Support acts have been announced for the Forest Live 2026 concert series at Westonbirt Arboretum, with several new names joining the already star-studded line-up performing in the woodland venue this summer.
Irish-born, Berlin-based DJ Sally C and Haçienda legend DJ Paulette will support Fatboy Slim when the series opens on 24 June.
Meanwhile, indie pop band Deco will join The Lottery Winners as support for pop icon Rick Astley later in the week.
The Forest Live series returns to the Gloucestershire arboretum for five nights of music from 24–28 June, featuring artists from across the worlds of pop, rock, dance and reggae.
Headliners confirmed for the Westonbirt shows include Fatboy Slim, Deacon Blue, UB40, Rick Astley and Richard Ashcroft.
Support across the week will also feature Lightning Seeds, Bitty McLean, Reggae Roast featuring MC Horseman, Tom Meighan and Apollo Junction.
The concerts are part of the wider Forest Live programme organised by Forestry England, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. The series takes place across four forest venues including Cannock Chase, Delamere Forest, High Lodge and Westonbirt Arboretum.
Forestry England said funds raised through the concerts help support conservation work and the management of the nation’s forests. The organisation cares for more than 1,500 woods and forests across England and planted around 7.4 million trees last year.
More than two million people have attended Forest Live shows since the series began 25 years ago.
Forest Live 2026 – Westonbirt Arboretum line-up
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Wednesday 24 June: Fatboy Slim (with Sally C and DJ Paulette)
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Thursday 25 June: Deacon Blue (with Lightning Seeds)
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Friday 26 June: UB40 (with Bitty McLean and Reggae Roast)
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Saturday 27 June: Rick Astley (with The Lottery Winners and Deco)
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Sunday 28 June: Richard Ashcroft (with Tom Meighan and Apollo Junction)
Tickets are on sale now, with organisers advising fans to book early as demand is high.
