Forbidden Forest festival has announced the line-up for its ninth edition, which will mark the start of festival season.
The sold out show earlier this year saw 30,000 descend on one of the UK’s most enchanted estates, Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire.
Festival goers can expect the best of the best talent across House, Techno and D’n’B, with its biggest line-up to date – and it’s not too late to secure your spot.
Here’s everything you need to know about the three day event.

Exciting: Forbidden Forest festival has announced the line-up for its ninth edition, which will mark the start of festival season
When is Forbidden Forest Festival?
Forbidden Forest festival, held at Belvoir Castle, Grantham, will take place over three enchanted days from May 31 to June 2.
Doors open at midday each day and stages will begin to close at 22:30, with the entire festival closing at midnight.
Who are the main music acts?
40 talented artists will be spread across five stages including the bunker, the manor and the reactor which will be located in the forest.
Those attending this year can expect performances from a wide range of artists, including big names such as Sonny Fodera, Hannah Laing and Patrick Topping.
Tech house dJ’s such as Jamie Jones, PAWSA, Low Steppa, Hot Since 82, Gorgon City and East End Dubs are sure to get the crowd bouncing over the weekend.
DnB heavyweights Andy C, Hedex, Hybrid Minds, Wilkinson, Shy FX, Sub Focus, Bou, Darkzy and Holy Goof also make their return for 2024.
They’ll be joined by Irish duo Belters Only, techno titan Charlie Sparks, Solid Grooves’ Dennis Cruz, plus many many more.
The full line-up, including a stage by stage breakdown for Friday, Saturday and Sunday can be found here.
The set times will be released on Forbidden Forest’s official Instagram page closer to the event.

Sets: Festival goers can expect the best of the best talent across House, Techno and D’n’B, with its biggest line-up to date – and it’s not too late to secure your spot
Where can I get tickets?
Weekend camping tickets are currently on sale for £180.50, while non-camping weekend tickets are £140.50.
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Thursday 9 November, while pre-registered festival-goers will have first access to secure their tickets from just £8.50 plus booking fee online at https://www.forbidden-forest.co.uk/tickets.
Tickets can be purchased via Paylogic, Skiddle or Big Green Coach and payment plans are available.
How to travel to the music festival
The official travel partner, Big Green Coach, is providing a carbon neutral coach services to and from the festival site.
Pick up 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 running from Grantham station to the festival site.
Parking passes are available to purchase in advance from £25 for the day or from £35 for the weekend.

Incredible: The sold out 2023 edition saw 30,000 descend on one of the UK’s most enchanted estates, Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire

Impressive: 40 talented artists will be spread across five stages including the bunker, the manor and the reactor which will be located in the forest
About Forbidden Forest festival
Described as ‘a beautiful festival with an unbeatable atmosphere’ by festival goers in 2023, Forbidden Forest 2024 is the perfect way to kickstart your summer.
James Cohen, Owner of Forbidden Forest, has revealed plans for next year will be bigger than ever before and include new additions such as incredible, immersive production, taking the show to the next level.
The VIP area will be expanding to be situated against the picturesque backdrop of the lake, plus earthy new stage builds buried amongst the woodland and yoga classes for campers.
He said: ‘We can’t wait to welcome our Forbidden Family back to the Forest next year.
‘We’ve raised the bar even further from both a production and lineup point of view and we can’t wait for you to experience what we have created.’

Acts: The full line-up, including a stage by stage breakdown for Friday, Saturday and Sunday can be found here