Forwards Bristol
23 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
Forwards Festival 2025: Bristol’s Cutting-Edge Music Experience
Mark your calendars for Forwards Festival 2025, returning to Clifton Downs, Bristol, in August 2025! Known for its innovative approach, this two-day festival not only delivers top-tier international music acts but also creates a space for activism, debate, and positive social change. With past headliners like The Chemical Brothers and Jamie xx, expect a diverse lineup of electronic, pop, and indie performances that will make Forwards a must-attend event next year.
Forwards Festival is more than just music—it brings together forward-thinking initiatives through its Forwards Thinking platform, which offers talks, workshops, and discussions on cultural and social issues. Festival-goers can engage in meaningful conversations while enjoying unforgettable live performances in one of Bristol’s most iconic outdoor venues.
Whether you’re looking to enjoy cutting-edge performances or explore the festival’s social initiatives, Forwards Festival 2025 offers a unique blend of entertainment and activism, making it one of the most exciting music events in the UK. Stay tuned for lineup announcements and secure your tickets early!
Forwards Bristol 2025 Lineup
Lineup to be announced soon:
Forwards Bristol 2025 Tickets
Accommodation
The city of Bristol offers a wide range of accommodation options. Book your stay for Forwards Festival using the map below or visit booking.com
Travel Info
BY CAR
BY SHUTTLE BUS
The festival will be operating a Shuttle Bus Service in partnership with First Bristol, running to and from the Festival via a number of city centre locations to be announced soon.
BY COACH
The festival is partnered with Big Green Coaches for this event and there will be coach packages available, to be announced soon.
BY TRAIN
Bristol is well connected by rail in the United Kingdom. From Bristol Temple Meads Station you can either take the Line 8 Bus to Clifton, Bristol Zoo (24 min journey) 200 meters for the Venue, or take the train to Clifton Down (13 min journey) 1.5 Km from the Venue.
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