31st July - 2 August 2026
Pippingford Park - The Ashdown Forest
A weekend of music, ecology and wellbeing to nourish your soul.
Join us 31 July – 2 August 2026 for the sixth year of Good Vibrations Society: a 3-day festival of music, wellbeing and ecology, set in the magical surroundings of the Ashdown Forest.
Dance from dawn to dusk with world-class live music, recharge with free yoga and workshops, or our wild spa, and reconnect through talks and shared moments in the forest. With unforgettable moments for the whole family, kids can explore, play and create, while the wilderness guides you through a weekend designed to inspire, uplift and bring people together.
A weekend of soul-nourishing experiences in nature.
Come fill your cup and celebrate the good vibrations.
More artist announced for 2026!
A rich and meaningful festival, safe for the whole family.
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Plus many more world-class artists
Early bird
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Second release
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Third release
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Forth release
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Final release
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2026 Third release tickets
Save £25* by buying today - Pay in full or by payment plan!-
Dont miss a thing by coming to the whole weekend!
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Under 18 £110
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UNDER 5's just £7
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3 days of music, wellbeing and ecology
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Free camping
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Free talks
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Free workshops and classes
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Free kids area
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Free yoga
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Payment plans available
2026 Third Release Family bundle
Save £185* by buying this bundle today - Pay in full or by payment plan!-
Don't miss a thing by coming to the whole weekend!
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2 adults 18+ and 2 under 18s for the whole weekend!
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UNDER 5's just £7
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3 days of music, wellbeing and ecology
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Free camping
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Free talks
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Free workshops and classes
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Free kids area
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Free yoga
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Payment plans available
*Savings based against buying individual full price tickets at the gate.
On- site accommodation
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What's at the festival?
Nomad’s Bazaar
Colourful Family Bazaar full of lovely interesting things sustainable, handmade and fair trade.
Nomad Jewellery
We are Nomad Jewellery! A small independent business selling real 925 Silver & Stainless Steel jewellery, along with funky clothing & accessories – top quality
Funky Fungi
The Funky Fungi Cafe will serve adaptogenic and functional drinks in a relaxed atmosphere whilst promoting discussion of all things fungi for seasoned and enthusiastic
Big Games for all
Friday afternoon The Hive will host some big group games for young and old contenders. Bring your game faces and join The Games!
Pooh Corner
Pooh Corner is situated on the edge of the Ashdown Forest, East Sussex in Hartfield The perfect stop for either the casual visitor or the die hard fan of
Campervan Vintage
Campervan Vintage was set up by Scott & Will in 2018 with the ultimate goal of buying an electric van to live in & travel
News From the Future w/ Benita Matofska
What if the future isn’t something that happens to us — but something we get to dream into being? We’re drowning in stories of division,
Guided Walk and Talk w/ Tom Forward
Come take a walk with an expert guide to see and hear some of the wildlife that call Ashdown Forest home. Suitable for all ages,
Penelope Vivero
Penelope Vivero writes songs that feel like field-notes from the wild—intimate, earthy, and quietly powerful. Rooted in folk-pop songwriting, Penelope’s work carries a gentle activism:
Guided Woodland Nature Walks
This year at Good Vibrations Festival, the Hundred Acre Wood comes alive once more, and you’re warmly invited to step inside. A hundred years on,
Forest Bathing w/ Tansy Downman
A bespoke class combining Forest bathing, mindful movement and meditation by the trees with some Nature poetry.
