Henley Festival has announced Hemani as its headline sponsor for the 2026 edition of the UK’s only black-tie music and arts festival.
The event will officially be titled Henley Festival 2026 Presented by Hemani and will return to the riverside at Henley-on-Thames for five summer evenings, running from Wednesday 08 July to Sunday 12 July 2026.
Hemani is owned by Joe Hemani, founder of Westcoast, and is focused on empowering innovation through investment in pioneering technologies that help shape the future.
A long-standing supporter of Henley Festival, Joe Hemani was appointed Honorary Life President in 2022 in recognition of his continued commitment to the event.
As part of the headline sponsorship, Hemani will also support Henley Festival’s charitable programme, RISE, which champions emerging talent both on and off stage.
The partnership includes sponsorship of the early RISErs programme for under 18s, delivered through PLAYDATE @ Henley Festival, as well as RISE initiatives that create behind-the-scenes work experience opportunities for young people interested in careers within the creative industries.
Joe Hemani, Chairman of 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, said:
“Henley Festival is both incredibly lucky and deeply grateful to have had the invaluable counsel and support of Joe Hemani for so many years. 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 lineup for Henley Festival 2026 Presented by Hemani will be revealed early next year, with tickets set to go on sale in February.
The festival will once again offer a diverse programme of world-class music, visual arts, comedy, fine dining and family-friendly experiences, all set against the iconic backdrop of the River Thames.
