The main stage hosted a phenomenal run of headline performances throughout the weekend. Friday opened with powerhouse dance sets from Eats Everything and legendary DJ Carl Cox. On Saturday, rising pop star Chloe Qisha, electronic pioneers Soulwax, indie-pop favourites Saint Etienne, and the iconic Scissor Sisters took over the spotlight.
Sunday brought a global festival premiere with SISTERS: Curated by Annie Lennox, presented alongside festival charity partner The Circle. Lennox was joined on stage by Jessie Ware, Benedict Wong, Becky Sikasa, and Ríoghnach Connolly for stunning renditions of hit classics. Sunday night headliners The Last Dinner Party joined Lennox for a rousing group performance of Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves, before closing out the festival with their first-ever headline festival set. The weekend also featured secret acoustic and DJ sets across the grounds from Jake Shears, Professor Green, and Carl Cox.
Beyond the main stage, The Valley and The Riddle kept crowds dancing late into the night with sets from Groove Armada, Nic Fanciulli, and 2manydjs. The Atrium featured diverse performances ranging from the 18-piece Afro-Cuban New Regency Orchestra to a live recording of The Guilty Feminist podcast. Meanwhile, The House of Sublime showcased boundary-pushing cabaret and drag.
Wilderness continued its legacy of exceptional dining with Long Table Banquets hosted by Andi Oliver in support of The Circle, alongside menus crafted by acclaimed chefs Atul Kochhar, Margot Henderson OBE, Mike Davies, and Theo Randall. Guests also recharged through the extensive wellness offerings, including lakeside saunas, cold plunges, and Peloton sessions, while enjoying this year’s whimsical theme, Bureau of Lost Things.
Wilderness will return to Cornbury Park next summer from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th August 2027.
