Westonbirt, The National Arboretum has one of the most beautiful and important plant collections in the world! With 15,000 specimens, and 2,500 species of tree, the arboretum plays a vital part in research and conservation, while also being a breath-taking setting for music concerts! 2026 will see Forest Live mark 25 years of gigs across some of the nation’s most beautiful venues.

Buying Forest Live tickets from Forestry England helps to grow and protect our nation’s forests for generations to come.

Tickets are available now!

The concerts taking place at Westonbirt:

Fatboy Slim – 24 June 2026

Renowned DJ, musician and producer Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim is a pioneer of the 1990s big beat genre, known for his unique blend of funk, acid house, hip-hop, and rock.

Deacon Blue + Lightning Seeds – 25 June 2026

Hot off the back of sell-out arena shows on their ‘The Great Western Road’ tour, celebrating 40 years since aspiring singer-songwriter Ricky Ross met drummer Dougie Vipond, Deacon Blue will be returning to Westonbirt Arboretum for the first time since 2014. Joining Deacon Blue for this show will be very special guests, Liverpool legends, The Lightning Seeds; known for their bright, melodic sound and witty, optimistic lyrics.

UB40 feat Ali Campbell + Bitty Mclean + Reggae Roast ft MC Horseman – 26 June 2026

UB40 is a seminal reggae pop band from Birmingham that has sold over 70 million records worldwide. Originally formed by a group of friends from diverse ethnic backgrounds in 1978, UB40 became known for their socially aware lyrics and laid-back reggae rhythms. UB40 feat. Ali Campbell will be supported by special guests Bitty McLean and Reggae Roach feat. MC Horseman.

Rick Astley + Lottery Winners – 27 June 2026

In 1987, Rick Astley released his debut single 'Never Gonna Give You Up', which became a worldwide sensation with the song reaching Number One in 25 countries, including the US and UK, and won Best British Single at the 1988 Brit Awards. He'll be joined at Westonbirt by special guests, Lottery Winners.

Richard Ashcroft + Tom Meighan + Apollo Junction – 28 June 2026

It's been a phenomenal year for Richard Ashcroft. He's earned stadium-wide receptions during his run of shows as special guest to Oasis. He first came to the public’s attention with The Verve, who released one of the biggest albums of it's era, 'Urban Hymns'.

For more details and to purchase tickets, see https://www.forestlive.com/westonbirtarboretum

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