A weekend to remember awaits at Wilderness Festival 2023, which kicked off yesterday and will run through Sunday, inviting attendees to step into a world of unbound imagination, eclectic music, and unexpected adventures. Known for its potent mix of escapism, high jinks, and wholesome hedonism, Wilderness offers a safe haven where attendees can unabashedly be themselves and explore their wild side.
Brimming with a compelling lineup of artists like Fatboy Slim and The Chemical Brothers, the four-day event is more than just a music festival. It’s a sensory cornucopia, overflowing with diverse experiences ranging from mouth-watering culinary delights to rejuvenating workshops. For those looking to connect with nature, opportunities for forest foraging await, while those inclined towards artistic expression can participate in creative crafting. All-encompassing games and thought-provoking debates also form a part of the impressive agenda, ensuring the festival is a well-rounded experience with something to pique the interests of everyone.
Tickets are still available from this page on Ticketmaster.
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Wilderness Festival 2023 set times:
Friday 4th August
Wilderness Stage
- 15:35 – 16:35: Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems
- 17:05 – 17:50: Mae Stephens
- 18:20 – 19:05: Joesef
- 19:35 – 20:35: Confidence Man
- 21:15 – 22:45: The Chemical Brothers
The Smudge
- 13:30 – 14:30: Flatville Aces
- 15:00 – 16:00: 1000 Mile Highway
- 16:30 – 17:30: Zuzu Kings
- 18:00 – 19:00: Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell
- 19:15 – 20:00: Nuha Ruby Ra
- 20:30 – 21:30: Cut A Shine
- 22:00 – 23:00: NoGood Boyo
- 23:30 – 00:30: Wanton String Band
- 00:30 – 02:00: Popola
The Valley
- 22:00 – 00:00: Gabrielle Kwarteng
- 00:00 – 02:00: Honey Dijon
- 02:00 – 04:00: TSHA
The Jumpyard
- 12:00 – 14:00: Jalepeno Sound System
- 14:00 – 15:00: Stephanie Santiago
- 15:00 – 15:30: Jalepeno Sound System
- 15:30 – 16:30: La Chinaca
- 16:30 – 17:00: DJ Chris Tofu
- 17:00 – 18:00: shunTA!
- 18:00 – 18:30: DJ Chris Tofu
- 18:30 – 19:30: Sonny E.
- 19:30 – 20:00: Chris Tofo
- 20:00 – 21:00: Beans On Toast
- 21:00 – 22:00: Jalepeno Sound System
- 22:00 – 22:45: La Chinaca
- 22:45 – 23:15: Jalepeno Sound System
- 23:15 – 00:30: Los Bitchos
- 00:30 – 01:00: Jalepeno Sound System
- 01:00 – 02:00: The Allergies
Set times for The Husltle and Peacock Bar are available on the official Wilderness Festival 2023 app, along with the schedules for dozens of arts, talks & debates, family and feasting venues. It’s available here on the Google Play Store for Android and here on the iPhone App Store.
Saturday 5th August
Wilderness Stage
- 15:35 – 16:35: The Zombies
- 17:05 – 17:50: GoGo Penguin
- 18:20 – 19:05: Franc Moody
- 19:35 – 20:35: Arlo Parks
- 21:15 – 22:45: Christine and the Queens
The Smudge
- 12:00 – 13:00: Yasmin Hass
- 13:30 – 14:30: Intimate Friends
- 15:00 – 16:00: Facesoul x Michael Sebastian
- 16:30 – 17:30: Bel Cobain
- 18:00 – 19:00: Kaidi Akinnibi
- 19:30 – 20:30: Parthenope
- 21:00 – 22:00: Mikoudi
- 22:30 – 23:30: Heritage
- 00:00 – 01:30: Pigeon
The Valley
- 22:00 – 00:00: DJ Paulette
- 00:00 – 02:00: Kerri Chandler
- 02:00 – 04:00: Elliot Schooling & Liam Palmer (Appetite)
The Jumpyard
- 12:00 – 13:00: Madame Electrifie
- 13:00 – 14:00: Azamiah
- 14:00 – 14:30: Evil Twin
- 14:30 – 15:15: Kaidi Akinnibi
- 15:00 – 15:30: Evil Twin
- 15:30 – 16:30: Mikoudi
- 16:30 – 17:00: Evil Twin
- 17:00 – 18:00: Das Brass
- 18:00 – 18:30: Evil Twin
- 18:30 – 19:30: Batala Portsmouth
- 19:30 – 20:00: Evil Twin
- 20:00 – 20:45: ZV/ZUU
- 20:45 – 22:00: Everybody Loves To Boogie
- 22:00 – 23:00: Acid Klaus
- 23:00 – 23:30: Everybody Loves to Boogie
- 23:30 – 00:30: Walt Disco
- 00:30 – 01:00: Evil Twin
- 01:00 – 02:00: DJ Chris Tofu with Batala Portsmouth, Das Brass & John Swale: Bass Line Party and friends
Set times for The Husltle and Peacock Bar are available on the official Wilderness Festival 2023 app, along with the schedules for dozens of arts, talks & debates, family and feasting venues. It’s available here on the Google Play Store for Android and here on the iPhone App Store.
