The headline sponsor for the Henley Festival has been announced.
Hemani will be the headline sponsor for the 2026 edition of the music and arts festival, which will take place from Wednesday, July 8, to Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Owned by Joe Hemani, founder of Westcoast, Hemani invests in pioneering technologies.
It will also sponsor the festival’s charitable programme 'RISE,' which aims to support burgeoning talent.
This includes sponsorship of the 'early RISErs' programme for under-18s, part of 'PLAYDATE @ Henley Festival,' and a strand of RISE that provides work experience opportunities for young people looking to work behind the scenes.
Mr Hemani was appointed honorary life president of the festival in 2022 and is reported to have a storied history of supporting the event.
Mr Hemani said: "I have been a great supporter of Henley Festival for more than 25 years, and I am thrilled that Hemani will not only be the headline sponsor for the spectacular 2026 edition of the festival but also help ensure that its charitable programme - RISE - remains at the very heart of this unmissable event."
Jo Bausor, CEO of Henley Festival, added: "Thank you to Joe and Hemani for all that you have done for Henley Festival, and the countdown is now on until we reveal the magical line-up for 2026!"
The line-up for Henley Festival 2026 Presented by Hemani will be announced early next year, with tickets on sale in February.
The festival, draped over five days, immerses attendees in a unique blend of music, art, and culture.
The event is the UK’s only black-tie festival and has welcomed guests on the banks of the River Thames since 1982.
Guests are invited to wear their finest attire, become part of the theatre, and support emerging talent through the Festival’s charitable programme, RISE.
Launched in 2022, RISE is designed to foster the growth of emerging talent across various creative fields, offering paid opportunities to learn, perform, and gain real industry experience.
Attendees can discover emerging talent at the RISE Gallery and the dedicated emerging talent stage.
World-class music from a diverse array of genres such as pop, jazz, folk, and classical music is spread out on the iconic Floating Stage and in various intimate riverside venues.
Art aficionados can peruse ten galleries, a dedicated Sculpture Garden, and striking installations across the festival grounds.
On Sunday morning, Playdate @ Henley Festival transforms the site into a vibrant, family-friendly wonderland filled with children’s entertainers, live performances, face-painting, and activities.
