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Held in beautiful forest locations across the country, Forest Live is a major live music series managed by Forestry England.

With everything required for a great night out, the concerts are renowned for their relaxed atmosphere and spectacular forest backdrops.

Income generated from ticket sales helps look after the nation’s forests sustainably, for people to enjoy and wildlife to thrive.

The 2025 programme includes: 

Sting - 18 June 2025

With virtuoso guitarist and longtime collaborator, Dominic Miller, and dynamic drummer Chris Maas (Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers), the band will perform the most electrifying hits and rarities from Sting’s timeless discography at Forestry England Westonbirt Arboretum on 18 June 2025. 

Known for his groundbreaking work as a solo artist and as the front man and songwriter in seminal group The Police, Sting has consistently pushed the boundaries of musical innovation throughout his illustrious career. 

The “STING 3.0” Tour represents a new dynamic era showcasing selections from his vast catalogue through the urgent lens of a tight three-piece combo and inspired by the release of his new song “"I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart)"” - mixed by 4-time GRAMMY Award-winning mix engineer Robert Orton – released on 5 September 2024. 

Tickets are on sale from 9am on Friday 27 September 2024 via the Forestry England website. 

The Script- 22 June 2025

Globally renowned Irish pop-rockers The Script are set to light up Westonbirt Arboretum on 22 June 2025, with support from Scottish singer-songwriter Tom Walker. 

The Script have amassed over 10 billion streams worldwide and with two platinum-selling US singles, six UK Number One albums and global ticket sales north of four million under their belts, The Script’s gift for writing songs rich with heady emotions and big melodies has captured the hearts of fans all over the world.

With their Forest Live shows coming hot on the heels of a huge worldwide tour, The Script are set to thrill fans with selections from their catalogue of much-loved tracks including “Hall Of Fame”, “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved” and “Breakeven." 

Tickets are on sale from 10am on Saturday 28 September 2024 via the Forestry England website.