Forwards - Announce wonderful line up and 'Present' and extra day

August 28th - 30th 2026

Bristol, Clifton Downs, UK

Get on The Downs to Party

Forwards have announced thier 2026 line up, and it;s a good one. The Saturday will play host to all female co-headliners, with Tems topping the bill Alongside her are UK powerhouse Self Esteem, with indie trailblazers Wet Leg coming along for the ride too, both renowned for their bold lyricism and electrifying live performances. We're not even done with Saturday yet and still have Tricky., Goldie, Kartwerk RE:WERK and that's not to mention Maribou State too.

On Sunday co-headliners feature Mercury Prize-winning Rapper and cultural force Little Simz, whose artistry continues to redefine British Hip-Hop, alongside the explosive Australian punk band Amyl and the Sniffers and acclaimed American Singer / Songwriter Dijon.

Lorde (Pictured Above)

Their year will also see a Friday line-up via Forwards Presents where Lorde will be joined by a dynamic bill of Global music artists, including (fresh from the upside down) Djo, Audrey Hobert, Rose Gray, Esha Tewari and Grove.