Forbidden Forest Announces First Names for 2026 as It Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
The cult favourite Forbidden Forest has revealed the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition, and will mark the 10th anniversary with one of its most ambitious lineups to date. Taking place from 4 - 7 June 2026 at Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, the milestone celebration will be headlined by Michael Bibi, Pendulum DJ, Hannah Laing, Holy Priest and Chris Stussy.
In a UK festival exclusive, the globally renowned Arcadia Spider will make its Forbidden Forest debut. The 50-tonne, fire-breathing installation constructed from recycled military and industrial materials will transform the festival into an immersive, 360-degree experience of light, sound and performance.
The Arcadia Spider will sit alongside a range of other stages, each designed with Forbidden Forest’s signature focus on creativity and high-end production.
2026 also introduces the new Lakeside Retreat campsite, complete with swimming pools, hot tubs, a sauna, and secret DJ sets.
Beyond the music, the festival features a silent disco, funfair, bars, food village, chill-out zones, and games, offering an all-encompassing experience for attendees.
Leading the lineup, Michael Bibi makes a long-awaited return to the stage, bringing his signature groove and renewed energy to the Forest. Drum & bass icons Pendulum DJ will deliver one of their explosive live performances, while Scottish DJ and producer Hannah Laing continues her meteoric rise following a breakout year. Holy Priest adds his dark, cinematic techno sound to the mix, and Dutch producer Chris Stussy returns after a viral debut set in 2025.
Tickets go on sale 10am Wednesday 19th November via www.forbidden-forest.co.uk
Phase One A-Z Lineup:
A LITTLE SOUND, ALEX FARELL, ALISHA, ALT8, ANDY C, BK, BOU, BULLET TOOTH, CHRIS STUSSY, CRU 2, CULTURE SHOCK, DANNY BYRD, DENON REED, DJ EZ, DJ Q, DOD, DR BANANA, EAST END DUBS, EWAN MCVICAR, FMS, GASKIN, GIRLS DON'T SYNC, HANNAH LAING, HARRIET JAXXON, HEDEX, HOLY GOOF, HOLY PRIEST, HYBRID MINDS, JAMBACK, JAMES HYPE, JAMIE DUGGAN, JESS BAYS, JOE HUNT, K MOTIONZ, KINGS OF THE ROLLERS & INJA, KOLTER, KOVEN, LENS, LOW STEPPA, LP RHYTHM, LUKE DEAN, LUUK VAN DIJK, MAX DEAN, MICHAEL BIBI, MK, MODERN FUNKTION, MORGAN SEATREE, MOZEY, MPH, OBSKUR, OMAR +, PENDULUM DJ, POLA & BRYSON, ROSSI, RUE JAY, SHY FX, SIDNEY CHARLES, SILVA BUMPA, SOSA, SOTA, STELLA BOSSI, SUB FOCUS, TS7, WILKINSON
