Festival Information
South West
Overview
2000 Trees Festival is an independent rock and alternative music festival held at Upcote Farm in Gloucestershire. Its programme brings established artists and emerging bands together across several stages, covering rock, punk, hardcore, indie, metal and related genres.
Away from the main stages, there are performances in the woods, late-night silent discos, spoken-word and comedy sessions, food and drink traders, camping and family activities. The 2027 festival marks twenty years since the first edition was held in 2007.
Line-up
View the official line-up page for announced artists and programme information.
Festival Capacity: ≈15,000 people
This is the approximate maximum audience capacity for the festival rather than a cumulative total across all four days.
First held: 20072027 edition: 19th
Location
2000 Trees Festival takes place at Upcote Farm, Withington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 4BL.
See the official Getting to Trees page for current directions, arrival information, parking and public transport options.
Festival Venue
Upcote Farm is a compact rural festival site on a working sheep farm, with grass fields, sloping ground and a performance area in the woods. Gradients vary across the site and conditions may become more difficult in poor weather.
Travel Info
Cheltenham Spa is the nearest railway station. The festival publishes information about its station shuttle, coach travel, driving, parking, taxis and cycling on the official travel page.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £25 - £250
This approximate range covers paid child, day and standard weekend admission. Prices vary by ticket type and release, so always check the official ticket page for current prices and availability.
Tickets to 2000 Trees Festival can be purchased via their Tickets Page.
Ticket Options
- Three-day tickets with entry from Thursday
- Four-day tickets with entry from Wednesday
- Standard and VIP tickets
- Discounted NHS and student tickets
- Teen and child tickets
- Day and evening tickets, when available
- Instalment plans, when available
Upgrades and Extras:
- Parking
- Campervan tickets
- VIP upgrades
- Glamping booked separately
Important Ticket Information
Most weekend tickets include general camping unless the ticket states otherwise. Wednesday entry requires a four-day ticket, and under-18s must attend with an adult. Valid photo identification is required when exchanging tickets, while NHS and student discounts require suitable eligibility identification.
Only purchase tickets through official festival booking links. Check the official tickets page and current terms for prices, availability, entry conditions and the details of any instalment plan.
Accommodation
General camping is included with most weekend festival tickets. Visitors can bring their own tent, use the dedicated family camping area or book pre-pitched and furnished glamping separately.
Camping Options:
- General camping
- Family camping with a sheltered play area
- Accessible camping for approved visitors
- VIP camping with the corresponding VIP ticket
- Campervan areas with the appropriate ticket
- Pre-pitched and furnished glamping
Glamping does not include festival admission. A VIP ticket is also required when booking accommodation in the VIP camping area. Visit the official Glamping Page for current providers, options and booking links.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with Festival Calendar UK's Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
2000 Trees Festival continues to work with Attitude is Everything to improve access across the festival. Upcote Farm is a working sheep farm with uneven grassy ground, slopes and changing gradients, so some parts of the site may be challenging for visitors with limited mobility.
Facilities & Support Include:
- A free Personal Assistant or Essential Companion ticket for eligible visitors
- Accessible camping close to the pedestrian entrance
- Accessible parking by advance application
- Viewing platforms at most stages
- Accessible toilets across the site
- Power-chair charging
- Mobility scooter and manual wheelchair hire through Event Mobility
- Medication refrigeration and assistance with luggage
- Assistance dogs
Visitors who need accessible facilities should complete the festival's current access request process. Visit the official Accessibility Page for full details, or contact the access team at access@2000trees.co.uk.
