<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Taking place across three magical days,</span> 31st July – 2nd August, <b><i>‘<a href=”https://www.facebook.com/goodvibrationssociety” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Good Vibrations Society</a>’ </i></b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>returns for 2026 with an expanded programme celebrating music, wellbeing, ecology and community in the heart of the Ashdown Forest. Set within the stunning surroundings of <a href=”https://www.pippingford.co.uk/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Pippingford Park</a>, </span><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>the family-friendly festival continues to evolve, offering an immersive experience designed to nourish the soul and inspire connection across all ages.</span>
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>With music at its core, the 2026 lineup brings together a rich and diverse mix of world-class live artists, DJs and emerging talent.</span>
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”><strong>Friday</strong> sets the tone in style with unmissable performances from </span><b>Ms Dynamite</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>, </span><b>Gentleman’s Dub Club</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>, </span><b>Fabio & Grooverider</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>, </span><b>Zed Bias</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>, </span><b>Josh Skints</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> and </span><b>Ellis Dee</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>.</span>
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”><strong>Saturday</strong> continues to build the energy with </span><b>Orbital </b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>(DJ Set), </span><b>Hollie Cook</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>, </span><b>London Afrobeat Collective</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>,</span><b> Ebi Soda</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>, </span><b>Nectar Woode</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> and </span><b>Doc Scott</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>.</span>
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”><strong>Sunday</strong> delivers a huge finale with </span><b>Heatwave</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>, </span><b>Bay City Rollers</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>, </span><b>Ibibio Sound Machine</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>,</span><b> Sam Wills</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>, </span><b>Olympia Vitalis</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>, </span><b>Prince Fatty</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> and </span><b>Tru Thoughts ft. Footshooter &</b> <b>Rhys Baker</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>.</span>
<img class=”size-full wp-image-207077″ src=”https://sussexonlinenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/x4-2.jpg” alt=”” width=”1492″ height=”1022″ /> Gentleman’s Dub Club (pic <a href=”https://www.sarabowreyphotos.com/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Sara-Louise Bowrey</a>), Hollie Cook (pic Scott Gouldsbrough), Sam Wills (pic <a href=”https://www.sarabowreyphotos.com/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Sara-Louise Bowrey</a>) & Nectar Woode (pic <a href=”https://www.sarabowreyphotos.com/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Sara-Louise Bowrey</a>)<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Thoughtfully curated for all ages and tastes, the programme spans everything from homegrown emerging talent to globally renowned artists, inviting audiences to discover the new while reconnecting with the familiar. At </span><i><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>‘Good Vibrations Society’</span></i><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>, music is more than entertainment; it is a universal language that brings people together, creating shared moments of joy, reflection and connection.</span>
<b>A LIVING FESTIVAL ECOSYSTEM</b>
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The festival’s layout mirrors the growth of a tree from grounding roots to full bloom, guiding audiences through a connected journey of grounding discovery. At its foundation sits The Root, a dedicated wellbeing space hosted by Yard Yoga. Opening and closing each day with cacao-fuelled ceremonies, it offers free yoga, meditation, dance and movement classes, alongside workshops, talks and evening music.</span>
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Positioned nearby is The Enchanted Wild Spa, featuring outdoor saunas, hot tubs and plunge pools, anchoring the festival in rest and restoration. The Branches hosts a curated programme of talks and workshops exploring mental, physical and conscious wellbeing, a space for ideas to grow, perspectives to shift and meaningful conversations to unfold.</span>
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The Nest provides an intimate platform for emerging artists, nurturing new talent and future voices, while The Warren delivers the festival’s electronic music offering. At the heart of the site lies the High Street, the central pathway connecting each space, lined with independent traders offering locally sourced food, drinks and handcrafted goods.</span>
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Families are welcomed into The Hive, a vibrant children’s playscape designed for creativity, exploration and connection. At its peak sits The Bloom, the main stage and beating heart of the festival, where the full energy of the weekend comes together. New for 2026, The Lily Pad introduces an on-site night-time pop-up club venue, bringing curated late-night sessions into the forest setting.</span>
<img class=”size-full wp-image-207078″ src=”https://sussexonlinenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/x8.jpg” alt=”” width=”2006″ height=”1340″ /> ‘Good Vibrations Society’ festival<b>WELLBEING & EXPERIENCES</b>
