FORWARDS Festival Closes 2025 Music Lineup

FORWARDS Festival is gearing up to close out the summer in style on August 23-24, 2025, at Clifton Downs, Bristol. The festival has revealed the final artists for its impressive 2025 lineup, promising a weekend filled with music and excitement.

Main Stage Highlights

The main stage on Saturday will feature the genre-blending sounds of NILUFER YANYA and the Berlin-based artist ANNA ERHARD. Sunday's main stage will showcase the talents of PA SALIEU and experimental rock outfit SQUID, both making their debut at the festival.

The Arches - Brand New Dance Tent

A brand new addition to FORWARDS is The Arches, featuring powerhouse DJ JAMZ SUPERNOVA, jungle trailblazer LTJ BUKEM, and Bristol's own SMITH & MIGHTY SOUNDSYSTEM with special guests. The dance tent will be alive with music and energy throughout the weekend.

The Information by Night

The festival will also host late-night performances at The Information Stage, showcasing intimate music experiences each evening. Acts like AVA ZARATE, LAURA DIA, GUY, DIZRAELI & JOY MACHINE, and more will be lighting up the stage with their talents.

Complete 2025 Lineup

From BARRY CAN'T SWIM to SNAPPED ANKLES, the FORWARDS Festival lineup is packed with diverse artists spanning various genres. With top names like EZRA COLLECTIVE, JORJA SMITH, FABIO & GROOVERIDER ORCHESTRA, and many others, the festival promises an unforgettable music experience for all attendees.

About Team Love and AEG Presents

Team Love, the festival's organizers, and AEG Presents, the live-entertainment division behind many renowned festivals and live shows, have joined forces to bring this extraordinary event to life. With their expertise in event production and music programming, attendees can expect nothing but the best at FORWARDS Festival 2025.