UK reggae legends UB40 ft Ali Campbell will headline Forest Live 2026, Forestry England’s summer concert series, which next year marks its 25th anniversary.
The band will perform across four stunning woodland venues in June, bringing their unmistakable reggae sound to:
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Delamere Forest – Friday 19 June
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High Lodge, Thetford Forest – Sunday 21 June
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Westonbirt Arboretum – Thursday 25 June
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Cannock Chase Forest – Saturday 27 June
Support will come from Bitty McLean and Reggae Roast ft MC Horseman.
Frontman Ali Campbell, whose iconic vocals have defined UB40 for over four decades, said:
“When I first founded UB40 back in 1978, I put everything I had into it. None of us could have imagined we’d go on to sell over 100 million records and take reggae from Birmingham to the world. It’s been an incredible journey, and coming back to play Forest Live in such beautiful surroundings is the perfect way to celebrate with our fans.”
Fans can expect classics such as Red Red Wine, Kingston Town, Cherry Oh Baby and (I Can’t Help) Falling in Love with You, alongside newer material that continues the UB40 story.
Over the past 25 years, Forest Live has welcomed more than 2.5 million gig-goers, with ticket sales supporting Forestry England’s vital conservation work. Each year, over 7 million trees are planted and 313 million visits are made to the nation’s forests.
Tickets go on general sale at 10am, Friday 26 September 2025, with presales starting from Tuesday 23 September. Fans can register for updates and pre-sale access via www.forestlive.com.
