The Wychwood Festival is returning to Cheltenham Racecourse for its 20th anniversary, bringing a weekend of music and arts to the local area from Friday 29 May to Sunday 31 May 2026 (with the campsite and box office opening on Thursday 28 May for the first time). This year’s event coincides with the spring bank holiday and offers residents a local entertainment option at the Prestbury Park venue.
The festival, which was named Family Festival of the Year at the 2025 UK Festival Awards, features a line-up including Craig David presents TS5 on Friday, the Kaiser Chiefs on Saturday, and the Levellers on Sunday. Other performers set to appear include Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Feeder, Everything Everything, Maxïmo Park, Boney M, and The Horne Section.
Beyond the music stages, the event includes the Wychwood Comedy Club, a Children’s Literature tent known as Barbara’s Story Box, and a variety of family-focused workshops covering circus skills, samba drumming, and laughter yoga. Tickets for the festival are available through the Wychwood Festival website, with options for weekend passes—with or without camping—and individual day tickets. Children under 10 can attend for free, though they still require a ticket for entry, and local residents are eligible for a 10% discount.
The venue, owned and managed by The Jockey Club, has also announced an extended schedule of events for the summer season. Following the festival, residents can expect a variety of gatherings at the racecourse, including the US Property Show on 20 June, This Aint Texas on 10 July, the SkyGlow Music Festival on 11 July, and Fam Fest on 12 July.
More information regarding the full schedule and ticket availability for upcoming events can be found on the Cheltenham Racecourse website.
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