2000trees have shared some new additions to their line-up, including their Friday headliner, the legendary Funeral For A Friend.
It will be the band’s first time playing the festival since 2013 and will serve as an exclusive show for the band in 2026.
Guitarist Ryan Richards had this to say about the announcement, stating, “Headlining 2000trees feels incredibly special for us. As we head into the 25th anniversary year of the band, we’re very conscious that at this stage in our career we only want to do things that genuinely mean something – things we’ve not done before – and this is absolutely one of them. 2000trees is one of our favourite festivals in the UK. It’s always carefully curated, surrounded by like-minded bands and peers, and set in beautiful surroundings that makes the whole experience feel unique. To be part of it in this way is something we’re hugely proud of.”
Additionally, a whole host of other acts have joined the fun too. Marmozets, Arcane Roots, Militarie Gun, The Scratch, Mariachi El Bronx, The Bronx, As Everything Unfolds, Petrol Girls, The Skints, A, Anthony Green, Dead Pioneers, Arcane Roots, Reclus.É, Vinnie Caruana, East Exchange, Gallus, Big Truck, Greywind, Nervus, Twat Union, Melanie Baker, Beauty Sleep, Buds., DOSS, goo, happydaze, Hammok, HIGHDRIVE, SMUG LLC, Still in Love, Stress Positions, Tooth and Ashaine White.
They join the already announced Alkaline Trio, Cancer Bats, Superheaven, Glassjaw, Dinosaur Pile-Up, House Of Protection, High Vis and many more.
Organiser and booker James Scarlett “Having Funeral For A Friend return to 2000trees for the first time since 2013, after growing to a legendary status – and fronted by Lucas from Holding Absence, an absolute staple of 2000trees – feels like the perfect summary of what this festival is about. As their only show of 2026 and guaranteed to be jammed full of the hits, this is not to be missed for any Funeral For A Friend fan! I’m also over the moon to be adding even more quality to the festival bill with this announcement. So many 2000trees favourites like Arcane Roots (festival exclusive), Marmozets, and The Bronx, as well as some long-overduelegends. Mariachi El Bronx. Playing the festival for the first time, on the Main Stage, in the sunshine, with a pint in hand – say no more!”
2000trees will be taking place at Upcote Farm, Cheltenham from July 8-11. Tickets are available from right here.
