Henley Royal Regatta remains one of the town’s defining summer moments, a week when the river comes alive with world‑class rowing, vibrant crowds and a uniquely Henley sense of occasion. Alongside the racing, the atmosphere on the riverbank has grown.

This year, Secret Raves, a Henley-based events company known for its hugely popular Town Hall nights, unveils a secret riverside location, bringing its signature music series to Old Blades, next to the Upper Thames Rowing Club, during Regatta Week.

The programme blends daytime rowing with festival-quality evening entertainment, featuring iconic anthems from the 90s and 00s. It brings a standout line-up to a laid-back, luxury setting with a smart summer dress code, combining a friendly atmosphere with high-energy moments.

With options starting from free, it offers an accessible way to enjoy the river, while encouraging audiences back to the Regatta stretch, where the music, atmosphere and riverside setting speak for themselves. The series features a week of themed evening events, alongside daytime hospitality from 11am.

The programme opens on Tuesday with an Anthems Takeover Launch Party, beginning with a live energetic performance from local musician Hugo before headliners EMF, best known for their era-defining hit ‘Unbelievable’, and Ultimate Coldplay bring their crowd-favourite tribute show to the Thames. Henley’s favourite DJ Jamie Taylor will close the evening with a set of indie bangers.

Wednesday dives into Trance Anthems, with Radio 1’s Dave Pearce back in Henley after a sell-out appearance, joined by Rob Tissera for a high-energy night of euphoric, genre-defining tracks.

Thursday presents pure 90s on the riverbank with a Madchester versus Britpop theme, led by an indie DJ set from Bez of Happy Mondays fame, followed by Supernova, the world’s greatest Oasis tribute band known for their recent support of Oasis Live ’25 at BOXPARK Wembley.

On Friday, the attention shifts to UK Garage, with a special line‑up including So Solid Crew’s Romeo and Lisa Maffia, Sweet Female Attitude, Oxide & Neutrino and Femme Fatale bringing some of the most recognisable names from the genre’s early-2000s peak. To top it off MC DT delivers the iconic ‘’We’re Loving It, Loving It, Loving It’’ energy on the mic.

Saturday sees a massive Cream Classics Showcase on the Thames, bringing a signature event from the iconic dance brand to a special Regatta Saturday in an intimate riverside setting. A heavyweight line-up featuring Soniqué, Danny Rampling, Allister Whitehead and Cream resident Counterpart will deliver a defining soundtrack of classic dance moments, including the summer anthem “Feel So Good”, for feel-good riverbank vibes all day and night.

The series concludes on Sunday with the Secret Raves Regatta Closing Party and Finals Day, featuring a Balearic Brunch with artisan food and bottomless options, bringing White Isle energy to the Thames and riverbank. Ibiza-inspired sets from Alex P and Slipmatt set the tone for a Sunday Sessions, sun-soaked finish from midday into the early evening.

Tickets are on sale now and are available at Secret Raves at the 2026 Henley Royal Regatta – Old Blades, Henley Riverside