2000 Trees reveals FIVE headliners

Oh, 2000 Trees, you truly are the gift that keeps on giving! 

Wading through the onslaught of UK music festivals can be at times hectic and at other times downright punishing! The UK plays host to a myriad of music festivals throughout the year yet 2000 Trees has become a tentpole event for fans. The festival presents a range of the world’s best loved rock bands at the beautiful Upcote Farm near Cheltenham.  

The organisers of the festival have recently released a slue of bands set to play the festival in 2025 including five incredible headliners! Let’s take a closer look.

Thursday night will see Northern Irish group Kneecap present their unique blend of gritty hip-hop, political commentary, and bold humour. Expect a high-energy set with hard-hitting beats and bilingual rap.

Thursday will also see American band PVRIS light up the stage with their electrifying mix of alternative rock and synth-pop. Expect powerful vocals portraying introspective lyrics set to distinctive emotional anthems.

Friday night headliners Taking Back Sunday are set to unleash a torrent of explosive energy and unforgettable melodies. Elements of post-hardcore, pop-punk, and alternative rock will be masterfully woven together for a performance not to be missed.

Coheed and Cambria, will also headline Friday and will thoroughly dominate the stage with progressive rock and epic soundscapes. Expect a high-energy performance packed with tons of fan favourites and powerful, immersive tracks.

Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire are set to close out the festival on Saturday night bringing a dynamic mixture of screaming and melodic vocals with heavy guitar riffs, and emotional intensity. Their set is sure to end one hell of a weekend of music.

If those headliners aren’t enough to get you excited how about the highly anticipated reunion of post-hardcore group Million Dead? This band, with Frank Turner at the helm, are sure to deliver a sharp, raw, energetic set that will have the crowd buzzing from start to finish.

Other notable mentions on the line up go to Kid Kapichi, Rory, Fidlar, Stick to you Guns and DZ Deathrays to name but a few. To see all the bands announced so far and information on how to book tickets visit the official 2000 Trees website. 

2000 Trees will take place on the 9th – 12th of July 2025 at Upcote Farm in Gloucestershire. 

With plenty more bands yet to be announced, watch this space closely! 

For details and tickets, visit the official website.