Rick Astley joins Forest Live’s 2026 25th anniversary celebrations, bringing his unmistakable voice and full band to Westonbirt Arboretum for a night of big choruses, ‘80s classics and fan favourites under the trees.
From global hits like Never Gonna Give You Up to recent chart success and acclaimed live sets, he remains one of the UK’s most effortlessly entertaining performers, with a show built on warmth, precision and pure crowd connection. Expect the kind of feel-good energy that turns a forest into a chorus.
Forest Live continues to bring world-class artists into stunning woodland settings across the UK, with Richard Ashcroft, UB40 ft Ali Campbell, Deacon Blue and more also set to appear across the 2026 series.
Presented by Forestry England in partnership with Live Nation’s Cuffe & Taylor
Format: Standing
Age: All ages (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult at a ratio of 1 adult to no more than 4 children U16)
Children age 2 and under do not require a ticket to attend the event. All children aged 3+ must have a paid ticket to attend.
Performance times
Gates open: 17.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
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VIP Package
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What’s included:
- Views at the front of the stage: get straight to the front
- Dedicated VIP entry lane: for a smooth arrival
- Souvenir wristband: a cherished keepsake
- Spacious comfort: extra space to dance
- Luxury facilities: access the premium toilet facilities
- Exclusive bar: refreshing drinks that you can purchase
- High-quality food: superb options available for purchase
Car parking
Opening times
Thu 25 Jun & Fri 26 Jun open at 17:30
Sat 27 Jun & Sun 28 Jun open at 16:30
Price
Car Park ticket: £12.32
Free for Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum and Forestry England members when booked through Forestry England
Accessible Parking
Accessible Blue Badge Parking can be booked directly through the Forest Live website (same charges apply).
To book an accessible Blue Badge parking space with Forestry England, select the relevant concert and find accessible blue badge car parking from the extras tab.
Book accessible Blue Badge parking
If you plan on arriving by car, a parking space must be booked in advance, alongside admission tickets.
Car Park tickets are subject to availability. Limited parking may be available on the day at a cost of £20.00, payable on arrival (card payments only).
Vehicles must not be left overnight and are parked at your own risk.
Car park location
The main Westonbirt Arboretum car park is used for Forest Live, but can become full. There are overflow car parks in use for Forest Live.
Some car parks are a 15-20 minute walk from the arena.
Arrival from north and north east
Coming from M5 J13, Stroud, Cirencester and Gloucester you may be parked in Westonbirt School grounds opposite the arboretum with a controlled pedestrian crossing and an approximate 1 mile walk to the arena along the level and well surfaced Mitchell Drive, through the heart of the beautiful Arboretum.
Arrival from south
Coming from Bath and Bristol you may be parked in Silkwood field. This is an approximate 1km walk to the arena along level hardstanding and woodchipped paths, and over the treetop walkway. This is to allow better traffic flow, particularly when you leave the site once the concert has ended.
The venue
Forest Live at Westonbirt Arboretum
Getting to the venue
Location: Westonbirt Arboretum is located in Gloucestershire close to the town of Tetbury. Search for postcode GL8 8QS to find your quickest route. When you get close to the venue, please turn your Sat Nav off and follow the yellow event signage as the event will be using different car parks and entrances to normal.
Address: GL8 8QS
The nearest train station is at Kemble (Swindon to Gloucester line), 12 miles away.
Car parking is very limited and should be booked in advance. If you do not book a parking space in advance it is highly likely that car parking will not be available on arrival.
For additional travel and parking options, please check the Forest Live website below:
Accessibility
Forest Live are committed to providing an excellent standard of accessible facilities to all customers who require them, due to a disability or health condition.
If you have accessible requirements please do not book any concert tickets until you have read the Forest Live Access statement
If you have any questions about our access facilities, call 0300 068 0400 or email customerrelations@forestryengland.uk.
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