Wednesday 9th July  – Diana Ross

Opening this year’s Henley Festival is the legendary Diana Ross.  This unforgettable evening will feature timeless hits, including Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Stop! In the Name of Love, Upside Down, I’m Coming Out, and many more.

Thursday 10th July – McFly

Beloved band McFly take to The Floating Stage, playing hits from their breakthrough single Five Colours in Her Hair to 2023’s full-force rock album Power to Play. The past 21 years has seen the band score seven number one singles, seven Top 10 albums, multiple platinum certifications and a Brit Award for Best British Pop.

Ellie Sax in Pure Heaven – 9th & 10th July

Following her captivating Floating Stage show last year, we’re thrilled to welcome back world-renowned saxophonist Ellie Sax to Pure Heaven on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Friday 11th July – Rick Astley

Rick Astley needs little introduction – his era-defining classic Never Gonna Give You Up topped charts the world over and catapulted the young Lancastrian on a journey that would encompass eight consecutive UK Top 10 hits and 40 million sales. His latest album, Are We There Yet?, was released in 2023, peaking at number two on the UK album chart. In his only show this year, Rick will be bringing his big band for an upbeat, moving and fun swing set.

Followed by Jo Whiley’s Festival Anthems in Pure Heaven

As the sun goes down on Friday evening, one of the UK’s most influential radio DJs, Jo Whiley, will fill Pure Heaven with festival anthems for late-night revellers.

Saturday 12th July – Hacienda Classical – A celebration of club classics

The mind-blowing musical experience Hacienda Classical joins us for Saturday night, combining the spirit of the club with the timeless sounds of classic dance tracks. Carefully curated by Graeme Park and brought to life by the power of the Manchester Camerata Orchestra, alongside vocalists and special guests, these iconic reinterpretations of floor-filling dance anthems never fail to deliver an electrifying experience.

Sunday 13th July – Matteo Bocelli & Jamie Cullum

Global music sensation Matteo Bocelli will take to the stage as part of his European 2025 tour Summer Nights. Son and sometimes collaborator of renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli, Bocelli has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages. Following the success of his debut album Matteo, he continues to forge his own genre, a classically inspired take on contemporary pop.

Closing the Festival is globally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jamie Cullum, known for his unique blend of jazz, pop, and rock. Most famous for his dynamic stage presence and prodigious musical talent, Cullum first came to prominence with his major label breakthrough Twentysomething, who’s multi-million sales make it one of the UK’s best-selling albums of all time.