Britain's coolest festival returns to Upcote Farm this summer

Dubbed ‘Britain’s coolest festival’, 2000trees brings some of the most exciting names in rock, punk, indie and alternative music to Upcote Farm near Cheltenham.

By Chloe Gorman  |  Published
2000trees festival Gloucestershire, UK.
Alkaline Trio, Funeral for a Friend and Neck Deep headline 2000trees this July 2026 – with a massive lineup including the biggest names and most exciting emerging artists in rock, punk and alternative music.

From the biggest names to the most exciting new artists in punk, rock, indie and alternative music, 'Britain's coolest festival' 2000trees returns to Gloucestershire this summer 2026.

When and where is 2000trees 2026?

2000trees takes over Upcote Farm near Cheltenham from Wednesday 8 to Saturday 11 July 2026.

Who's on the lineup at 2000trees 2026?

This year's headliners are Alkaline Trio on Thursday; Funeral for a Friend on Friday; and Neck Deep on Saturday – and they're joined by an epic list of bands spanning genres from pop-punk to metal, including Pup, Sunny Day Real Estate, Lambrini Girls, Mallory Knox, Cancer Bats, Glassjaw, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Superheaven, Bat Sabbath, Lake Malice, Jayler, Knives and loads more. 

Throwing its support behind Gloucestershire's grassroots music scene, the lineup also features four up-and-coming 'Shiregrown' bands – with Saint Senara, Prodigal, Truck and Lickshot all performing across the weekend.

The festival is super family-friendly, too, with loads for music-loving little ones to get involved in, from a Forest School with den building and bug hunting, a sheltered play area in the main arena to the Words Stage where families can enjoy music, crafts and storytelling. 

How much are tickets to 2000trees 2026?

Weekend tickets cost £250 each for adults or £25 for children aged four to 13.

Day tickets are also available for £85 per adult or £20 per child.

Children under three get free entry with a paying adult.

Event

2000trees 2026

Venue

Upcote Farm, Withington, GL54 4BL

Dates

Wednesday 8 to Saturday 11 July 2026

Times

The site opens at 12pm on Wednesday for early entry ticketholders; and 8am on Thursday for standard three-day ticketholders

Admission

Three-day tickets cost £250 each; day tickets cost £85 each

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