The lineup for Forestry England Delamere’s Forest Live 2026 has officially arrived, with a range of global superstars set to take the stage.
From 17-21 June, the spectacular woodland venue will come alive with an eclectic blend of indie, dance, pop, rock and reggae, guaranteed to appeal to every musical taste. Forest Live celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a stacked lineup, playing in stunning forest venues including, Forestry England Cannock Chase, Delemere Forest, High Lodge Thetford Forest and Westonbirt Arboretum.
Nile Rodgers & Chic have been announced as the final headliners for the event, performing at the Thetford Forest. They complete a stellar headline line-up that includes:
- Fatboy Slim (appearing at all venues)
- Richard Ashcroft (Westonbirt Arboretum)
- Rick Astley (Westonbirt Arboretum)
- McFly (Cannock Chase Forest, Demalere Forest and Thetford Forest)
- Billy Ocean & Marti Pellow (Cannock Chase Forest)
- Garbage & Skunt Anansie (Delamere Forest)
- Deacon Blue & Lightning Seeds (Westonbirt Arboretum)
- Becky Hill (Cannock Chase Forest)
- Snow Patrol (Thetford Forest)
- The Kooks (Delamere Forest)
- UB40 ft Ali Campbell (appearing at all venues)
The event not only gives audiences an opportunity to experience an array of incredible live performances, it also supports Forestry England in their mission to look after our natural wildlife, woods and forests. They manage the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests for millions of people to enjoy every year all whilst providing vital homes for wildlife, making our air cleaner to breathe and producing sustainable timber.
Tickets for all shows are on sale now through www.forestlive.com, where fans can sign up for further information, announcements, and Forestry England information.
Article by Grace