Festival Information
South West
Overview
Wychwood Festival is a family-friendly music festival held at Cheltenham Racecourse. The programme combines live music across multiple stages with comedy, workshops, arts activities, family entertainment, and a wide range of food and drink options.
Alongside established and emerging artists, the festival includes dedicated children's activities, crafts, theatre, and wellbeing experiences, creating a broad programme designed to appeal to a wide range of ages and interests.
Line-up
View the
official line-up here.
Note: Line-ups can evolve/change closer to the event — check back regularly to stay up to date.
Festival Capacity: ≈10,000 people
Publicly available organiser information indicates an expected maximum attendance of around 10,000 people on the busiest festival day. Wychwood operates under a premises licence at Cheltenham Racecourse, and attendance may vary from year to year.
Location
Wychwood Festival takes place at: Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH.
See their dedicated How to Get Here Page for travel info.
The festival site combines open grass areas with hard-surfaced routes around Cheltenham Racecourse. Camping, live music, family activities, food traders, and other facilities are all located within a compact site designed to be easily navigated on foot.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £30 - £270
This price range aims to give a general indication of the lowest and highest prices typically available, including child and day tickets. Always check the official ticket page for current pricing.
Many festivals release tickets in phases: Early Bird, General Release, and Final Release. Generally, tickets are more expensive the closer it is to the festival start date.
Tickets for Wychwood Festival can be purchased from the festival's official Tickets Page.
Options include:
Weekend With Camping
- Adult Weekend Camping
- 10 - 15 Years Weekend Camping
- Under 10 Weekend Camping (Free)
Weekend No Camping
- Adult Weekend No Camping
- 10 - 15 Years Weekend No Camping
- Under 10 Weekend No Camping (Free)
Day Tickets (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday)
- Adult Day
- 10 - 15 Years Day
- Under 10 Day (Free)
Upgrades and Extras:
- VIP Tickets for Adults, 10 - 15 years, and under 10's - available for weekend or day.
- Parking (weekend or day)
- Park & Pitch, you can set up camp next to your car.
- Campervan With Power
- Campervan Saver
- Glamping
Accommodation
Wychwood Festival is a camping festival, please bring your own equipment.
Please Note: Wychwood is cashless! All vendors, bars, and merchandise will be cashless.
Campsite Options:
- General Camping
- Boutique Camping
- Accessibility Campsite
- Campervan & Caravan Field
Basic Campsite Regulations:
- Gas canisters over the size of 500 grams are not allowed.
- No Pets
- No Glass
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with Festival Calendar UK's Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Wychwood Festival is dedicated to creating a welcoming and accessible environment for everyone, continuously working to improve accessibility for deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent customers. The festival site at Cheltenham Racecourse features a mix of paved roads and grass, designed for easy navigation with mobility aids and buggies. Here's a summary of key access facilities:
- Accessible Campsite: Located closest to the main arena (100m), reserved for accessible ticket holders.
- Personal Assistant Tickets: Available free of charge for eligible attendees.
- Mobiloo: Specialist bathroom facilities.
- Viewing Platform: A staffed viewing platform is available at the main stage.
- Sensory Calm Space: A quiet space open daily from 10am-8pm for children and young people needing respite, supported by volunteers from Active Impact and the Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum.
- Accessible Parking: Available with a valid blue badge.
- Assistance Dogs: Welcome on site.
To apply for access facilities such as accessible tickets (including a free personal assistant ticket), accessible camping, and parking, visit the official Wychwood Festival Accessibility page.
