2000trees Festival has officially revealed its complete 2026 line-up, confirming one of the strongest editions in the event’s history. The independent rock, punk and alternative festival will return to Cheltenham from 8 to 11 July 2026, bringing a wide range of established acts, cult favourites and fast-rising newcomers across four days of live music.
The festival opens on Wednesday with performances from PUP, Sprints, The Dirty Nil, Lake Malice, OXY and Dyphven, alongside additional acts such as Karen Dio, Venus Grrrls, Thrill Collins, Soapbox, Bruise Control, Love Rarely and Split Dogs. The opening night sets an energetic tone with a mix of punk, post-hardcore and modern rock.
Thursday’s line-up is led by Alkaline Trio, supported by PUP and Bad Nerves. The day also features Superheaven, Local, The Dirty Nil, Fool, Coach Party, Adore, Cowboy Ringers, Deadwax, Lemonsuck, Lonesome, Nawgan, Saint Demons, Snake Eyes and So Good. The variety of guitar-driven styles reinforces the festival’s strong alternative identity.
Friday continues with a headline act still to be announced, alongside confirmed performances from Lambrini Girls and Cancer Bats. Other artists on the bill include Free Throw, Saturdays at Your Place, House of Protection, Aerial Salad, Banks Arcade, Call Me Amour, Footballhead, Gun Complex, Crossing Bridges, Grandmas House, Guillotine, Hot Milk, Knives, Prodigal, Tropigold and Truck. The day blends punk, emo, post-hardcore and alternative rock.
Saturday — the final day — also features a headliner to be announced, joined by Glassjaw, Dinosaur Pile-Up and High Vis. The bill expands with Ho99o9, Nothing, Pinkshift, Heart Attack Man, I Am The Avalanche, Carolesdaughter, Bat Sabbath, Have Mercy, A Forest, Air, AMTP, Bristol Boys, Bratakus, Carsick, Club Brat, Iota, Jayler, Kent Osborne, Lackus, Loutelle, Lickshot, Peach, Scustin, Thistle and Virgimarks. The closing day showcases a wide spectrum of heavy, experimental and emotional alternative music.
The 2026 edition highlights 2000trees’ commitment to supporting underground and emerging artists while delivering influential headliners. Known for its intimate atmosphere and community-focused approach, the festival continues to attract fans seeking a more authentic alternative to mainstream events.
Tickets for 2000trees Festival 2026 are available now via 2000trees.co.uk. With multiple headliners, major punk and indie acts and dozens of new names confirmed, high demand is expected for this edition.