2000TREES FESTIVAL 2026: MORE BANDS ANNOUNCED
📍 Where: Upcote Farm, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (GL54 4BL)
📅 When: July 8th – July 11th, 2026
The multi-award-winning 2000trees Festival has just unveiled a massive expansion to its summer lineup, confirming its second main stage headliner alongside more than 30 additional artists. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Upcote Farm near Cheltenham, the event will run from July 8th to 11th, 2026, featuring performances across five stages, including the fan-favorite Forest stage.
Joining the previously announced Alkaline Trio as a headliner are the beloved Welsh emo icons Funeral For A Friend. This appearance is particularly significant as it marks a 2026 show exclusive and the band's first time returning to the Upcote Farm stages in over 13 years.
From Ryan Richards of Funeral For A Friend: "Headlining 2000trees feels incredibly special for us. As we head into the 25th anniversary year of the band, we’re very conscious that at this stage in our career we only want to do things that genuinely mean something - things we’ve not done before - and this is absolutely one of them. 2000trees is one of our favourite festivals in the UK. It’s always carefully curated, surrounded by like-minded bands and peers, and set in beautiful surroundings that makes the whole experience feel unique. To be part of it in this way is something we’re hugely proud of."
The announcement also boasts a rare UK festival double bill from The Bronx / Mariachi El Bronx, marking their debut at the festival. Additionally, the lineup features the highly anticipated reunions of UK rock staples Marmozets and Arcane Roots (an exclusive performance).
Other highlights among the new additions include:
Militarie Gun: The vital and vibrant LA punk group.
The Scratch: Dublin’s fast-rising and energetic four-piece.
Anthony Green: Famed vocalist of L.S. Dunes and Circa Survive.
Dead Pioneers: Denver-based indigenous punk rock.
UK Favourites: Including As Everything Unfolds, Petrol Girls, and The Skints.
Festival booker James Scarlett expressed his excitement regarding the 2026 curation: "Having Funeral For A Friend return to 2000trees for the first time since 2013, after growing to a legendary status - and fronted by Lucas from Holding Absence, an absolute staple of 2000trees - feels like the perfect summary of what this festival is about. As their only show of 2026 and guaranteed to be jammed full of the hits, this is not to be missed for any Funeral For A Friend fan! I’m also over the moon to be adding even more quality to the festival bill with this announcement. So many 2000trees favourites like Arcane Roots (festival exclusive), Marmozets and The Bronx, as well as some long overdue legends. Mariachi El Bronx. Playing the festival for the first time, on the Main Stage, in the sunshine, with a pint in hand - say no more!"
Wednesday
Pup / SPRINTS / The Dirty Nil / Lake Malice / BLACKGOLD / Hyphen / Karen Dio
Split Chain / VENUS GRRRRLS / Thrill Collins (Live Silent Disco Set) / SOAPBOX / Bruise Control / Love Rarely / Split Dogs
Thursday
Headliner: Alkaline Trio
Superheaven / Pup / Bad Nerves / Mariachi El Bronx / The Bronx
A / The Dirty Nil / Pool Kids / Coach Party / Truck Violence
Adore / Melanie Baker / Beauty Sleep / Buds. / Cowboy Hunters / DeadWax / DOSS / goo / happydaze / Hammok / HIGHDRIVE / LEMONSUCKR / Lonesome / Native James / Saint Senara / SMUG LLC / Snake Eyes / So Good / Still in Love / Stress Positions / Tooth / Ashaine White
Friday
Headliner:- Funeral For A Friend
Lambrini Girls / Arcane Roots / Cancer Bats
Militarie Gun / The Scratch / Free Throw / Saturday's At Your Place / House of Protection
Jayler / Anthony Green / Aerial Salad / AILSHA / Banks Arcade / Battlesnake (Live Silent Disco Set) / Big Truck / Call Me Amour / FOOTBALLHEAD / Glass Bridges / God Complex / Grandmas House / Greywind / Guillotine / Hotgirl / IOTA / Knives / Nervus / Prodigal / Sans Froid / SLAG / Tropic Gold / Truck / Twat Union
Saturday
Glassjaw / Dinosaur Pile-Up / High Vis / Marmozets
Ho99o9 / I Am The Avalanche / Pinkshift / Heart Attack Man
As Everything Unfolds / Petrol Girls / Dead Pioneers / carolesdaughter / Bat Sabbath / Have Mercy / The Virginmarys/ Arcane Roots (acoustic) / Reclus.É / a forest / Ain’t / Alpha Male Tea Party / Battlesnake / Bicurious / Bratakus / CARSICK / Vinnie Caruana / Club Brat / Cody Frost / East Exchange / Frozemode / Gallus / Kent Osbourne / Lakes / LASTELLE / Lickshot / Luxury Apartments / Peach / Scustin / Thistle
