Confirmed speakers include political theorist Noam Chomsky, physicist Lawrence Krauss, Diane Abbott, Ed Milliband and former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. All of this alongside an electrifying programme of music, comedy, culture and performance.
Nowhere else on earth are ideas and hedonism so closely intertwined...With over 250 acts, we carefully hand-pick our Music & Performance events to meld old favourites with the cutting edge. With a sensational line-up of artists, including Brit and Mercury award winners and Grammy nominees alike, this year's festival looks set to be the biggest and best yet. From exhilarating beats to intimate gigs from enchanting solo singers, every taste is catered for. Elsewhere at the festival, revellers scour the nooks and crannies of our idyllic site for every type of entertainment going. Laugh until your cheeks ache with the UK’s funniest comic talent. Put on your glad rags for the Masked Ball and dance until your feet hurt with our internationally renowned DJ sets. Pace yourself. It’s going to be mayhem. Find the music line up here.
Whether you're after a spectacular four course banquet or a quick snack between sessions; exotic world foods, local
ciders or a slice of homemade cake, you'll find a whole range of exceptional eateries across the two festival sites. Sample everything from fresh summer salads to barbequed meats and rustic, artisan bread in our Globe Kitchen, a pop-up restaurant boasting a delicious array of freshly prepared, locally procured and sustainably sourced food.
We've got a really special new addition to the festival this year - the Waterfront Bar & Kitchen. This magical riverside restaurant, bar and music venue is open from 8am to 2am, serving award-winning food accompanied by the best acoustic acts. The Waterfront is also home to our convivial long table banquets where you can join friends old and new, and enjoy a four-course feast in our spellbinding festival banquet hall. More here.
