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29 May - 31 May 2026 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire., GL501QA
TicketsWychwood Festival 2026
Wychwood Festival 2026 takes place from 29-31 May at Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire. This family-friendly open-air event offers live music, comedy, and creative activities in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.
Music
Enjoy a diverse lineup across multiple stages featuring folk, rock, pop, and world music with performances throughout each day and night.
Comedy & Entertainment
Catch lively stand-up comedy, improv shows, and outdoor cinema screenings under the stars.
Family Activities
Children’s zones include puppet theatres, treasure hunts, creative play areas, and a Children’s Literature corner with storytelling, author visits, and workshops.
Food & Drink
Sample a variety of street food with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options alongside artisan crafts and refreshing drinks.
Atmosphere
The festival features a friendly community spirit with accessible facilities, relaxing spaces like the Healing Garden, and evening acoustic sets perfect for winding down.
Kaiser Cheifs
Cheltenham is conveniently located just off the M5 motorway (junctions 10 and 11), making it easy to reach by car from anywhere in southern England. The town is well signposted from the A40 (running east-west) and the A38. For example, London is about 100 miles away and Birmingham/Bristol roughly 60 miles away via motorway routes. National coach services (such as National Express) run regular routes to Cheltenham’s central bus station from major cities. Once in town, a taxi or local bus can take you straight to the racecourse entrance. If you drive, ample parking is available at Cheltenham Racecourse itself.
The nearest train station is Cheltenham Spa, with direct trains from London Paddington (around 2 hours) and from cities like Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff and Manchester. From Cheltenham Spa station it’s a quick taxi ride or short local bus trip into town or directly to the racecourse. The town’s bus network (Stagecoach services) offers frequent routes – just check the schedules for lines stopping near the racecourse. On busy weekends, special festival shuttle buses may run from the station or town centre to the racecourse to make travel easier.
For visitors flying in, Birmingham Airport is the closest major airport (about one hour’s drive or train ride from Cheltenham Spa). Bristol Airport is around 1.5–2 hours away by road. London Heathrow and Gatwick airports are about 2–3 hours away, but trains and coaches provide connections to Cheltenham as well. For example, a train via Birmingham New Street can link Birmingham Airport to Cheltenham Spa, and National Express coaches run from Heathrow and Gatwick to Cheltenham. Once in Cheltenham, ample taxis and local buses can bring you quickly to the racecourse.
Cheltenham and the nearby Cotswolds offer a wide range of accommodations. In town you’ll find family-friendly hotels, comfortable guesthouses and cozy B&Bs within easy reach of the racecourse and the town centre. Quaint country inns and self-catering cottages in nearby villages provide peaceful rural stays. Caravan parks and campsites are also available for those who prefer a camping experience. Festival weekends are popular in Cheltenham, so it’s wise to book your lodging well in advance. Many local hotels and inns offer special weekend packages or early-bird deals for event dates. Checking Cheltenham tourism sites and festival guides for recommendations will help you find the best place to stay. With lodging sorted early, you’ll be free to focus on enjoying the festival fun!
- Dutty Moonshine Big Band
- tankus
- Craig David
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor
- Boney M.
