Find Your Wild At Wilderness Festival 2025
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Returning for its fourteenth edition, Wilderness Festival 2025 is set to take over Cornbury Park, transforming the nature reserve into an unmissable haven of music, arts, and adventure. This year’s theme, “Find Your Wild,” captures the festival’s essence: a space where creativity flourishes and every moment is a manifestation of artistic expression.
Wilderness Festival has carved its reputation by effortlessly mixing top-tier live music with gourmet dining experiences, thought-provoking talks and immersive outdoor experiences. It’s a place where music lovers, gourmands, thinkers and dreamers unite in a heady mix of expression and exploration. With an electric 2025 lineup featuring established acts and emerging artists, the festival once again stands out as a celebration well worth experiencing for arts and entertainment lovers of all kinds.
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Music Lineup
The Wilderness Stage will pulsate with the sounds of genre-defining artists, headlined by the legendary Supergrass, celebrating 30 years of their seminal album I Should Coco. Orbital, pioneers of the UK rave scene, bring their mind-bending, improvisational live show, while Wet Leg, fresh off their Brit Award and Grammy wins, deliver their high-energy indie rock. Rounding out the headline acts are Basement Jaxx, returning with their first full live show in a decade, promising a full-throttle, dancefloor-shaking spectacle.
Beyond the main stage, Wilderness showcases a diverse array of artists, from the atmospheric dream-pop of Air to the ethereal vocals of Aurora. The festival’s iconic dance haven, The Valley, will see Annie Mac headline, bringing her signature blend of dance anthems and underground gems. Meanwhile, The Atrium welcomes soul sensation Jalen Ngonda and Women In Jazz, celebrating the best in contemporary jazz.
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An Immersive Arts and Culture Playground
Wilderness isn’t only about music—it’s an artistic sanctuary. The House of Sublime returns with its avant-garde performances, blending drag, cabaret, and interactive theatre. The Yard Theatre takeover brings bold storytelling and boundary-pushing stagecraft, while intimate discussions range from erotic literature to political discourse. Festival-goers can also dive into hands-on creative workshops, from zine-making to life-casting, all curated to spark inspiration and self-expression.
For those who crave spectacle and participation, The Wilderness Orchestra promises a transcendent experience. Their From Ragtime to the Rat Pack performance reimagines classics with a 70-piece symphony, while God’s Jukebox turns personal memories into live orchestral dedications. And, of course, the beloved Wilderness Choir returns, inviting festival-goers to raise their voices in collective harmony.
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A Culinary Revolution
Wilderness pioneered the concept of fine dining in a field, and 2025 is no exception. This year’s Chef’s Table will host culinary stars Andy Beynon, Anna Haugh and Josh Overington, each offering intimate lakeside dining experiences that blend innovation with impeccable flavor. The Long Table Banquet, a woodland feast under the stars, promises communal indulgence, while forest-to-table experiences redefine the connection between nature and nourishment.
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Nature, Wellbeing and Wild Adventures
Amidst the revelry, Wilderness Festival remains committed to its natural surroundings. The Sanctuary provides a wellness retreat with yoga, meditation and therapeutic sessions, while the Lakeside Spa offers the ultimate in outdoor luxury. Adventurers can dive into wild swimming, foraging workshops and even forest bathing, reconnecting with nature in the most immersive ways.
The festival’s In The Wild ethos takes a front seat this year, ensuring every aspect—whether it’s music, arts or food—is experienced in harmony with the stunning Wychwood forest setting.
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A Celebration of Freedom and Creativity
More than just a festival, Wilderness is an invitation: to step outside the ordinary, to embrace joy, to be inspired. Whether dancing under the stars, experiencing world-class cuisine, or discovering a new creative passion, Wilderness 2025 promises an unforgettable journey into the wild.
So, unplug, dive in and be free.
Tickets are on sale now at Wilderness Festival Website
