Craig David Leads Wychwood Festival Lineup in Cheltenham

Craig David will headline the Wychwood Festival, celebrating its 20th anniversary. He is set to perform on Friday, May 29, as part of his TS5 DJ and MC act. This engaging performance combines live vocals, MCing, and DJing, delivering a high-energy nostalgic show.
Wychwood Festival Details
The Wychwood Festival is an annual event held at Cheltenham Racecourse. This year, it runs from May 29 to 31. Festival director Graeme Merifield expressed enthusiasm for this year’s line-up, stating that Craig David adds a unique dimension to the festival.
Lineup Overview
The festival promises a diverse selection of performances, headlined by:
- Craig David (May 29)
- Kaiser Chiefs (May 30)
- Levellers (May 30)
- Everything Everything (May 31)
- Maxïmo Park (May 31)
Other notable acts include Feeder, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Boney M, The Pigeon Detectives, The Twang, Newton Faulkner, and Chesney Hawkes. This year’s festival showcases a strong music line-up.
New Additions and Features
For the first time, the festival will start a day earlier, on Thursday, with a headline act from the Dutty Moonshine Big Band. They expressed their excitement about being part of this historic addition.
Acknowledgments
The Wychwood Festival was awarded Family Festival of the Year at the UK Festival Awards 2025. Surrounded by the stunning Prestbury Hills, it is recognized for its family-friendly atmosphere, making it a perfect start to the summer festival season.
Tickets are selling quickly, especially with the introduction of a new Thursday add-on. With this stellar line-up, Wychwood Festival aims for a record-setting year.




