Forbidden Forest will celebrate its 10th anniversary by bringing the iconic Arcadia Spider stage to Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, as a UK festival exclusive. The first wave of artists for the event, taking place from 4-7 June 2026, includes Michael Bibi, Pendulum, Sub Focus, and Hannah Laing. Tickets for the landmark festival go on sale at 10 am on Wednesday, 19th November.
The legendary Arcadia Spider, a 50-tonne, fire-breathing installation built from recycled military hardware, will be a central feature of the anniversary. Known globally for its spectacular pyrotechnics, aerial performances, and 360° sound system, the monumental structure is set to transform the woodland site into an electrifying realm of sound and light. Drum & bass pioneers Pendulum are slated to deliver a high-octane DJ set within the impressive Arcadia arena.
The phase one lineup also features the return of Michael Bibi, bringing his signature Solid Grooves energy back to the stage following his inspiring comeback. Rising Scottish powerhouse Hannah Laing will also be back after a breakout year, alongside Dutch DJ Chris Stussy, whose debut set at the festival last June went viral. Other major names announced include MK, Girls Don’t Sync, DJ EZ, SHY FX, and Holy Priest, who will bring his darkly cinematic techno to the forest.
For its tenth edition, the festival is also introducing the new Lakeside Retreat campsite. This upgraded camping experience will feature swimming pools, hot tubs, a sauna, and exclusive secret DJ sets. This joins the festival’s existing attractions, which include a silent disco, funfair, extensive food village, and multiple bars, creating what organisers describe as an “adult playground for the weekend.”
Forbidden Forest has developed a reputation as one of the UK’s most dynamic electronic music festivals, known for pushing boundaries in stage design and production while maintaining an intimate atmosphere. Those wishing to attend can sign up for ticket information via the official festival website at www.forbidden-forest.co.uk.
Forbidden Forest 2026 Phase One Lineup (A-Z)
- 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
- OBSKUR
- OMAR +
- PENDULUM DJ
- POLA & BRYSON
- ROSSI
- RUE JAY
- SHY FX
- SIDNEY CHARLES
- SILVA BUMPA
- SOSA
- SOTA
- STELLA BOSSI
- SUB FOCUS
- TS7
- WILKINSON
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Acadia
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