Line up 2026

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Friday Highlights
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Youngr

An electrifying DJ set blending live performance, electronic music and infectious energy

evival Abba Tribute Band

Revival Abba Tribute Band

Sing, dance and kick off the weekend with an unforgettable Friday night party.

Chloëbeth

Experience breathtaking soprano vocals as Chloëbeth brings classical favourites, musical theatre and contemporary songs to life.

Modern Biology

Modern Biology - Field Trip

Modern Biology has brought 'plant music' to the masses. Originally educated as a biologist, veteran musician Tarun Nayar brings his passion for nature and sound together in a project that is organismic, immediate, uplifting, and deeply contextual.

Namiri - Acoustic kirtan, sacred singing circle

Namirí is a South American electronic music artist who blends organic sounds with downtempo and folk influences to create immersive, soulful music.

Toni Jones

Toni Jones

Join Toni Jones founder of The Shelf Help Book Club for Kitchen Conversations and her check in workshop.

James O Keefe

Coach, mindset and performance. Helping you find your edge without burning out. Manage the inner noise

Louise Hill

Founder of Go Henry - Learn how to give your kids a head start with money skills

 Chris Wimshurst

Chris Wimshurst

Life Coach and Psychologist helping you reconnect through nature, breathwork and practical wellbeing

Saturday Highlights
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Queen Tribute

Don't Stop Queen Now

Sing, dance and celebrate the biggest Queen anthems with one of the UK's leading tribute bands.

Ruby Wax

Ruby Wax

Quiet an overactive mind with one of Britain's best-loved writers and comedians.

Anna Whitehouse

Anna Whitehouse

Join Mother Pukka for an inspiring talk before she takes to the decks for an unforgettable DJ set.

Jules Von Hep

Jules Von Hep

Jules Von Hep is a bestselling author, confidence expert. Jules shares simple, practical ways to quiet self-doubt, build confidence and feel more comfortable in your own skin.

Anna Mathur

Anna Mathur

Psychotherapist and bestselling author sharing practical tools for calmer, more confident living.

Mr Motivator

Mr Motivator

Fitness icon bringing his infectious energy, motivation and feel-good workouts to The Big Retreat.

Annalie Howling

Annalie Howling

Annalie Howling is a trauma specialist and resilience expert who helps people manage stress, regulate their nervous system and perform at their best. Expect practical tools and inspiring insights to help you build confidence, resilience and lasting wellbeing.

Blaine

Blaine

BLAINE: 35 years of sound. From 80's inspired landscapes to solo creation, turning experience into atmospheric truth. Music isn't a career—it's a lifeline.

Luisa Bradshaw White

Luisa Bradshaw White

Experience a heart-opening cacao ceremony, shamanic drumming, conscious connected breathwork, Reiki healing and a calming sound journey.

Dr Peter Lovatt

Dr Peter Lovatt

Dance psychologist and bestselling author exploring how movement can boost your mood, creativity and wellbeing.

Gareth Timmins

Gareth Timmins

Gareth Timmins is a former Royal Marines Commando, bestselling author and behavioural performance coach who specialises in helping people build resilience, perform under pressure and develop a stronger mindset.

Karne Newby

Karen Newby

Joining us in the Chef's Kitchen, nutritional therapist and author Karen Newby shares practical advice on nutrition, energy and navigating menopause.

Dale Pinnock

Dale Pinnock

The Medicinal Chef and nutritionist Dale Pinnock shares practical ways to use food to support everyday health and wellbeing.

Sarah Ann Macklin

Sarah Ann Macklin

Nutritionist and Live Well Be Well founder Sarah Ann Macklin explores how what we eat can influence our mood, energy and everyday lives.

Hannah Barth

Hannah Barth

Hannah Barth of Purely Nourishing shares simple, delicious and nourishing food ideas for busy mums.

