Calling all free spirits, yogis and dance lovers!

Step into the magic of the forest and embrace the liberating vibes of Ibiza at Forest Fest.

Get ready to embrace the freedoms of Ibiza, unleash your energy and connect with nature – an immersive forest bathing dance party with International DJ Marcel Mendez, set in the enchanting woodland of Chiddingstone Castle.

Doors open at 6:30pm with chilled atmospheric vibes, then, as the clock strikes 8pm, we turn up the excitement and the party gets started as we transition into an immersive woodland silent disco.

The music will be an eclectic blend of tribal house, Afro and Latin house, Ibiza anthems, and uplifting feel-good beats, all expertly curated by Marcel. Get ready to smile, release yourself embark on a musical journey together, flowing seamlessly from the magic of sunset into the energy of the night.

The overall feel is friendly festival vibe.

Let your style shine at Forest Fest with:

• Festival Flair: Think flowing fabrics, boho chic, and carefree vibes.
• Bold Colours: Embrace every hue of the rainbow to light up the dance floor.
• Yoga-Inspired Comfort: Flowy, flexible, and fabulous!
• Glitter Galore: Sparkle like the stars with glitter and shimmer.
• Summer of Love: Channel groovy, flower power energy with retro prints and floral crowns.
• Beach Glam: From breezy kaftans to bold tropical prints, let your summer spirit soar.
• Dress it up, keep it colorful, and above all, wear something that lets you move
• Gather your friends and lace up those dancing shoes, this is an immersive event you won’t want to miss.

‘Marcel Mendez knows how to create a great party and bring everyone together with his infectious feelgood music.’ BBC Radio Kent

Tickets (Including loan of headphones)

£26.25

*Please contact the box office, we can reserve tickets for you while you organise your group.

Please Note: Ticket prices have remained at 2024 prices. We have however embedded the booking fee for the first time.

Chiddingstone Castle North Lawn

Come prepared for the weather in this uncovered, stunningly beautiful venue. 

You can bring your own seats, beanbags, rugs etc. along with your picnic. Choose where you would like to sit when you arrive, you will view the performance from there whilst enjoying your picnic (if you can save pudding until then). 

The Castle Cafe will be open before the show for hot and cold drinks and light meals and ice cream. 

If you are considering making a day of it the castle opening hours are 11am – 5pm (last entry 4:15pm), so please ensure you have visited before the performance starts.  

Please note: umbrellas are welcome if required, gazebo’s are not. 

About Chiddingstone Castle   

Chiddingstone Castle is nestled in the heart of the Kentish countryside, surrounded by beautiful grounds and filled with extraordinary treasures. Turn your theatre trip into a full day out by visiting the historic house first and discover its fascinating stories. There is also a quintessentially British tea room with plenty of traditional homemade goodies to choose from if you wanted to enjoy lunch before the performance. 

The castle has Tudor origins, Victorian rooms and was remodelled in the 19th century to resemble a medieval castle. It has been owned and lived in by an eclectic mix of people: the Streatfeild family, Lord Astor, military forces during WWII, Long Dene School and the last owner, Denys Eyre Bower. 

Denys Eyre Bower (1905-1977) was a gifted collector, devoting his life to finding fascinating objects and works of art. He bought Chiddingstone Castle in 1955 to home his collections of Ancient Egyptian, Japanese, Jacobite and Stuart, and Buddhist objects. These worldwide treasures can be found on display to this day thanks to the private charitable trust that was set up after his death in 1977. 

The Chiddingstone Castle team endeavour to help bring the stories of the artefacts, Denys and the castle history to life as well as maintaining the grounds and running events to attract a wide audience of visitors.