Pack your bags and grab your hiking boots! Gone Wild Festival is coming back to Powderham Castle, Devon, from 21st to 24th August 2025! Co-created with survival legend Bear Grylls, this 4-day family festival mixes thrilling outdoor adventures, epic live music, and unforgettable experiences for all ages. I have all the exciting details you want to know, so keep reading to find out more!
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A Music Line-Up That Will Blow You Away
With just a few weeks to go, excitement is building for main stage performances from huge names! Clean Bandit will be making their Gone Wild debut, lighting up the night with their Grammy-winning hits. Sophie Ellis-Bextor is set to bring her famous Kitchen Disco to the main stage, mixing disco, 80s electronica, and pop vibes. And if that wasn’t enough, Ministry of Sound Classical will reimagine iconic dance tracks with a 50-piece orchestra and a spectacular laser light show. Supporting acts include The Zutons, Professor Green, Lucy Spraggan, and even the iconic duo Dick & Dom.
Build Your Own Adventure
Gone Wild packs in over 100 outdoor activities where families can choose their own adventure! Think bushcraft lessons with Bear Grylls’ Survival Academy, caving, combat archery, spear making, and wild cooking. There will even be a “gross eat” station for the brave-hearted. Want something more chilled? There’s family yoga, paddleboarding, scuba diving, and even a wild sauna for some much-needed downtime.
Inspirational Talks & Epic Live Shows
And don’t worry, it’s not just about getting muddy. Gone Wild also brings together inspirational speakers like parenting icon Anna Whitehouse (Mother Pukka), and Bear Grylls himself! Plus, live shows and performances from Brainiac Live Remixed, Taskmaster, Maddie Moate, and plenty more will keep the energy high all weekend.
“This Year, We’re Going Big!”
Festival founder Oliver Mason promises an even bigger experience this year. Hear it from him yourself:
“This year, we’re going big. We have more activities on offer than ever before, and some legendary bands. Everyone who comes to Gone Wild will have a unique experience, as they tailor-make the festival with their own choice of activities. We want families to create their own adventure, working together to challenge each other, try new things and have a weekend they couldn’t experience anywhere else.”
Your Ultimate Summer Highlight
With 20 bands, 15 guest speakers, and 4 days of adventure, Gone Wild 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable festivals of the summer. Whether you’re dancing under the stars or embarking on a wild adventure, this is where memories are made.
Tickets are on sale now – grab yours here before they sell out!