Hannah Alderson

Hannah Alderson

Hormone specialist Hannah Alderson shares a refreshingly positive approach to hormones, food and feeling more in tune with your body.

Ellen Picton

Ellen Picton

Registered nutritionist Ellen Picton explores how science, nature and personalised nutrition can help us better understand our bodies.

Margaret Bell

Margaret Bell

Margaret Bell of True Balance shares how intuitive eating can support your hormones, nourish your gut and help you feel more connected to your body.

Sunday Highlights
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Hang Massive

Hang Massive

Close the weekend with the mesmerising sounds of Hang Massive, blending handpan, rhythm and uplifting soundscapes in an unforgettable performance.

Namiri

Namiri

Experience an uplifting Ecstatic Dance journey with organic beats, soulful rhythms and immersive electronic soundscapes

Dr Joshua Wolrich

Dr Joshua Wolrich

Dr Joshua Wolrich is an NHS surgeon, bestselling author and one of the UK's leading voices on nutrition and wellbeing. Known for cutting through diet myths with humour and evidence, Joshua helps people build a healthier relationship with food, body image and long-term health—without guilt, fads or restrictive dieting.

Gail Porter

Gail Porter is a much-loved TV presenter, author and mental health advocate known for her warmth, honesty and humour. She speaks openly about life’s highs and lows, sharing her experiences with refreshing candour and plenty of laughs.

Shivani

Shivani

Kirtan - Meditative mantra chanting & Indian tabla drums

Anna Gough

Anna Gough is the founder of The Breathing Tree and an integrative somatic breathwork practitioner with over 20 years' experience. Her work blends breathwork, body-based practices and nervous system regulation to help people reduce stress, build resilience and reconnect with themselves.

Farzanah Nasser

Farzanah Nasser

Nutritionist, author and functional medicine practitioner Farzanah Nasser shares practical insights into gut health, nutrition and everyday wellbeing.

Ryan Riley

Ryan Riley

Life Kitchen founder and bestselling author Ryan Riley shares his uplifting approach to food, flavour and the joy of eating well.

Nikkie Windsor

Nikkie Windsor

Gut health specialist Nikki Windsor shares practical guidance to calm digestive symptoms, support your gut and reclaim your energy.

Michele Cooper

Michele Cooper

Author of 'One Dish Four Ways'
Trying to live the best life whilst living alongside Parkinson's Disease & Epileps

Hannah Lanel

Hannah Lanel

Founder at THE FORE, Leading Nutritionist, Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity Management, Behavioural Change Trainer, Practical Stress Resilience Coach

Every Day
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Professor Joyce Harper

Professor Joyce Harper

Joyce Harper is a Professor of Reproductive Science at UCL. She is an educator, author, podcaster, academic, researcher and public speaker whose work empowers women to lead happy and healthy lives.

Harrison Ward

Harrison Ward (AKA Fell Foodie)

Harrison Ward, aka Fell Foodie, is an outdoor cook, author and mental health advocate who combines his love of food with the restorative power of the great outdoors.

Ionica Adriana

Ionica Adriana

Ionica Adriana is a TV and radio presenter, actress and inspirational speaker, known for her work with the BBC and appearances in Coronation Street. She’ll be hosting our Main Stage and a selection of talks throughout the weekend.

Kwoklyn Wan

Kwoklyn Wan

Kwoklyn Wan is a celebrated chef, author and broadcaster known for making delicious Chinese cooking accessible to everyone. He’ll also be hosting our Chef’s Kitchen Stage throughout the weekend.

Cassie Watts

Cassie Watts

Cassie Watts is a self-leadership coach specialising in high-impact coaching and Rapid Transformational Therapy. She’ll be hosting empowering workshops across the weekend.

Louise Peers

Louise Peers

Louise Peers is an HCPC-registered Clinical Sleep Scientist and CBT-I specialist with 35 years of NHS experience, helping people understand sleep problems and find a way back to restful nights.

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