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29 May - 31 May 2026 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire., GL501QA

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Wychwood 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.

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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 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

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