Forbidden Forest reveal Sub Focus, Michael Bibi, MK and Girls Don't Sync for 2026 festival - full list of acts
The 10th anniversary is set to feature an appearance by the monumental Arcadia Spider next June.
- Forbidden Forest has announced a huge wave of acts as part of their first announcement.
- The 10th anniversary is also set to feature the legendary Arcadia Spider joining in on the festive entertainment.
- Here is the full list of acts confirmed for 2026, and how you can get tickets, including signing up for pre-sales.
Forbidden Forest, one of the UK’s most dynamic electronic music festivals, is spectacularly celebrating its 10th Anniversary from June 4 to June 7 at the stunning Belvoir Castle in Grantham.
The monumental first wave of artists has been eclipsed, though by a colossal UK festival exclusive; the legendary Arcadia Spider—a 50-tonne, fire-breathing installation—will land in the heart of the woodland for this special weekend only, promising an unparalleled immersive experience.
The legendary Spider, built from recycled military and industrial hardware, is known worldwide for its blistering pyrotechnics, death-defying aerial performances, and 360° immersive sound. This monumental structure will transform the Forest into an electrifying realm of sound and light.
This stage will sit alongside a selection of others from Forbidden Forest, which is known for pushing all boundaries when it comes to stage design and production while offering an intimate, escapist haven for dance music lovers.
Joining the bill for this milestone edition, Michael Bibi returns to the stage following his inspiring comeback, and the Solid Grooves man brings his unmistakable energy and underground sound to the Forest. The genre-defying drum & bass pioneers and spectacular live outfit Pendulum will deliver a high-octane performance that promises to ignite the Arcadia arena.
Rising Scottish powerhouse Hannah Laing returns to Forbidden following a breakout year that’s seen her dominate stages from Ibiza to Glasgow. Completing the top billing, Holy Priest brings his darkly cinematic techno vision to the Forest.
The first announcement also includes Andy C, MK, James Hype, Shy FX, Sub Focus, DJ EZ, K Motionz, Holy Goof, Bou, Low Steppa, Stella Bossi, and many more.
Forbidden Forest 2026 - full list of first acts announced
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- A Little Sound
- Alex Farell
- Alisha
- Alt8
- Andy C
- BK
- Bou
- Bullet Tooth
- Chris Stussy
- Cru 2
- Culture Shock
- Danny Byrd
- Denon Reed
- DJ EZ
- DJ Q
- DOD
- Dr Banana
- East End Dubs
- Ewan McVicar
- FMS
- Gaskin
- Girls Don't Sync
- Hannah Laing
- Harriet Jaxxon
- Hedex
- Holy Goof
- Holy Priest
- Hybrid Minds
- Jamback
- James Hype
- Jamie Duggan
- Jess Bays
- Joe Hunt
- K Motionz
- Kings Of The Rollers & Inja
- Kolter
- Koven
- Lens
- Low Steppa
- LP Rhythm
- Luke Dean
- Luuk Van Dijk
- Max Dean
- Michael Bibi
- MK
- Modern Funktion
- Morgan Seatree
- Mozey
- MPH
- Obskür
- Omar +
- Pendulum DJ
- Pola & Bryson
- Rossi
- Rue Jay
- Shy FX
- Sidney Charles
- Silva Bumpa
- Sosa
- Sota
- Stella Bossi
- Sub Focus
- TS7
- Wilkinson
When can I get tickets for Forbidden Forest 2026?
You can sign up for pre-sale tickets currently by visiting the Forbidden Forest website from today, with options including camping in the Forbidden Fields, Forbidden Fields Plus and Forbidden Lakeside.
General ticket sales will then commence from 10am GMT on November 19 through the Forbidden Forest website once again.
Looking for a guide to all the current UK music festivals scheduled for 2026? Check out our ongoing guide to next year’s festival season, including when tickets go on sale and current acts announced.