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Beyond the music,</span><i><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> ‘Good Vibrations Society’ </span></i><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>offers a deeply immersive wellbeing programme designed to inspire growth, connection and regeneration Festivalgoers can enjoy a range of free activities throughout the weekend, including yoga, meditation, dance and singing classes throughout the weekend, alongside a 5K run club, and a programme of talks and workshops centred around wellbeing, and a magical forest adventure, an interactive experience for all ages where storytelling and nature intertwine.</span>
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>At its core,</span><i><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> ‘Good Vibrations’ </span></i><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>is grounded in personal development, community and meaningful connection to nature, to each other and to ourselves. The weekend offers a space to slow down, reconnect and embrace experiences that restore, inspire and nourish both body and mind. Additional highlights include aerial hoop performances, a curated shopping experience featuring sustainable and handcrafted goods, and a wide selection of locally sourced food and drink.</span>
<i><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>“We have snuggled a festival into a truly stunning environment on the Ashdown Forest. Over the years, stages and spaces have come and gone, and now in 2026, I can honestly say, we’ve nailed it. Whether waking up or going to bed with the sunrise, attendees can enjoy being in nature, with one another and connecting to any number of the performances and activities on offer.” </span></i><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>- Festival founder, Johnny Scratch Lee</span>
<b>LOOKING AHEAD</b>
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Continuing its evolution, </span><i><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>‘Good Vibrations Society’</span></i><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> is already expanding its vision with new concepts being introduced, including an on-site restaurant experience, educational spaces focused on sustainability and nature, and new creative collaborations reinforcing its position as a festival rooted in growth, connection and community.</span>
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Now firmly established as a standout independent festival,</span><i><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> ‘Good Vibrations Society’ </span></i><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>continues to build on its reputation as a welcoming, inclusive and inspiring space for all. Whether attending for the music, the wellbeing programme or the sense of community, the festival offers a unique opportunity to reconnect, recharge and celebrate life in a truly unforgettable setting.</span>
<b>GOOD VIBRATIONS SOCIETY 2026 LINEUP </b>
<b>Bay City Rollers</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> – </span><b>Doc Scott</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> -</span><b> Ebi Soda</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> – </span><b>Ellis Dee</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> – </span><b>Fabio & Grooverider</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> – </span><b>Gentleman’s Dub Club</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> – </span><b>Heatwave</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> – </span><b>Hollie Cook</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> – </span><b>Ibibio Sound Machine</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> – </span><b>Josh Skints </b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>- </span><b>London Afrobeat Collective</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> – </span><b>Ms Dynamite</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> – </span><b>Nectar Woode</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> – </span><b>Olympia Vitalis</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> – </span><b>Orbital </b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>[DJ SET] – </span><b>Prince Fatty</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> – </span><b>Sam Wills</b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”> – </span><b>Tru Thoughts ft. Footshooter & Rhys Baker </b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>- </span><b>Zed Bias.</b>
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>For </span><a href=”https://goodvibrationssociety.com/shop/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”><b>ticket options</b> </a><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>and further information, including:</span>
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<li style=”font-weight: 400;”><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>On-site accommodation (pre-pitches tents or camper van hire)</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;”><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The music</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;”><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Yoga, movement & meditation</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;”><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Talks & workshops</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;”><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Activities for young & old</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;”><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Food, drink & shopping</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;”><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Ecology</span></li>
<li style=”font-weight: 400;”><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Spa</span></li>
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