Fatboy Slim, Deacon Blue, UB40 ft. Ali Campbell, Rick Astley, Richard Ashcroft

Forestry England Westonbirt Arboretum 2026 gigs from 24-28 June 2026 have been finalised. Massive headliners include Fatboy Slim (24 June), Deacon Blue (25 June), UB40 ft. Ali Campbell (26 June), Rick Astley (27 June) and Richard Ashcroft (28 June).

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Artists from the world of indie, rock, pop, dance and reggae will be enthralling fans in the stunning woodland venue from 24 June when the series opener superstar DJ and Producer, Fatboy Slim takes to the stage. Following him will be the timeless genius of Deacon Blue followed by reggae legends UB40 ft Ali Campbell. The weekend will see the woodland stage handed over to pop royalty Rick Astley on the Saturday with The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft closing the weekend on the Sunday. 

Merging stellar performances from world-class acts with beautiful outdoor locations to create an atmosphere like no other, Forest Live will celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2026 with stunning shows in four forest venues: Forestry England Cannock Chase, Delamere Forest, High Lodge Thetford Forest and Westonbirt Arboretum.

Forestry England manage and care for the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests. They use the money Forest Live raises to maintain these beautiful natural areas for everyone to enjoy, run important conservation projects and keep growing trees. Last year they planted some 7.4 million trees and welcomed 313 million visits in 2024/25. Everyone in England lives within a one-hour drive of one of the nation’s forests. Over two million people have enjoyed the Forest Live gigs over the last 25 years. 

Following a hugely successful run of shows over the past 25 years, this year sees Forestry England present the concert series in partnership with Live Nation’s Cuffe & Taylor for the third year running. 

Forestry England Westonbirt Arboretum - Forest Live 2026 dates

Wednesday 24 June: Fatboy Slim

Thursday 25 June: Deacon Blue (with Lightning Seeds)

Friday 26 June: UB40 ft Ali Campbell (with Bitty McLean + Reggae Roast ft MC Horseman)

Saturday 27 June: Rick Astley (with The Lottery Winners)

Sunday June 28 June: Richard Ashcroft (with Tom Meighan + Apollo Junction)

Tickets on sale now - get Forest Live 2026 tickets here.