Henley Festival
Henley Festival

Darcy Winter

6:45 pm on Thursday 10 Jul 25


Darcy tries to grasp the ‘why’s’ of human behaviour in her songs, and her fanbase seem to have the same questions. With recent support from the BBC, Wonderland dubbing her as a ‘rising star’, and a glowing review from Clout, she has started creating a real community on the London circuit.

‘Classic with an Edge’ – Her time based in Bristol combined with her Dad showing her Jazz classics (alongside NWA, but that perhaps hasn’t imprinted itself so obviously in her music) has created her sound. Lush jazz chords, heavy baselines, and raw lyrics create a soulful, jazz/pop sound with a heavier undercurrent. The music translates on stage to something really special.

2024 saw an impressive first year, where alongside her band she performed at venues such as The Troubadour, Paper Dress Vintage, Camden Assembly and The Bedford amongst many other stages. She also performed in the finals to play Glastonbury 2025. With her debut album having released this year, there is nothing but up. Fans of Olivia Dean, Chase & Status, Billie Holiday… watch this space.


FESTIVAL TIPS

ARRIVE EARLY

There’s so much to experience at Henley Festival it’s worth being ready to go when the gates open at 5pm.

DIG OUT YOUR BEST FROCK

You can never be overdressed at Henley!

FOOD & DRINK

DRINK WITH A VIEW

Head to the Moët Champagne Lawn for a glass of fizz and an amazing view of the river.

HUNGRY?

We have three fabulous pre-bookable restaurants. Our food concessions and new non-bookable pop-up restaurant, The Hidden Garden, will be open every evening.

YOUR VISIT

WHAT SHALL I WEAR?

Henley Festival has a black tie dress code.

WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?

Car parks opens at 4pm, festival gates open at 5pm.

DO I NEED A WRISTBAND?

Wristbands will be given out at the entrance gates upon presentation of a valid ticket.

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