 days
from £756 ppwas £839 pp -
Dates Available
08 January 2027
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Duration
4 days
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Depart From
16 airports
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Excursions & Visits
3 included
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Meals
3 included
- See André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform live in a spectacluar‘winter palace’ in Maastricht
- Get in the festive spirit with a visit to Maastricht’s charming Christmas Market
- Take in the world’s oldest Christmas Market in historic Aachen and explore its handicraft stalls
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Flights included
4 days
from £860 ppwas £955 pp -
Dates Available
11 December 2026
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Duration
4 days
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Depart From
16 airports
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Excursions & Visits
2 included
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Meals
3 included
Why choose Newmarket Holidays for your music tour?
When you book with Newmarket Holidays, you’re choosing experience, reassurance and great value. We've been creating unforgettable escorted tours for decades, and music holidays are a particular favourite.
- Decades of expertise in escorted touring
- Multiple award wins recognising our service and holidays
- ATOL-protected holidays for financial peace of mind
- Excellent customer feedback
- Great value and clear pricing
- Effortless travel arrangements from start to finish
We handle the logistics, so you can enjoy the music, the people, and the journey.
Customer stories & reviews
Hear from travellers who’ve joined our music tours.
“Just returned from the USA on a tour covering Elvis Presleys Memphis,New Orleans and Nashville.Myself and my Wife enjoyed every minute from visiting famous music venues to a boat ride on the Bayou River with the close up of the Alligators our host was superb throughout very knowledgeable and helpful definitely will use Newmarket again where possible.”
Mark George, Trustpilot review
“We did the Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville tour earlier this year. OMG what a trip it was!! We did all the optional excursions and made the most of every moment.”
Kelsie Tune, Trustpilot review
“We have just returned from a 4 day trip to see Andre Rieu - a 90th birthday present from my sister and I for my Mum. We had a great time. The organisation, the itinerary, the Pullman hotel in Eindhoven were all excellent. A special mention should go to our tour manager, Tony who looked after us extremely well.”
Stephen Green, Trustpilot review
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