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Forwards

Bristol, United KingdomOpen airNext edition not announced · last held 2026
DatesTBA
LocationBristol, United Kingdom
PriceTBA
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About

Forwards is held each late summer on Clifton Downs in Bristol and has quickly established itself as one of the city's major music events. Spread across multiple stages, it pairs international names in pop, hip-hop and electronic music with emerging artists from Bristol's own scene, drawing on the city's long musical heritage. The festival is also known for Forwards Thinking, a year-round social initiative supporting local community projects.

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Practical info

Venue type

  • Open air

Camping

  • Camping on site

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Kids & family

  • Family friendly

Transport

  • Parking
  • Shuttle service

Getting there

Location

Durdham Down, Clifton Downs, Bristol BS9 1PG, United Kingdom

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Archive

Past editions

2026Aug 29–30, 202638 artists
TemsTrickyLittle SimzLiveWet LegViagra BoysAmyl and the SniffersPrincess NokiaJoy CrookesOklouMaribou StateGoldieCrazy PDijonJean DawsonErika de CasierSelf EsteemWesley JosephRUBIIKarriem RigginsanaiisO'FlynnYHWH NailgunLedbyherLiimMitch SandersJamz SupernovaGGrandmas HouseTThe ItchAAugustGGENAJJim LegxacyPack Of AnimalsXanaduCCharles HazlewoodParaorchestraTTlya X An11-800 GIRLS
2025Aug 23–24, 202531 artists
Jorja SmithOlivia DeanThe Last Dinner PartyHappy MondaysMount KimbieEzra CollectiveNilüfer YanyaSquidLTJ BukemNia ArchivesPa SalieuConfidence ManBarry Can’t SwimSnapped AnklesKaty J PearsonAlemedaIshmael EnsembleThe Two LipsAnna ErhardMermaid ChunkyShy OneMOULDOrbitalJamz SupernovaEnglish TeacherMoonchild SanellyAnnie MacWaldo's GiftTThe Silhouettes ProjectFFabio & GrooveriderSSmith & Mighty
2024Aug 25 – Sep 1, 202432 artists
Massive AttackFour TetLCD SoundsystemJessie WareUnderworldFloating PointsThe Jesus and Mary ChainLoyle CarnerBaxter DuryGreentea PengYussef DayesGlass BeamsKiller MikeYard ActRomyCMATNubya GarciaLankumJoy AnonymousHak BakerMRCYLICEKnivesDDa FuchamanHHolysseus FlyKKwaziSSam MortonCCousin KulaWWinonaAAlyshaDDJ MiloGGirl on Girl
2023Sep 1–2, 202332 artists
Aphex TwinRAYEBonoboErykah BaduOlivia DeanPrimal ScreamArlo ParksAmyl and the SniffersEzra CollectiveGoldieGabrielsBiig PiigObongjayarYazmin LaceyConfidence ManJockstrapWesley JosephLil SilvaKaty J PearsonSCALERGroveLeftfieldPrima QueenMMarla KetherSSaloon DionJJimMMAX RADMMarleySSteve RiceTt l kIIntokuNNext Level
2022Sep 3–4, 202228 artists
Charli xcxThe Chemical BrothersCaribouFred again..Little SimzJamie xxKhruangbinFloating PointsRóisín MurphySleaford ModsKae TempestShygirlSpiritualizedThe Comet Is ComingSudan ArchivesOvermonoKojey RadicalConnie ConstanceBilly NomatesWarmduscherSelf EsteemMelt Yourself DownRozi PlainIshmael EnsembleWillow KayneKAM‐BUHHarvey CausonLLemn Sissay
2021Sep 3–5, 202122 artists
MahaliaLittle SimzIDLESGhettsShy FXslowthaiPa SalieuAlewyaWorking Men’s ClubJane WeaverParanoid LondonAnna MeredithBig JoanieHeavy LungsTV PriestGiant SwanGroveNuha Ruby RaKayla PainterGGrandmas HouseDDelilah HollidaySSlagheap

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