Restricted Forest

10 Years · 26 June 2027

Ten Years in the Trees

Restricted Forest returns to Orrell Hill Woods, Liverpool, on Saturday 26 June 2027.

Four realms. One forest.

Which realm do you choose?

Mind, Body, Spirit and Heart. Four builds, four guardians, one day.

The bill

Who is playing

The Ascension lands on Saturday 26 June 2027 at Orrell Hill Woods.

Full lineup revealed October 2027

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Low golden sun through the pines behind a dancing crowd.
Restricted Forest 2027 artwork: The Ascension, 26 June 2027, a cog-toothed forest gateway opening onto the main stage at sunset
A frame from the aftermovie: CO2 plumes over the full arena with the crowd stretched back into the pines

The aftermovie

What it actually looks like

Every stage, the whole crowd, one night in the woods, cut down to four minutes.

The full film · 4 minutes

Four friends together in the trees in the afternoon, one throwing a peace sign at the camera. Source frame RestrictedForest2026-1154.
Fave memory. All of it. Bumping into people and laughing because there were no bad vibes at all. People checking up on people making sure everyone was okay
Stacey Stirling

From the woods

Voices inthe heart ofthe forest

  • The best event I've ever been to! Still buzzing off it, went to Forsaken this weekend and it wasn't a patch on Restricted! Roll on next year

    Rach Cadd

  • Very well organised. Felt safe. No trouble whatsoever so ever. Everyone was so kind and friendly. Best vibe ever felt at such an event. Very impressive. Can't wait for next year.

    Leila Parry

  • Awesome, back to the old school loved up rave for like minded open minded ravers who wanna dance, listen to great music and have fun without been judged. A revelation.

    Ian O'Donoghue

  • The best festival. Amazing vibe all day. Everyone is so nice. Amazing staff and amazing atmosphere

    Sarah Clarke

  • First time this year had an absolute ball. Main stage was amazing, did have a wander to all the other stages, some fantastic acts all round. Would love to do it again next year

    Chantelle Walker

  • First timer. Great would go again. Friendly atmosphere. Nice set up. Staff and security friendly. Not heavy handed like some festivals.

    Trebor Monk

  • Brilliant little festival great location chilled vibe great music. Will definitely be back next year!

    Kate Townsend

  • What an amazing setting to party. Nice vibes, nice people, great music. Roll on next year

    Peter Lau

  • Absolutely loved Restricted. Even better that I won QUEEN, would love to win 2 VIP tickets for my friends

    Chelsie Craven

  • Best festival ever! Had an amazing time with my friends, loved every minute

    Natalie Hicks

  • Beautiful place, beautiful people and amazing atmosphere.

    Andrzej Obst

  • Amazing day. Best experience of 2026 so far

    Stewart Williams

  • My favourite stage was the Pyramid by far

    Skye

  • Meeting Seb Fontaine was my favourite part

    Jeff Telford

  • The Pyramid was a belter this year

    Clairee

  • The Factory / trance stage was the best.

    Elizabeth Mallard

  • Best gig iv been to this year and I go to a lot!

    Rob Moyles

  • Great location, Great Music, Great Transport, Great Day

    Kev Murphy

  • The best event I've ever been to! Still buzzing off it, went to Forsaken this weekend and it wasn't a patch on Restricted! Roll on next year

    Rach Cadd

  • Very well organised. Felt safe. No trouble whatsoever so ever. Everyone was so kind and friendly. Best vibe ever felt at such an event. Very impressive. Can't wait for next year.

    Leila Parry

  • Awesome, back to the old school loved up rave for like minded open minded ravers who wanna dance, listen to great music and have fun without been judged. A revelation.

    Ian O'Donoghue

  • The best festival. Amazing vibe all day. Everyone is so nice. Amazing staff and amazing atmosphere

    Sarah Clarke

  • First time this year had an absolute ball. Main stage was amazing, did have a wander to all the other stages, some fantastic acts all round. Would love to do it again next year

    Chantelle Walker

  • First timer. Great would go again. Friendly atmosphere. Nice set up. Staff and security friendly. Not heavy handed like some festivals.

    Trebor Monk

  • Brilliant little festival great location chilled vibe great music. Will definitely be back next year!

    Kate Townsend

  • What an amazing setting to party. Nice vibes, nice people, great music. Roll on next year

    Peter Lau

  • Absolutely loved Restricted. Even better that I won QUEEN, would love to win 2 VIP tickets for my friends

    Chelsie Craven

  • Best festival ever! Had an amazing time with my friends, loved every minute

    Natalie Hicks

  • Beautiful place, beautiful people and amazing atmosphere.

    Andrzej Obst

  • Amazing day. Best experience of 2026 so far

    Stewart Williams

  • My favourite stage was the Pyramid by far

    Skye

  • Meeting Seb Fontaine was my favourite part

    Jeff Telford

  • The Pyramid was a belter this year

    Clairee

  • The Factory / trance stage was the best.

    Elizabeth Mallard

  • Best gig iv been to this year and I go to a lot!

    Rob Moyles

  • Great location, Great Music, Great Transport, Great Day

    Kev Murphy

4.5out of 5, from 741 reviews

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Gates open Saturday 26 June 2027

Ten years. One day.

Counting down to gates.

Orrell Hill Woods, L38 5DA. Gates 13:00, last entry 16:00. Over 18s only.