WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL crowned FAMILY FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR at the UK FESTIVAL AWARDS 2025
- Desh Kapur
- 2 days ago
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WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL CROWNED
FAMILY FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR
AT THE UK FESTIVAL AWARDS 2025
WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL RETURNS IN 2026 FOR ITS 20TH EDITION
KAISER CHIEFS
ANNOUNCED AS FIRST HEADLINERS
MORE NAMES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
RINGING IN THE SUMMER SEASON ONCE AGAIN WITH A PERFECT BLEND OF MUSIC, COMEDY, FOOD, WORKSHOPS, FAMILY FUN AND CAMPING UNDER THE IDYLLIC PRESTBURY HILLS
29TH-31ST MAY 2026
CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE
After a record-breaking 2025 and a phenomenal response to its 2026 edition, Wychwood Festival has been crowned the ‘Family Festival Of The Year’ by the 2026 UK Festival Awards.
Fast-becoming the festival for all ages and a welcoming embrace to start the summer, Wychwood Festival has been crowned a feel-good home for fans looking for that authentic festival weekend where fans can come together in an atmosphere that brings the family together in a way no other festival can. Nestled in the stunning backdrop of Cheltenham Racecourse - its combination of era-defining headliners, high-calibre family entertainment for children from toddlers to teenagers and a commitment to a passionate environment where fun and memories rings out has now seen rightful recognition from the festival industry’s most acclaimed body in the UK Festival Awards.
Commenting on the awarding of Family Festival Of The Year by the UK Festival Awards, Festival Director Graeme Merifield says:
“To be recognised by such an esteemed body as the UK Festival Awards is a testament to the hard work and dedication that goes into Wychwood Festival every single year. Wychwood is a festival that started out as a love letter to the local community that surrounds us in Cheltenham and beyond, the fans that turn up at venues and support the grassroots lifeblood that make up the wonderful music scene we find ourselves in. We would not be here without the incredible crew, the amazing volunteers, the brilliant traders, the unbelievable performers and most importantly the dedicated audience that joins us each and every year. This is for you, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone (both old and new friends) to Wychwood in 2026 to celebrate our 20th Edition. We’ll be here ready to show you the very best of times”.
Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and expert curation across the weekend, Wychwood continues to grow and evolve while staying true to its roots as one of the UK’s most loved boutique festival weekends. 2026 promises to be its most standout edition to date, with its first confirmed headliner Kaiser Chiefs already seeing a record response from fans discovering the UK’s next best festival weekend for all ages.
Speaking about headlining Wychwood Festival 2026, Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson said:
“Really looking forward to playing Wychwood next summer. Any festival that puts us top of the bill must have excellent taste so it bodes well. The summer is when we thrive, we are good at festivals and if you haven’t seen us before it’s a strong recommend. If you have seen us before then we hope to see you”
With two more headliners, a full musical lineup and an unrivalled (and award-winning) programme for the whole family to be revealed - tickets for Wychwood Festival 2026 are available now, with record demand seeing over 70% of weekend tickets already sold for May next year.
The 20th edition of Wychwood Festival takes place 29th–31st May 2026 at Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire. Tickets are on sale now at: www.wychwoodfestival.com/buy-tickets
About Wychwood
Wychwood is a fast-growing, family-friendly, three-day festival held at Cheltenham Racecourse, featuring iconic names, new music discovery, comedy, workshops, and wholesome fun for all ages. Known for its community spirit and welcoming atmosphere, the festival will celebrate its 20th edition in 2026.
“The best festival for families" - The Independent
"Wychwood has something for everyone” - Metro
“It’s easy to see why Wychwood has notched up consecutive nominations for the best family music festival around” - The i
“Perfect family-friendly festival” - Daily Mirror
The 20th edition of Wychwood Festival takes place 29th – 31st May 2026, Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, GL50 4SH
Tickets
2026 Tickets have been met with record demand, with tickets now available at:
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