Wychwood Music Festival 2009

29 - 31 May 2009, Cheltenham Racecourse

Since 2005 Cheltenham Racecourse plays host to Wychwood Music Festival, family friendly festival, featuring a mixture of music from world to folk, psychedelic pop to dance.

In 2009 Wychwood Music Festival will celebrate its 5th anniversary. This year's line up will include Super Furry Animals, Supergrass, Dub Colossus, The Wonder Stuff, Oysterband, The Beat, The Men They Couldn't Hang, Bellowhead, Little Boots, Cara Dillon, Red Light Company, Dohl Foundation, Kissmet and many more.

New for 2009 is a Children's Literature minifestival in association with The University of Worcester and Borders with interactive workshops and readings. A line-up of best-selling children's writers, illustrators, storytellers and poets will lead readings, workshops and sign copies of their latest titles across the weekend.

Once again Wychwood Festival is so much more than great music. Visitors can also look forward to the performances of top comedians, such as Arthur Smith, Mundo Jazz, Sol Bernstein and Robin Ince. Up on 'The Green' you will find 5 tents bursting with activities, workshops, shows, acoustic music and more, including the cinema. There are well over 100 different sessions including adult, children's and family activities and workshops for all ages.

Workshops will include circus skills, milonga sound therapy, laughter therapy and Inta Africa drum circle. Music will be provided by the best local acoustic artists, an intimate Acoustica performance and some busking. There will also be a games room and plenty of opportunities to play! There will be a site parade on Sunday. The parade will involve jugglers, dhol drummers, stiltwalkers and most importantly - you!

Wychwood has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. There are lots of places to chill out and enjoy excellent food and drink with friends and family. Traders selling clothing, jewellery, records, books, toys and much more.

The Healing Gardens is again offering a wonderful selection of relaxing and beneficial treatments for your body, mind and soul. Whether you need to escape from it all and relax, or be energised and revitalised, there is something for everyone. Weare pleased to welcome back the familiar faces from previous years,together with new healers and therapists for 2009.

Tickets are £110 per adult for full weekend (includes camping), children under 12 free.

For more information about this and other Cheltenham events please visit our Cheltenham events guide.