Hemani Announced as Henley Festival's Headline Sponsor for 2026

Henley Festival has announced that Hemani will become headline sponsor for the 2026 edition of the UK’s only black-tie music and arts festival. Henley Festival 2026 Presented by Hemani will return to the beautiful riverside in Henley-on-Thames for five magical summer nights from Wednesday 8 July to Sunday 12 July 2026.

Owned by Joe Hemani, the founder of Westcoast, Hemani’s mission is to empower innovation by investing in pioneering technologies that shape the future. Mr Hemani has been a long-time supporter of Henley Festival, and in 2022 was appointed Honorary Life President.

Hemani’s sponsorship also includes the Festival’s charitable programme ‘RISE’, nurturing the next generation of talent. Hemani will sponsor the early RISErs programme for under 18s, which forms part of ‘PLAYDATE @ Henley Festival’, alongside the strand of RISE creating work experience opportunities for young people aspiring to work behind the scenes.

Joe Hemani, Chairman of Hemani, said “I have been a great supporter of Henley Festival for more than 25 years, and I am thrilled that Hemani will not only be the headline sponsor for the spectacular 2026 edition of the Festival, but also help ensure that its charitable programme – RISE – remains at the very heart of this unmissable event.”

Jo Bausor, CEO of Henley Festival, said “Henley Festival is both incredibly lucky and deeply grateful to have had the invaluable counsel and support of Joe Hemani for so many years. Thank you to Joe and Hemani for all that you have done for Henley Festival, and the countdown is now on until we reveal the magical line-up for 2026!’