2000trees Festival Returns to Cheltenham with Five Days of Must-See Music
One of the British music scene’s most cherished independent festivals, 2000trees, is set to make a triumphant return this summer at Upcote Farm in Cheltenham from July 9–12, 2025. This year’s festival will feature early entry camping and a packed lineup of music starting from Wednesday, July 9. The festival’s 2025 edition promises non-stop live music across five days, making it the most expansive year yet, bursting with headliners, high-octane energy, and extraordinary performances.
Whether you’re a devoted fan of post-hardcore music or are in search of genre-defying musical journeys, 2000trees 2025 is the place to be.
The festival boasts an impressive array of headliners that span a full five days, each night featuring a distinct sonic experience on the main stage.
Kicking off the main stage action on Wednesday, July 9, are Manchester’s alt-pop-rockers HOT MILK and Hastings’ incendiary political punk outfit KID KAPICHI in a joint headlining performance. Both bands have made waves across the UK music scene, and their first shared top billing promises an electrifying, euphoric start to the weekend.
Thursday, July 10 pairs the ground-breaking Irish rap/punk collective KNEECAP from Belfast with genre-defying alt-rock powerhouse PVRIS in a dual headliner night that showcases political fervor and genre-bending innovation, epitomizing 2000trees’ reputation for pushing boundaries.
On the emotionally charged Friday, July 11, emo legends TAKING BACK SUNDAY will bring anthemic youth and heartbreak, while prog-punk behemoths COHEED AND CAMBRIA will deliver epic tales marked by soaring vocals and scintillating riffs. This extraordinary pairing promises a festival experience that dreams are made of.
As the festival climax on Saturday, July 12, Canadian post-hardcore pioneers ALEXISONFIRE will set the main stage ablaze for the first time with their ferocious live show, featuring blistering guitar work, dual-vocal intensity, and a cult following that guarantees a climactic finale that will be talked about for years to come.
In addition to the headline acts, the festival’s undercard is stacked with performances that are sure to leave a lasting impression:
– Million Dead, the renowned hardcore band fronted by Frank Turner, will reunite for an exclusive set.
– FIDLAR, the chaotic skate-punk heroes from LA, promise a frenzy of moshing mayhem.
– La Dispute delivers emotional catharsis through poetic post-hardcore.
– Employed To Serve combines crushing heaviness with technical prowess in UK metalcore.
– Bambie Thug, Ireland’s Eurovision wildcard, transforms leftfield pop into high art.
– Future of the Left delivers scathing Welsh noise-rock with unmatched wit.
– Vukovi offers electric Scottish alt-rock with massive hooks.
– Sprints, the rising stars of Dublin garage-punk, bring raw energy to the stage.
– Blood Command, a high-octane metal-pop band from Norway and Australia, completes the diverse lineup.