Indie icons, disco legends, and comedy favourites are confirmed for a packed weekend of music, laughter, and family fun in the South West.
Wychwood Festival returns to Cheltenham Racecourse from Friday, May 29, to Sunday, May 31, for its 20th anniversary, with a line-up featuring the Kaiser Chiefs, Levellers, Feeder, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
The festival will also extend to four days for the first time.
Graeme Merifield, festival director, said: "Reaching our 20th anniversary is a huge moment for Wychwood, and this lin-eup reflects everything we love about the festival.
"Opening on Thursday for the first time and expanding to four days feels like the perfect way to extend the good times and offer more to our incredible community."
The Kaiser Chiefs will headline on Saturday night, while Levellers will close the weekend on Sunday with their trademark folk-punk sound.
The extended Thursday programme will be headlined by the Dutty Moonshine Big Band.
Ricky Wilson, frontman of the Kaiser Chiefs, 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."
The Levellers said: "Great to be back at Wychwood.
"We’ve played here many times before – many memorable, high-energy shows.
"Good old school festival vibes…it’s Levs first festival of 2026 – so of course we can’t wait!"
Pre-sale tickets go live on Monday, February 9 at 6pm, with general sale starting Tuesday, February 10, at 10am.
Thursday tickets are available for £30.
Full details and tickets are available at wychwoodfestival.com/buy-tickets.
Other acts confirmed so far include The Pigeon Detectives, Newton Faulkner, Chesney Hawkes, The Horne Section, Boney M, The Subways, and The Twang.
Wychwood will also offer a packed comedy line-up led by Henning Wehn, as well as nearly 20 stand-up performers.
A highlight in the family festival calendar, Wychwood is known for its friendly atmosphere and diverse entertainment, including workshops, children’s literature, arts, and comedy.
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