- Jonny Awsum
- Mabel Read
- Kaiser Chiefs
- Kaiser Chiefs
- Feeder
- Card Ninja
- Edi Johnston
- Henning Wehn
- Louise Leigh
- Levellers
- Levellers
- Everything Everything
- Angie Mack
- Pat Monahan
- K-Pop Demon Hunters v Swifty Disco
- Reet Stranger Things Disco
- Amelia Hamilton
- Andrew White
| Dutty Moonshine Big Band | STAGE TBC |
| tankus | STAGE TBC |
| The Standard | STAGE TBC |
| Doctor and the Medics | STAGE TBC |
| Craig David | Main Stage |
| Sophie Ellis-Bextor | STAGE TBC |
| Boney M. | STAGE TBC |
| The Wedding Present | STAGE TBC |
| Elles Bailey | STAGE TBC |
| Barrioke | STAGE TBC |
| Bloodworm | STAGE TBC |
| 3 Daft Monkeys | STAGE TBC |
| Vibe Roulette | STAGE TBC |
| Junior Jungle | STAGE TBC |
| the X & Y | STAGE TBC |
| Pop Tarts | STAGE TBC |
| Jonny Awsum | Comedy |
| Mabel Read | Comedy |
| Howard Read | Comedy |
| Darryl Carrington | Comedy |
| Dani Johns | Comedy |
| Kaiser Chiefs | Main Stage |
| Kaiser Chiefs | STAGE TBC |
| Feeder | STAGE TBC |
| The Pigeon Detectives | STAGE TBC |
| The Twang | STAGE TBC |
| Newton Faulkner | STAGE TBC |
| James B Partridge | STAGE TBC |
| The South | STAGE TBC |
| Adult DVD | STAGE TBC |
| Pale Blue Eyes | STAGE TBC |
| Vote pedro | STAGE TBC |
| Hip Hop Karaoke | STAGE TBC |
| The In-Here Brothers | STAGE TBC |
| Brassic Parp | STAGE TBC |
| Witney Soul Club | STAGE TBC |
| Thrill Collins | STAGE TBC |
| Card Ninja | Comedy |
| Edi Johnston | Comedy |
| Andrew White | Comedy |
| Joe Wells | Comedy |
| Sunjai Arif | Comedy |
| Henning Wehn | Late Night Comedy |
| Louise Leigh | Late Night Comedy |
| Andrew White | Late Night Comedy |
| Javier Jarquin | Late Night Comedy |
| Kate Martin | Late Night Comedy |
| Dani Johns | Late Night Comedy |
| Levellers | Main Stage |
| Levellers | STAGE TBC |
| Everything Everything | STAGE TBC |
| Maxïmo Park | STAGE TBC |
| The Subways | STAGE TBC |
| The Horne Section | STAGE TBC |
| Chesney Hawkes | STAGE TBC |
| Dub Pistols | STAGE TBC |
| Nuns of the Tundra | STAGE TBC |
| HUNNY BUZZ | STAGE TBC |
| Pia Rose | STAGE TBC |
| Fleetwood Bac | STAGE TBC |
| The Ogretones | STAGE TBC |
| Elvis Lesley | STAGE TBC |
| Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer | STAGE TBC |
| Taylor Swift: Lauren's Version | STAGE TBC |
| Angie Mack | Comedy |
| Pat Monahan | Comedy |
| Bella Humphries | Comedy |
| Amelia Hamilton | Comedy |
| Duncan Oakley | Comedy |
| K-Pop Demon Hunters v Swifty Disco | STAGE TBC |
| Reet Stranger Things Disco | STAGE TBC |
| Amelia Hamilton | Comedy |
| Andrew White | Comedy |
| Bella Humphries | Comedy |
| Card Ninja | Comedy |
| Dani Johns | Comedy |
| Darryl Carrington | Comedy |
| Duncan Oakley | Comedy |
| Henning Wehn | Comedy |
| Howard Read | Comedy |
| Javier Jarquin | Comedy |
| Joe Wells | Comedy |
| Jonny Awsum | Comedy |
| Pat Monahan | Comedy |
| Sunjai Arif | Comedy |
| Artist | Stage | Day |
| 3 Daft Monkeys | STAGE TBC | Fri 29th |
| Adult DVD | STAGE TBC | Sat 30th |
| Amelia Hamilton | Comedy | Sun 31st |
| Amelia Hamilton | Comedy | DAY TBC |
| Andrew White | Comedy | Sat 30th |
| Andrew White | Late Night Comedy | Sat 30th |
| Andrew White | Comedy | DAY TBC |
| Angie Mack | Comedy | Sun 31st |
| Barrioke | STAGE TBC | Fri 29th |