Ms Dynamite
In September 2002 the 21-year-old UK garage star Ms Dynamite became the first solo black female artist to win the prestigious £20,000 Mercury Music Award
Grazing on Ashdown Forest w/ Ash Walmsley
Have you ever wondered why there are cows, ponies and sheep wandering across Ashdown Forest? Come and learn about how grazing has helped shape this
Tru Thoughts takeover – ft. Oliver Night & Footshooter
Tru Thoughts isn’t just a name on a poster — it’s a British independent institution. Born in Brighton in the late ’90s, Tru Thoughts built a
Chef Charles
Chef Charles sells traditional Caribbean street food straight from the jerk pan. All my food is full of flavour seasoned and marinated to perfection. Official_chefcharles
Amrutha – Seated Vegan restaurant
Festivals are a home for good music, tasty food and human connection; they are a place to create memories that will last a lifetime. The
The 100 year history of Winnie the Pooh
Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh with the world’s foremost expert and long standing owner of Pooh Corner Neil Reed. Explore the history behind
The Living Heath w/ Mollie Matthews
Ashdown Forest is a mosaic of biodiversity and beauty, but its survival is not entirely an accident of nature — it is the result of
Dr Cheryl’s – Blind Date
Come and witness the magic of our annual blind date show. Blind Date, at a festival? Why, yes! We love all of you, and we
Reggaetown Takeover — ft. DJ Vamps & Caren Can Can
Reggaetown is more than a party brand — it’s a community dance built on reggae’s most important ingredients: peace, love, unity… and a serious selection. It’s grown from
InSound Takeover — ft. Kristiaan, Limara, Rob Dewey & Nik Valentine
InSound are about underground electronic music done with care: the long blends, the patient builds, the moments where the groove locks and the whole room quietly
Prince Fatty
Prince Fatty is one of the UK’s great modern dub characters: a producer, engineer and musician who’s built a cult following by doing things the proper way
The Golden Guild
The Golden Guild are a full-bodied reggae band built to bring the sun out—deep grooves, roots grounding, and a modern edge that keeps it driving.
The Conservators of Ashdown Forest
Covering 6,500 acres of heathland and woodland surrounding Pippingford Park, Ashdown Forest is bursting with wildlife, from the tiny Silver-studded Blue butterfly to the mysterious
The Root opening ceremony with cacao
Begin your festival weekend in The Root. Come together as a group, enjoy a hit of ceremonial-grade cacao and dance your way into the weekend.
Gentleman’s Dub Club
Bass, brass, and pure good-time pressure Good Vibrations Society is about moving together, and Gentleman’s Dub Club are basically the house band for that very thing.
Olympia Vitalis
A voice that stops you in your tracks Some performances don’t ask for your attention — they simply take it. Olympia Vitalis is that kind of artist: a
Darcy Winter
Darcy Winter sits in that sweet spot where classic soul meets modern R&B/pop edge—smoky, bold, and built for a live room. Her writing leans into the big questions
Scrap craft
Let your creativity take you on a journey of junk modelling – make a festival accessory, design your own mandala or create a box robot…
The Dressing Room
Funky fresh handmade kimonos , clothing and accessories. Wicked T-shirts and tops, all fair trade and made with ❤️ Love.
Pooh Corner w/ Neil Reed
Welcome to Pooh Corner in Hartfield, a tea room, gift shop and museum situated on the edge of the Ashdown Forest in Hartfield, East Sussex.
Quantum Psychedelics w/ Mikaela
In this deeply human and thought-provoking session, Mikaela explores how connection, embodiment, and expanded awareness can transform the way we relate to ourselves, our teams,
Vibroniks Takeover — ft. Twenty4Carat, Phazeman & Process
Vibroniks is rooted in that proper UK tradition of bass music in the wild — long sessions, big sound, and lineups that blend scene staples with local
Fabio and Grooverider
The UK Drum n Bass originals, bringing full-spectrum energy to Good Vibrations Society Fabio and Grooverider are true architects of UK dance music: two DJs who
London Afrobeat Collective
A full-body, feel-good stampede of rhythm If you’ve never danced to Afrobeat live, London Afrobeat Collective are the perfect introduction — and if you have, you
Fukushima Dolphin
Brighton’s Fukushima Dolphin are a high-energy duo that blend indie/rock attitude with electronic edges—lean, loud, and designed to hit fast. They’ve been a beloved fixture
The Social Society: Volunteer hackathon
A fast-paced, feel-good workshop where people come together to do good the right way. Hosted by The Social Society, this 75-minute interactive session connects attendees
Destan Dönemi
Destan Dönemi are a Turkish folk duo featuring the talented vocalist and flautist Büşra Algeç alongside respected fingerstyle guitarist Evan Graham. Together, they weave the
Weald to Waves w/ Gareth Williams
Come and hear about one of the most exciting landscape scale projects in the southeast. The Weald to Waves project is a group of like-minded
