Festival
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📍 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
≈ €70
Forwards Festival
📍 Clifton Downs · Bristol, UK
This edition ended on 30 AUG 2026.See upcoming events →
About this event
Fifth edition of Bristol's inner-city festival on the grass of Clifton Downs, over the late August bank holiday weekend. A cross-genre bill where electronic music sits alongside rap and rock, with Maribou State, Goldie and Crazy P.
FormatFestival · 2 days
Doors12:00
Line-up10 artists
Good to know
Forwards Festival took place from Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 August 2026 at Clifton Downs, Bristol, UK, across 2 days. 10 names are on the bill, led by Tems. It is one of 391 House and Drum & Bass dates we list in the UK over the coming months.
Line-up
10 artists
Location
Frequently asked questions about Forwards Festival
When is Forwards Festival?
From Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 August 2026, over 2 days, at Clifton Downs. This edition is over. No follow-up date is announced yet.
Where is Forwards Festival held?
At Clifton Downs, Bristol, UK. This page shows the venue on a map, alongside a place-to-stay search matched to the event dates.
Who is playing at Forwards Festival?
Tems, Wet Leg, Dijon, Little Simz, Self Esteem, Maribou State, Goldie and Tricky, plus 2 more names. Every name links to its artist page and full calendar.
How much are tickets for Forwards Festival?
Expect around ≈ £79 for the cheapest entry ticket. That figure is indicative until the official ticket shop confirms it, so check before buying. The ticket button on this page points at the promoter's official shop, never at resale.
What kind of music is played at Forwards Festival?
House and Drum & Bass. The hi-hat between the beats, and a vocal you can hum. That style usually sits around 118–130 BPM.