| Bella Humphries | Comedy | Sun 31st |
| Bella Humphries | Comedy | DAY TBC |
| Bloodworm | STAGE TBC | Fri 29th |
| Boney M. | STAGE TBC | Fri 29th |
| Brassic Parp | STAGE TBC | Sat 30th |
| Card Ninja | Comedy | Sat 30th |
| Card Ninja | Comedy | DAY TBC |
| Chesney Hawkes | STAGE TBC | Sun 31st |
| Craig David | Main Stage | Fri 29th |
| Dani Johns | Comedy | Fri 29th |
| Dani Johns | Late Night Comedy | Sat 30th |
| Dani Johns | Comedy | DAY TBC |
| Darryl Carrington | Comedy | Fri 29th |
| Darryl Carrington | Comedy | DAY TBC |
| Doctor and the Medics | STAGE TBC | Thu 28th |
| Dub Pistols | STAGE TBC | Sun 31st |
| Duncan Oakley | Comedy | Sun 31st |
| Duncan Oakley | Comedy | DAY TBC |
| Dutty Moonshine Big Band | STAGE TBC | Thu 28th |
| Edi Johnston | Comedy | Sat 30th |
| Elles Bailey | STAGE TBC | Fri 29th |
| Elvis Lesley | STAGE TBC | Sun 31st |
| Everything Everything | STAGE TBC | Sun 31st |
| Feeder | STAGE TBC | Sat 30th |
| Fleetwood Bac | STAGE TBC | Sun 31st |
| Henning Wehn | Late Night Comedy | Sat 30th |
| Henning Wehn | Comedy | DAY TBC |
| Hip Hop Karaoke | STAGE TBC | Sat 30th |
| Howard Read | Comedy | Fri 29th |
| Howard Read | Comedy | DAY TBC |
| HUNNY BUZZ | STAGE TBC | Sun 31st |
| James B Partridge | STAGE TBC | Sat 30th |
| Javier Jarquin | Late Night Comedy | Sat 30th |
| Javier Jarquin | Comedy | DAY TBC |
| Joe Wells | Comedy | Sat 30th |
| Joe Wells | Comedy | DAY TBC |
| Jonny Awsum | Comedy | Fri 29th |
| Jonny Awsum | Comedy | DAY TBC |
| Junior Jungle | STAGE TBC | Fri 29th |
| Kaiser Chiefs | Main Stage | Sat 30th |
| Kaiser Chiefs | STAGE TBC | Sat 30th |
| Kate Martin | Late Night Comedy | Sat 30th |
| K-Pop Demon Hunters v Swifty Disco | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Levellers | Main Stage | Sun 31st |
| Levellers | STAGE TBC | Sun 31st |
| Louise Leigh | Late Night Comedy | Sat 30th |
| Mabel Read | Comedy | Fri 29th |
| Maxïmo Park | STAGE TBC | Sun 31st |
| Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer | STAGE TBC | Sun 31st |
| Newton Faulkner | STAGE TBC | Sat 30th |
| Nuns of the Tundra | STAGE TBC | Sun 31st |
| Pale Blue Eyes | STAGE TBC | Sat 30th |
| Pat Monahan | Comedy | Sun 31st |
| Pat Monahan | Comedy | DAY TBC |
| Pia Rose | STAGE TBC | Sun 31st |
| Pop Tarts | STAGE TBC | Fri 29th |
| Reet Stranger Things Disco | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Sophie Ellis-Bextor | STAGE TBC | Fri 29th |
| Sunjai Arif | Comedy | Sat 30th |
| Sunjai Arif | Comedy | DAY TBC |
| tankus | STAGE TBC | Thu 28th |
| Taylor Swift: Lauren's Version | STAGE TBC | Sun 31st |
| The Horne Section | STAGE TBC | Sun 31st |
| The In-Here Brothers | STAGE TBC | Sat 30th |
| The Ogretones | STAGE TBC | Sun 31st |
| The Pigeon Detectives | STAGE TBC | Sat 30th |
| The South | STAGE TBC | Sat 30th |
| The Standard | STAGE TBC | Thu 28th |
| The Subways | STAGE TBC | Sun 31st |
| The Twang | STAGE TBC | Sat 30th |
| The Wedding Present | STAGE TBC | Fri 29th |
| the X & Y | STAGE TBC | Fri 29th |
| Thrill Collins | STAGE TBC | Sat 30th |
| Vibe Roulette | STAGE TBC | Fri 29th |
| Vote pedro | STAGE TBC | Sat 30th |
| Witney Soul Club | STAGE TBC | Sat 30th |
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire., GL501QA
Wychwood Festival