Forwards Festival 2026
About this festival
Forwards Festival is a contemporary music and social action event held annually at Clifton Downs in Bristol, United Kingdom. It features a diverse lineup of international artists alongside a dedicated space for discussions on urgent social and political issues.
What Forwards Festival offers
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Where it was
The Downs
Ladies Mile, Clifton, Bristol, BS9 1PG, United Kingdom
Local Currency: GBP
The local currency is GBP.
An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.
31 August 2026
