The Forbidden Forest Festival has announced the lineup for its eighth edition, which will mark the start of the festival season.
The event, sponsored by Boohoo, will once again take place in the grounds of the stunning Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire.
Festival-goers can expect the best talent across house, techno and D’n’B with the biggest lineup yet – and it’s not too late to secure your spot.
Here’s everything you need to know about the three-day event.
Exciting: The Forbidden Forest Festival has announced the line-up for its eighth edition, which will mark the first weekend of summer
When is the Forbidden Forest Festival?
The Forbidden Forest Festival at Grantham’s Belvoir Castle takes place over three enchanted days from 2nd to 4th June.
Doors open at midday every day and stages start closing at 10:30pm, with the entire festival ending at midnight.
Who are the main music acts?
50 talented artists will be spread across five stages including the bunker, the mansion and the reactor, which will be located in the forest.
Those visiting the Forbidden Forest this year can expect performances from a wide range of artists, including big names like Camelphat and Example.
They are joined by top DJs like MK, Nathan Dawe, Ancy C and Patrick Topping.
Tech-house DJs like Michael Bibi, Solardo, Hannah Wants, Ben Hemsley and Denis Sulta are sure to keep crowds entertained over the weekend.
The full programme, including a breakdown of each stage for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, can be found here.
The set times have been published on the official Forbidden Forest Instagram page.
Talneted: Those visiting the Forbidden Forest this year can expect performances from a wide range of artists, including big names like Camelphat and Example (pictured)
Sets: They will be joined by top DJs like MK, Nathan Dawe (pictured), Ancy C and Patrick Topping
Where can I get tickets?
Weekend camping tickets are currently available at £160.50, non-camping weekend tickets are £110.50.
Day tickets for Saturday and Sunday are still available and cost £60.50. They can be purchased here.
How to travel to the music festival
Official travel partner Big Green Coach is offering a zero carbon bus service to and from the festival site from £10.
Pickup locations include Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Doncaster, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, Liverpool, London, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Peterborough, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent and Wolverhampton.
There will also be shuttle buses from Grantham train station to the festival site.
Parking permits can be purchased in advance from £15 for the day or £25 for the weekend.
About the Forbidden Forest Festival
Each day of the festival ends with a Silent Disco, starting at 10pm and ending at 3am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Coming Soon: The Forbidden Forest Festival will take place over three enchanted days from June 2nd to 4th
A spokesman for the organizers said: “Forbidden Fridays will never be the same. The organizers announce that in 2023, Forest will open two live stages in the main arena on Friday evenings.”
“Complete with full production and stellar line-ups from world-renowned party brand Glitterbox and acclaimed record label Defected, which is one of the longest-running independent labels of its kind and sets the standard for house music in the UK.”
“This is the first time there will be live music alongside the Forbidden Silent Disco on Friday nights – both exclusive to campers.”
Organizers say fans who visited the Forbidden Forest at Belvoir Castle last year described it as a “unique, immersive experience with an amazing atmosphere”.
More information can be found here.
Acts: For the full line-up, including a Friday, Saturday and Sunday stage breakdown, click here