Henley Festival 2017

The black tie event Henley Festival billed as 'The UK's Most Magical Summer Party' returns to Henley On Thames bringing music, visual arts, fashion, street theatre, comedy and fine dining for 5,000.

The 35h festival by the Thames takes place from Wednesday 5th until Sunday 9th July 2017, culminating in a firework spectacular.

Line-up

Confirmed are Jess Glynne, & Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band (Wednesday), Pet Shop Boys, Vonda Shepard (Thursday), Chaka Khan, and The Staxs Band (Friday), Goldie & The Heritage Orchestra, and Ruby Turner (Saturday), and All Saints, Melanie C, and Brother Strutt (Sunday), along with more music as well as comedy and more.

Please see the line-up page for details including day & stage splits.

Tickets

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The new season ticket is not sold out.

Day tickets are still available, although many seating areas have sold out.

Henley Festival is a not for profit organisation supporting local and national charities.

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There is also a programme of comedy, as well as Digital Cabaret & Street Theatre.

The festival is not just for grownups, over the weekend Henley Festival turns into a huge playground for families and kids of all ages. In the daytime on Sunday, families can enjoy festival site and interact with children’s entertainers, musicians, comedians and street entertainers as well as taking part in crafting sessions and making art, while parents can relax in the stunning festival grounds.

There are also late night DJs keeping the festival dancing each night as soon as the headline act finishes on the floating stage.

BBC Radio Berkshire will be broadcasting performances and interviews of artists in the Bedouin Tent including Ed Gooddale, Cecil and Lucina.

There will be champagne vending machines near the stages and four champagne fountains located at the festival's restaurants and lawn.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

With events in five venues, the Henley Festival offers an unprecedented opportunity to experience great performance in a magical Thames-side setting. The gates open at 6pm nightly, and 6.30pm on Sunday.

Master Chefs

As well as world-class musical performances on the floating stage, the Henley Festival offers Michelin starred dining. Black tie guests can enjoy a candlelight dinner from award-winning chefs at their atmospheric riverside restaurant. Food is also offered elsewhere with six restaurants on site offering multiple culinary choices.

Charity

All net profits go to the Henley Festival charitable projects. Under the banner of 'Arts Inspiring Lives', The Henley Festival promotes year round community projects, with the aim of providing experiences via the arts to groups that may not otherwise have access.

More information will be here when available.

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