Static Ella
Static Ella crafts melancholy electronic alt-pop with a DIY producer’s touch—layered vocals, textured synths, and songs that sit right on the edge between vulnerability and
Hollie Cook
Lovers rock glow, tropical pop lift-off Hollie Cook brings a very particular kind of magic: sun-kissed reggae warmth with a punk-rock sparkle — music that makes you
Natural Intelligence: Reclaiming Your Wild Wisdom. Forest Bathing with Tansy Dowman
Modern life teaches us to outsource our wisdom. This workshop is an invitation to reclaim it. Join award-winning Forest Bathing practitioner and TEDx speaker Tansy
The Corner Shop
The Corner Shop stocks everything you forgot to bring. And everything you didn’t think you would need! Filled with amazingly useful stuff, camping supplies, everyday household bits/bobs,
Belonging Beyond the Script w/ Nyla Khan
Many of us have torn up the cookie-cutter script for how we’re supposed to live, love, and succeed. But in that brave act of freedom,
Eat Your Weeds: Feeding and Healing with Common Plants w/ Katrina Wilmot
This workshop is a gentle exploration of the healing wisdom of wild herbs and edible plants. Together we’ll discover why, when, and how to forage
Greenwood Heritage
Greenwood Heritage is a curated antiques, vintage and textiles stall offering characterful British antiques, vintage clothing, handmade textiles and Afghan rugs. A treasure-filled space focused
Ashdownwood
Handmade vases, bowls, candlesticks and more using reclaimed wood mostly from Ashdown forest
Orbital DJ Set
A pilgrimage from the M25 to The Ashdown Forest When UK rave culture first ignited, Orbital were right at the heart of it — two brothers (Phil
Molly Rose
Brighton-based singer-songwriter Molly Rose is fast becoming one of the most compelling new voices on the UK country scene. With a sound that blends heartfelt
Jacob’s Ladder Farms
The meat for our burgers, hot dogs and bacon comes from local organic, biodynamic and regenerative farms. We butcher and make the burgers ourselves.The buns
Run and Rave – 5k Run
For fitness fanatics attending this year’s festival, we have partnered with Run & Rave to host a 5K run on the Saturday morning of the
Ibibio Sound Machine
Ibibio Sound Machine are one of the most compelling and forward-thinking bands emerging from the UK scene – a genre-defying afro-futurist collective blending West African
Morning musings with tea, poetry and arts and crafts
Before the day gets going, pop down to the nest for informal chatter, crafts and a nice cup of tea. The perfect way to ease
Imaginal Futures w/ Carla and Simon
At this crucial time in human-ecological history we see around us misuse of the imagination. Films, television, conversation and private rumination; we are surrounded by
iUVO Skincare
iUVO means to Aid, Assist & Gratify in Latin, that was the name my late mother chose for the company while developing the brand together
The Dragonfly pub
Lovingly presented by the Hop Yard, the Dragonfly is our onsite pub. Fine beers, wines, spirits and non-alcoholic tipples served all day and long into
Witchywise
We are a dedicated witchcraft craft stall, specialising in a wide range of handmade magical tools and spellwork. Our offerings include besoms (brooms), ritual sprays,
Loop The Moon
Loop The Moon bring uplifting soul-funk, Latin jazz and world grooves, powered by vibrant vocal harmonies and feel-good momentum. Their sound is built for open faces
Dakka Skanks
Dakka Skanks fuse reggae, ska, dub and punk into a live show that’s pure forward motion—tight rhythms, big energy, and a vocal delivery that can
Ashdown Forest Walks – To explore any time!
Ashdown Forest is a premier walking destination in East Sussex, offering vast, open heathland, tranquil woodlands, and sweeping views. Popular with hikers, the area features
The Woodland Trust
Founded in 1972 the Woodland Trust is the largest woodland conservation charity and a leading voice in bringing the UK’s trees and woodlands to the
Karly Kissling
Drawn to deep House, Tribal Grooves, Afro Rhythms, Melodic Textures, and Dark Techno undertones, Karly’s sets are instinctive journeys designed to get people out of
Re’Bel Crystals
Re’Bel Crystals offers a curated selection of ethically sourced crystals, crystal jewellery, temple grade incense, and singing bowls. Specialising in striking mineral statement pieces, both
Big Feelings, Brilliant Kids w/ Nicci Parry
Practical tips to help your neurodivergent child thrive. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to support your neurodivergent child, and the impact it’s having
Amrutha – Free vegan cooking classes.
Amrutha is more than a place to eat; it’s an invitation to sit, share and belong. Our philosophy is built around abundance, generosity and the
Wild Spa by the Enchanted Glade
Travel down the high street and past the Root, trough our peace garden you will find the Wild Spa. With stunning views over the Ashdown Forest, the Spa will boast Hot-Tubs, a Sauna, Massage and a plunge pool.
