Henley Festival Hospitality Packages

Henley Festival Hospitality

If you are looking to ‘wow’ your important clients and guests at a truly unique event, then look no further than our official Henley Festival hospitality packages in 2026. Held on the Berkshire bank of the River Thames, this annual boutique music festival is the perfect event for entertainment, with its vibrant programme of music, comedy and art.

The music festival attracts a star-studded line-up every year, with previous headline acts including Sir Elton John, Shirley Bassey, The Beach Boys, The Jacksons, Tom Jones and Lionel Richie. The floating stage is a spectacular sight to behold and is unlike anything at any other event in the UK.

This year’s Henley Festival will be taking place over the course of five days, from Wednesday 8th July to Sunday 12th July 2026.

Having first taken place in 1983, the UK festival now draws an audience in excess of 30,000 every year! What sets this event apart from other summer festivals is the quality of the food and hospitality on offer, which is given equal billing alongside the world-renowned musical acts.

The line-up for the 2026 Henley Festival has headline acts for each day that includes Boy George & Culture Club, Ezra Collective, Sugababes, Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems, Lulu, Bjorn Again, Alex James’ Britpop Classical, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra with very special guest Laura Mvula, and finally The Bootleg Beatles.

There will also be great comedy from a number of big name comedians, including the likes of Alan Davies, Russell Kane, Shappi Khorsandi, Geoff Norcott, Suzi Ruffell, and finally Julian Clary.

At the 2025 edition of the Henley Festival, the following artists headlined the event each day: Diana Ross, McFly, Rick Astley, Hacienda Classical, Matteo Bocelli, and Jamie Cullum.

Boy George & Culture Club (Wednesday 8th July) have careers that span more than 40 years, with the Grammy Award winners set to perform at the Henley Festival this year. They have a plethora of iconic songs from over the years, with arguably the most famous being ‘Karma Chameleon’ and ‘Do You Really Want to Hurt Me’, which are two of their many international top ten singles.

Also performing on 8th July, The Ezra Collective are a Jazz band that was the first hailing from the UK to have ever won a BRIT Award, which was for Group of the Year, as well as winning the Mercury Prize and having a top ten album in the UK.

The Sugababes remain one of the biggest names in the world of music, and are one of the most revered and most critically acclaimed girl bands of the 21st century, and are one of Britain’s best music exports. Overall, they have so far had no less than six number one singles, as well as a plethora of multi-platinum albums and global sales in the millions. They will perform at the Henley Festival on Thursday, 9th July 2026.

Moving on to Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems, who also performs on the Thursday, is a nostalgic trip down memory lane to the best music of the 1990s, which includes songs by iconic bands like Oasis, Blur, The Chemical Brothers, and The Prodigy.

Then on Friday, Pop icon Lulu will be taking to the stage, with a plethora of accolades from a very successful decades-long career in music. Amongst her many achievements include winning Eurovision in 1969, singing a James Bond theme (The Man with the Golden Gun, 1974), and, of course, being awarded with an OBE back in 2000.

Also performing on Friday, 10th July is Bjorn Again, who are an Australian homage to the iconic Swedish band ABBA. Having claimed plenty of global acclaim, they are a humorous, tongue-in-cheek, and satirical homage to the band.

On Saturday, 11th July 2026, there will be Alex James’ Britpop Classical on the Floating Stage, which will feature some special guest performances from the likes of Phil Daniels, Saffron (Republica), and Gary Stringer (Reef). It is a show that will bring you some of the unforgettable anthems of the 1990s.

Then on Sunday, 12th July 2026, there will be a memorable performance from Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra, which is a virtuosic ensemble with killer solos throughout the band, who will be joined by a special guest in the form of acclaimed artist Laura Mvula.

Finally, on Friday, The Bootleg Beatles will be bringing you some of the most iconic hits from the decade that was the 1960s, including ‘Love Me Do’ and ‘Let It Be’.

Henley Festival Initiative

Henley partners with Davis Tate and the Henley Standard and will pump a percentage of the Festival proceeds back into the local economy.

To coincide with their 40th anniversary in 2022, Henley Festival launched a new charitable initiative dubbed RISE to give talented individuals and groups the opportunity to nurture their creativity and step into the world of performance.

With a variety of Henley Festival hospitality tickets available across all five days, you’re sure to find a package that suits your requirements. We look forward to welcoming all our guests and clients to Henley’s biggest year yet!

Plan Your Visit to Henley Festival 2026

The Henley Festival is a unique and vibrant experience for anyone who wants to enjoy the summer with music and delicious food. Find out how to get to Henley-on-Thames and answers to our most frequently asked questions about this black-tie event. Don’t forget to look at the map provided through Google for directions to the Henley Festival.

Henley-on-Thames Parking

Car parks for the Henley Festival will open from 4pm.

You will be directed to either Car Park 1 or Car Park 2 and to the next available parking space by booking in advance. You can leave your vehicle in the car park overnight until midday the following day, Sunday included. Henley Festival cannot take responsibility for vehicles left in the car park.

Free parking is available for Family Sunday only. Car park 1 will open at 9:30am but all cars must be removed by 2pm.

Please note that there are no camping facilities at the Festival. For a hotel near the Henley-on-Thames, you can contact the Henley Tourist Office for advice on 014 9157 8034.

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