Henley Royal Regatta
2027 date to be announced · Henley-on-Thames
The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet. It last ran on Tue, 30 Jun 2026 — we’ll update this page as soon as the organiser confirms, or check their website below for the latest.
Henley Royal Regatta is the world's most famous rowing event, drawing elite crews from around the globe to race on the iconic Henley reach. Five days of world-class competition, tradition, and riverside spectacle.
Key Details
- Last held
- 30 June 2026 — 5 July 2026
- Location
- Henley-on-Thames
- Distance / Category
- Rowing - Regatta
- Organiser
- British Rowing
- Discipline
- Rowing
- Region
- South East
Entries are handled on the organiser’s own website.
What to Bring
A recommended kit list for rowing events like Henley Royal Regatta:
- ▸A 5-year-guaranteed Ultra Dry bag to keep kit dry
- ▸Kit layers and a change of clothes
- ▸Water bottle and nutrition
- ▸Blister plasters and tape
- ▸Phone and valuables kept dry on the bank
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