Music
Forest Fest
We did it, you loved it, so we’re doing it again…
Forest Fest is an immersive, unique, dance experience taking place in Chiddingstone Castle’s historic woodland, staring international DJ Marcel Mendez.
Following the incredible atmosphere and wonderful feedback from our first Forest Fest, we can’t wait to return bigger in spirit, deeper in energy, and more magical than ever.
Our favourite DJ, Marcel Mendez returns with a new 2026 set – Forest Freedom.
A vibrant fusion of festival anthems, tribal house, Afro & Latin house, euphoric Ibiza anthems, percussion, and uplifting feel-good beats, expertly crafted to guide you from sunset warmth into night-time exhilaration. Expect new layers of immersive production, richer soundscapes, and an expanded visual experience designed to elevate your connection with the night.
As you arrive, soak up the early-evening ambience with chilled, atmospheric vibes over a picnic if you wish to bring one. Then, as dusk settles and the forest begins to glow, the energy builds leading us into the dazzling silent disco experience beneath the canopy of trees.
Wear what makes you feel alive, comfortable, and ready to move! Gather your friends, immerse yourself in the rhythm of the forest, and dance into the night. We look forward to welcoming you into our summer celebration of freedom, connection, music, and nature. 🌳
“Marcel Mendez knows how to create a great party and bring everyone together with his infectious feel-good music.” – BBC Radio Kent
Sat 8 Aug 2026, 8pm
Doors Open from 6.30pm
Chiddingstone Castle Woodland
Allocated Covered Seating
£36.70
Lawn Tickets
£31.70
Child Lawn Ticket (under 17)
£11.70
*Festival Friends & Hever Castle, Hever Golf and Wellbeing Club Members
Allocated Covered Seating
£33.20
Lawn Tickets
£31.70
*Groups, over 20 tickets
Allocated Covered Seating
£33.20
Lawn Tickets
£31.70
*Please contact the box office, we can reserve tickets for you while you organise your group. We will also remove the 7% booking fee from your purchase.
Joint Theatre and Castle Garden entry
Adult Allocated Covered Seating
£51.40
Adult Lawn Tickets
£46.40
Child Lawn Tickets
£20.50
Two Sisters’ Theatre
Located on the Two Sister’s Lawn, our theatre has…
One continuous roof, every auditorium seat is undercover and allocated. The roof section over the auditorium is transparent so you will be able to enjoy the stars above, as you watch The Stars on stage!
We can close our walls for events outside the summer months. The walls are clear, so you still feel you are in the beautiful garden just with protection from the weather.
For some summer shows the lawns are opened up. You to choose where to sit when you arrive and enjoy your picnic during the event. You will need to bring your own seats, beanbags or rugs etc for the lawns.
Please check our access page for further information.
The theatre bar will be open before the event and during the interval for hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice cream and hot sausage rolls and Cornish pasties.
Pre theatre Supper
We are delighted to be working with the newly all-in-house, Hever Castle Catering team, offering our guests delicious menus that make use of the best local and UK produce available.
The menu can be viewed here. Please book your pre theatre supper with your ticket purchase. Your advance payment is for food only with drinks available to be purchased with your meal.
For our 8pm performances, you can arrive between 6pm and 6.30pm, and your meal will be served approximately 30 minutes post arrival. The performance waits for no man, or pudding!
Pre-theatre supper will be closed when the restaurant is full, or 1 week before the event. Please make sure you book supper with your tickets so you are not disappointed.
If you wish to inform the catering team of any dietary requirements, please email catering@hevercastle.co.uk . Unfortunately, it may not be possible to cater for dietary requirements without reasonable advanced notice.
Catering for Hever Festival Friends.
Hever Castle Catering are offering a generous 10% discount off the cost of your, and your guests, pre-booked meals. Please note the discount does not apply to the beverages that can be purchased on the evening.
Hever Festival Theatre Friends Membership can be purchased with your tickets and starts from £29. With theatre and meal discounts a membership quickly pays for itself and you can share the discounts with your friends too!
Hever Castle and Golf Club members do not receive a discount on Pre-Theatre Suppers.
