Craig David to Lead Wychwood Festival in Cheltenham
Craig David is set to headline the Wychwood Festival in Cheltenham for its 20th anniversary. He will perform on Friday, May 29, 2026, bringing his TS5 DJ and MC act to the stage. This high-energy show will combine live vocals with DJing and MCing, delivering a nostalgic experience for fans.
Festival Highlights and Line-Up
The Wychwood Festival is held at Cheltenham Racecourse and will feature a diverse range of music acts. Graeme Merifield, the festival director, emphasized the importance of strong headliners for this milestone year. “Craig David adds a new dimension to the festival with his garage and R&B hits,” he noted.
Key Performers
- Craig David – Friday, May 29
- Kaiser Chiefs – Saturday, May 30
- Levellers – Saturday, May 30
- Everything Everything – Sunday, May 31
- Maxïmo Park – Sunday, May 31
- Dutty Moonshine Big Band – Thursday, May 28 (headline performance)
Other notable acts include Feeder, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Boney M, The Pigeon Detectives, The Twang, Newton Faulkner, and Chesney Hawkes. With such a variety, attendees can expect an exciting musical weekend.
New Additions and Awards
This year marks a significant change for the festival, as it will begin a day early on Thursday with a performance from Dutty Moonshine Big Band. Their excitement about headlining this inaugural Thursday is evident, as they claim, “Wychwood is up there as one of the amazing festivals on the circuit.”
Wychwood Festival was also recently honored as the Family Festival of the Year at the UK Festival Awards 2025. This recognition reflects its commitment to creating a family-friendly atmosphere against the stunning backdrop of the Prestbury Hills.
With tickets selling quickly and positive feedback on the new Thursday addition, Wychwood Festival is poised for another record-setting year from May 29 to 31 at Cheltenham Racecourse.
