Final names for the Forest Live 2026 shows at Westonbirt Arboretum revealed

While the big headline names – including Fatboy Slim, Deacon Blue, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Rick Astley and Richard Ashcroft – have been known for some time, the support acts for the Forest Live 2026 concerts at Westonbirt Arboretum have now also been revealed.

By Michelle Fyrne  |  Published

Westonbirt Arboretum's Forest Live series is an annual highlight for Gloucestershire's music fans, attracting some huge names over the years. 

And the 2026 lineup is no exception, spanning global superstar DJs through to an 80s icon. 

In addition to this year's headliners, the support acts have now also been revealed by organisers for the Forest Live series at Westonbirt Arboretum, which takes place from Wednesday 24 June 2026 to Sunday 28 June 2026.  

Irish DJ Sally C and Haçienda favourite DJ Paulette will be joining Fatboy Slim, when the DJ and producer opens the woodland concert series on Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Deacon Blue on Thursday 25 June 2026 will be supported by Liverpool's Lightning Seeds

Reggae group UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will headline on Friday 26 June 2026, joined by Bitty McLean and Reggae Roast featuring MC Horseman.

Indie band Deco have also been announced as part of the line-up for Saturday 27 June 2026, opening for Rick Astley alongside The Lottery Winners.

While on Sunday 28 June 2026, Richard Ashcroft completes the five-night series, supported by Tom Meighan and Apollo Junction.

The Westonbirt Arboretum shows form the Gloucestershire part of the nationwide Forest Live concert series, which also take place across Forestry England's Cannock Chase, Delamere Forest, High Lodge in Thetford Forest.

For more information about the shows, see and visit forestlive.com/westonbirtarboretum

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