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Henley Festival unveils 2025 lineup featuring Diana Ross, Rick Astley and more
By Shivani Dubey | 20 June 2025 | Culture
Henley Festival, the UK’s only black-tie music festival, is back for the 2025 edition with Diana Ross, Rick Astley and more as headliners
Henley Festival, the UK’s only black-tie music and arts festival, returns for its 2025 edition from 9 to 13 July at Henley-on-Thames – with a glittering headline of stars to match. Artists like Diana Ross, Rick Astley, McFly, Matteo Bocelli and more are set to headline the music festival, alongside a programme of world-class talent across music, comedy and more.
Each year, Henley Festival features a world-class music programme of pop, world, classical, folk and jazz set alongside stellar comedy and cabaret, stunning art galleries and sculpture installations, roving performers, as well as dining, drinks, dancing and jaw-dropping fireworks.
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The festival also acts as a charity with a mission to support the next generation of talent through its RISE programme. As part of the Festival’s incredible line-up, the RISE stage gives a unique platform for emerging musicians and visual artists, as well offering opportunities for young people aspiring to work behind the scenes.
Speaking of the charity initiative, Jo Bausor, CEO of Henley Festival, said that it is ‘at the core of everything they do’.
“It’s an honour to be continuing our RISE programme into yet another year, supporting young and emerging artists by offering paid opportunities to perform, exhibit or complete work placements,” said Jo.
“It’s at the core of everything we do as a festival and there is no greater privilege than helping these incredible young artists and students kickstart their careers in roles across the cultural spectrum,” she added.
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The festival has also partnered with Westcoast, a Berkshire based technology company distributing some of the world’s leading tech brands, to support the charitable programme.
Westcoast’s marketing director Jess Tyley said in a statement that they are “thrilled to extend our continued support to Henley Festival’s RISE programme”, recognising its crucial role in promoting up-and-coming musicians “during these challenging times for grassroots music”.
The Henley Festival will run from 9 to 13 July at Henley-on-Thames, with tickets on sale now.