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Henley Festival 2026: Star-Studded Lineup and New Sponsorship

2/17/2026

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Henley Festival 2026 runs July 8–12 on the River Thames, with headliners Boy George and Culture Club, Sugababes, and Lulu.
The festival also features Ezra Collective, Alex James’ Britpop Classical, and The Bootleg Beatles.
The RISE program supports emerging artists.
Hemani, a Berkshire-based company, is the new headline sponsor.
Tickets go on sale February 26, 2026.

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Story summary

Henley Festival 2026 runs July 8–12 on the River Thames, with headliners Boy George and Culture Club, Sugababes, and Lulu.
The festival also features Ezra Collective, Alex James’ Britpop Classical, and The Bootleg Beatles.
The RISE program supports emerging artists.
Hemani, a Berkshire-based company, is the new headline sponsor.
Tickets go on sale February 26, 2026.