Phase One highlights include Sub Focus, Michael Bibi, MK, Girls Don’t Sync, DJ EZ, Pendulum DJ, Hannah Laing, Dr Banana, Holy Priest, SHY FX, and Chris Stussy, marking a landmark year that features the iconic Arcadia Spider stage.
Forbidden Forest Festival returns 4–7 June 2026 at Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, celebrating its 10th anniversary with one of its most ambitious editions yet. The first wave of artists is led by Michael Bibi, Pendulum DJ, Hannah Laing, Holy Priest, and Chris Stussy, setting the tone for a massive weekend of electronic music deep within the Forest.
In a major UK festival exclusive, the legendary Arcadia Spider—the 50-tonne, fire-breathing superstructure built from recycled military and industrial hardware—will descend into the heart of Leicestershire’s woodlands for this weekend only. Revered worldwide for its pyrotechnics, aerial choreography, and immersive 360° sound, the Arcadia Spider will transform the Forest into a high-voltage arena of movement, light, and thunderous energy.
This monumental stage joins a curated selection of Forbidden Forest’s renowned arenas, celebrated for pushing the boundaries of stage design and production. The festival’s woodland site transforms into an escapist playground for electronic music lovers, complete with a silent disco, fun fair, multiple bars, a food village, chill-out spaces, games, and more. For 2026, fans will also experience the all-new Lakeside Retreat campsite, offering swimming pools, hot tubs, a sauna, secret DJ sets, and expanded amenities for the full festival immersion.
Returning to the spotlight after his inspiring comeback, Michael Bibi brings his signature underground power back to Forbidden Forest. Drum-and-bass icons Pendulum, known for their groundbreaking live presence, will deliver a high-octane performance destined to ignite the Arcadia arena.
Scottish breakout sensation Hannah Laing returns following a defining year that took her from Ibiza to Glasgow, while Holy Priest brings a dark, cinematic techno sound built for late-night immersion. Previously announced Dutch powerhouse Chris Stussy also joins the bill once again after his debut set at the festival went viral in June.
With its 10th anniversary edition, Forbidden Forest Festival marks a decade of pushing creative limits and shaping the UK’s electronic landscape—promising its most electrifying chapter yet.
Tickets go on sale 10am Wed 19 Nov via forbidden-forest.co.uk