Forbidden Forest (Grantham, UK) 2026

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Forbidden Forest Festival 2026 is poised to transport attendees into a dreamlike blend of nature, music, and magic from June 4–7, 2026, in the enchanted woodlands surrounding Belvoir Castle near Grantham, UK. Known for its immersive woodland atmosphere and cutting-edge electronic music programming, this annual gathering invites fans to escape into a surreal realm where pulsating beats and rustling leaves intertwine to create something truly extraordinary.

Celebrating its tenth edition in 2026 under the theme “The Future is Forbidden”, the music festival promises to deliver its most captivating scale yet: over 50 top-tier artists spanning the worlds of house, tech house, techno, and drum & bass across multiple natural clearing stages.

While the full lineup is yet to be revealed, Forbidden Forest has consistently attracted genre-defining performers. The 2025 edition boasted luminaries like Adam Beyer, CamelPhat, FISHER, Skream & Benga, Sub Focus, Skepta, Patrick Topping, Jamie Jones, and many more—artists who transformed the forest into an unparalleled auditory playground.

Set amidst labyrinthine pathways and ancient trees, the festival turns the grounds of Belvoir Castle into a sensory wonderland: think glowing installations woven between canopies, sun-dappled dance glades, and late-night clearing raves as neon beats echo under the stars. This is more than a music festival—it’s a portal to another dimension where rhythm and nature fuse in harmony.

Drawing an enthusiastic and embracing international crowd, Forbidden Forest cultivates a spirit of collective awe and celebration. It’s a place where forest explorers and dancefloor devotees alike can find solace, connection, and transcendence through sound.

Forbidden Forest Festival 2026 offers more than a weekend of music—it’s an invitation to lose yourself in a woodland odyssey that resonates long after the last track fades into dawn.