Sunday 6th August
Wilderness Stage
- 15:35 – 16:35: Paul Simon’s Graceland Re-Imagined by The London African Gospel Choir
- 17:05 – 17:50: Flyte
- 18:20 – 19:05: Pip Millett
- 19:35 – 20:35: Sugababes
- 21:15 – 22:45: Fatboy Slim
The Smudge
- 12:00 – 13:00: Ellie Bleach
- 13:00 – 14:00: Ella More
- 14:30 – 15:30: UCHE YARA
- 16:00 – 17:00: Little Quirks
- 17:30 – 18:30: Lime Garden
- 19:00 – 20:00: Personal Trainer
- 20:30 – 21:00: Sans Soucis
- 21:30 – 22:45: Hamish Hawk
The Valley
- 19:30 – 21:00: Storm Mollison
- 21:00 – 22:30: Todd Terry
- 22:30 – 00:00: Eats Everything presents History Of Rave
The Jumpyard
- 12:00 – 14:00: DJ Lee Petryszyn
- 14:00 – 14:30: Gus Robertson
- 14:30 – 15:15: Ballin’ Jacks
- 15:15 – 15:45: Gus Robertson
- 15:45 – 16:30: Frances and The Majesties
- 16:30 – 17:00: Gus Robertson
- 17:00 – 18:00: CVC
- 18:00 – 18:30: DJ Chris Tofu
- 18:30 – 19:15: Los Dedos
- 19:15 – 19:45: DJ Chris Tofu
- 19:45 – 20:30: Behind the Mask
- 20:30 – 21:00: DJ Chris Tofu
- 21:00 – 21:45: The Midnight Zu
Set times for The Husltle and Peacock Bar are available on the official Wilderness Festival 2023 app, along with the schedules for dozens of arts, talks & debates, family and feasting venues. It’s available here on the Google Play Store for Android and here on the iPhone App Store.
Tickets
Tickets are still available from this page on Ticketmaster. Live-in vehicle tickets and glamping accomodation have sold out, but most other types of ticket remain available. Day tickets are not available for Wilderness so you’ll need to buy a full weekend camping ticket if you want to attend.
Pricing
- £275.40: Adult weekend ticket
- £229.50: Adult weekend ticket group deal (must buy six)
- £129.60: Teen weekend ticket (13-17 years old)
- £44: Junior weekend ticket (6-12 years old)
- £11: Child weekend ticket (0-5 years old)
Weather
As festival-goers prepare for a memorable weekend at the Wilderness Festival 2023, they’ll need to be ready to dance in the rain, with mixed weather conditions forecasted for Charlbury this weekend. The Met Office has warned of potential showers sprinkling across the festival, adding an unpredictable element to the atmosphere.
Saturday, in particular, might require festival-goers to pack their raincoats and wellies, as it’s predicted to see the heaviest rainfall, according to the forecast. Despite the weather, the party is unlikely to be dampened, with attendees set to immerse themselves in the music, workshops, and wilderness experiences that the festival promises.
Location
Wilderness Festival takes place at Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire. Make sure you follow the yellow signs on the approach to the festival, rather than your satnav, to ensure you enter via the correct gate and avoid passing through Charlbury Town.
Line-up poster
Image credits:
Ray Baseley
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