Alkaline Trio announced as first headliner for 2000trees Festival 2026
The highly anticipated 2000trees Festival lineup for 2026 has been unveiled, with Alkaline Trio announced as the first headliner. This legendary punk band, known for hits like Stupid Kid, Time To Waste, and Mercy Me, will be making their exclusive UK festival appearance at the event held at Upcote Farm in Gloucestershire. Alkaline Trio is set to headline on Thursday night, kicking off the festival in style.
Expressing their excitement, the band shared, “We are looking forward to returning to the UK to play 2000trees this summer. We love the festival’s independent spirit and can’t wait to make our return. It has been entirely too long. Can’t wait!” Comprised of Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano, and drummer Atom Willard, Alkaline Trio has been a staple in the music scene since the mid-90s. Their latest album, Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs, released in 2025, marked their 10th studio album and showcased their enduring musical talent.
While Alkaline Trio is set to headline on Thursday, the lineup for Friday and Saturday night headliners is yet to be revealed, keeping festival-goers eagerly awaiting more exciting announcements. The 2000trees Festival is scheduled to run from Wednesday, July 8 to Saturday, July 11, promising four days of incredible music and performances.
In addition to Alkaline Trio, the festival’s first wave of lineup announcements also includes must-see acts like Pup, The Dirty Nil, Bad Nerves, Lambrini Girls, Cancer Bats, Glassjaw, Dinosaur Pile-Up, and High Vis. James Scarlett, the festival’s organizer and head booker, expressed his enthusiasm for the 2026 lineup, calling it one of the strongest first announcement line-ups to date. He highlighted the diverse range of artists set to perform, from returning favorites like Dinosaur Pile-Up and Cancer Bats to new faces like Pinkshift, Nothing, Banks Arcade, Scowl, and House of Protection.
Scarlett encouraged fans to secure their tickets early, emphasizing that four-day passes were selling out fast. He teased that there are only a handful of tickets left for the festival’s best early-entry day, urging fans not to miss out on the opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of the 2000trees Festival. With Alkaline Trio leading the charge as the first headliner, and an array of talented acts set to take the stage, the 2026 edition of 2000trees promises to be a music event to remember.