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Cannock Chase Forest Live: Full line-up announced including huge artists like Becky Hill and Fatboy Slim

It's set to be five days of hits, sing-a-longs and a party atmosphere within an area of natural beauty as the line-up for a popular concert series has been finalised.

By James Vukmirovic
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The Forestry England Cannock Chase Forest Live 2026 headline line-up has now been completed, with a selection of huge global superstars for fans to look forward to seeing from Wednesday, June 24 to Sunday, June 28.

A side view of the stage at Cannock Chase for night two of Forest Live
Birches Valley will be filled with music fans over five nights

Artists from the world of dance, rock, pop and reggae will be enthralling fans in the natural bowl of Birches Valley at the woodland venue, starting on June 24 when the series opener Billy Ocean takes to the stage, with special guest Marti Pellow. 

Billy Ocean will get the week underway
Billy Ocean will get the week underway

Following him will be superstar DJ and Producer, Fatboy Slim on June 25, then dance queen Becky Hill on June 26. 

The weekend will see UB40 ft Ali Campbell on the Saturday night and then 1990s pop favourites MCFLY closing the weekend on the Sunday.

Fatboy Slim will bring decades of hits to the stage
Fatboy Slim will bring decades of hits to the stage

The concerts will also be part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of Forest Live, which has seen the likes of Madness, Sam Ryder, Texas, Paul Weller, Tom Grennan and Noel Gallagher take to the stage at Birches Valley over the years, all run by Forestry England.

A spokesman for Forestry England said: "Forestry England manage and care for the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests. 

Becky Hill is one of the big names performing at Cannock Chase Forest for Forest Live
Becky Hill is one of the big names performing at Cannock Chase Forest for Forest Live

"They use the money Forest Live raises to maintain these beautiful natural areas for everyone to enjoy, run important conservation projects and keep growing trees. 

"Last year, they planted some 7.4 million trees and welcomed 313 million visits in 2024/25. 

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will bring memories and vibes. Photo: PR material
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will bring memories and vibes. Photo: PR material

"Everyone in England lives within a one-hour drive of one of the nation’s forests and more than two million people have enjoyed the Forest Live gigs over the last 25 years.

"Following a hugely successful run of shows over the past 25 years, this year sees Forestry England present the concert series in partnership with Live Nation’s Cuffe & Taylor for the third year running."

MCFLY will bring the weekend to a close with a rousing set
MCFLY will bring the weekend to a close with a rousing set

Tickets for the shows are on sale now and fans can sign up for further information, announcements, and Forestry England information at the Forest Live website.