The next wave of support acts for Forestry England Cannock Chase’s Forest Live 2026 have been announced. Renowned house producer Lizzie Curious and part-time jazz pianist, part-time DJ, LP Giobbi will share the stage with party legend Fatboy Slim on 25 June, while Katie Owen will open with a DJ set for global music icon Billy Ocean on the first date of the series.
Late last year, Forest Live confirmed its full headliner lineup for Cannock Chase. Artists from the world of dance, rock, pop and reggae will be enthralling fans in the stunning woodland venue from 24 June, when the series opener Billy Ocean takes to the stage. Following him will be superstar DJ and Producer, Fatboy Slim then dance queen Becky Hill. The weekend will see UB40 ft Ali Campbell on the Saturday night with the mighty McFLY closing the weekend on the Sunday.
Tickets for the series are selling fast with UB40 feat. Ali Campbell already sold out at Cannock Chase Forest, so booking early is advised. All shows are on sale now through www.forestlive.com
Merging stellar performances from world-class acts with beautiful outdoor locations to create an atmosphere like no other, Forest Live will celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2026 with stunning shows in four forest venues: Forestry England Cannock Chase, Delamere Forest, High Lodge Thetford Forest and Westonbirt Arboretum.
Nile Rodgers & CHIC were the last confirmed headliners for Forest Live’s 25th Anniversary shows in 2026 (playing Thetford Forest). They joined Fatboy Slim (playing all venues), Richard Ashcroft (Westonbirt Arboretum), Rick Astley (Westonbirt Arboretum) McFLY (Cannock Chase Forest, Delamere Forest and Thetford Forest), Billy Ocean & Marti Pellow (Cannock Chase Forest), Garbage & Skunk Anansie (Delamere Forest) Deacon Blue & Lightning Seeds (Westonbirt Arboretum), Becky Hill (Cannock Chase Forest), Snow Patrol (Thetford Forest), The Kooks (Delamere Forest) and UB40 ft Ali Campbell (playing all venues).
Forestry England manage and care for the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests. They use the money Forest Live raises to maintain these beautiful natural areas for everyone to enjoy, run important conservation projects and keep growing trees. Last year they planted some 7.4 million trees and welcomed 313 million visits in 2024/25. Everyone in England lives within a one-hour drive of one of the nation’s forests. Over two million people have enjoyed the Forest Live gigs over the last 25 years.
Following a hugely successful run of shows over the past 25 years, this year sees Forestry England present the concert series in partnership with Live Nation’s Cuffe & Taylor for the third year running.
Forestry England Cannock Chase Forest Live 2026 dates:
Wednesday 24 June: Billy Ocean (with Special Guest Marti Pellow and opener Katie Owen)
Thursday 25 June: Fatboy Slim (with Lizzie Curious and LP Giobbi)
Friday 26 June: Becky Hill (with Hannah Wants + Emily Makis)
Saturday 27 June: UB40 ft Ali Campbell (with Bitty McLean + Reggae Roast ft MC Horseman)
Sunday28 June: MCFLY (with Twin Atlantic + Remember Monday)
Tickets on sale now. Fans can sign up for further information, announcements, and Forestry England information at forestlive.com.