Boomtown, 12th - 16th August 2026 | Matterley Estate, Hampshire

📆 WHEN: 12th – 16th August 2026

📍 LOCATION: Matterley Estate, Hampshire, United Kingdom

🎤 Boomtown Fair 2026 Lineup

Ren ● Kneecap ● Scissor Sisters ● Madness ● Skrillex ● Four Tet ● Faithless ● Scooter ● Ashnikko ● Shaggy ● EVE ● 999999999 ● Alborosie & Shengen Clan ● Antony Szmierek ● Bad Manners ● Big Special ● Brutalismus 3000 ● Camo & Krooked B2B Mefjus ● Diffrent ● Elvana ● Floating Points ● Gentleman’s Dub Club & Friends ● Groove Armada ● High Vis ● KILIMANJARO B2B Oppidan ● Kings of the Rollers ● L’Entourloop ● Less Than Jake ● Marlon Hoffstadt ● Havoc of Mobb Deep w/ Big Noyd + DJ L.E.S ● Mungo’s Hi Fi ● nimino ● Notion ● Oguz ● Princess Nokia ● Sampa the Great ● Sherelle ● Shy FX ● Skindred ● Vengaboys ● Wilkinson

+ More to be Announced!

🎶 About Boomtown Festival: What to Expect

Boomtown Festival is a unique blend of music, immersive theatre, and interactive storytelling like no other. It’s an experience worth enjoying from the first beat to the unforgettable closing ceremony. You’ll get swept away by a spectacular opening show designed to ignite your imagination and awaken your senses.

Boomtown is more than a festival. It’s a living city, full of themed districts, secrets, and narratives waiting to be explored. As a visitor, you become a Boomtown citizen, free to interact, uncover mysteries, and dive into shared storytelling. Let your alter ego emerge as you step into a bold new persona, becoming the main character of your own adventure.

Whether you come for the music, the immersive theatre, or the playful creativity, Boomtown invites you into a constantly evolving world. Follow your curiosity and let the rhythm of your heart guide you somewhere unforgettable.

Chapter 5: Radical Redesign

Every year, Boomtown Festival opens a new chapter in its ever-evolving story. Since 2009, it’s been more than music. It’s a living city where each visitor becomes part of the narrative. Through role-play, connection, and exploration, festival-goers shape Boomtown’s future with every step they take.

In 2024, over 40,000 people elected The Collector to lead Area 404, hoping for unity. Instead, he vanished, The Guardians began enforcing strict control, and Aurora Venturestone flooded the city with propaganda. A mysterious structure, The Lion’s Gate, emerged, projecting visions of a bleak future.

A resistance known as The Network soon uncovered the truth: the Collector in power was a deepfake, created by Mr. Biga and Venturestone, while the real Collector was imprisoned. After being freed, he renounced power and supported the creation of a Boomtown Assembly, giving every citizen a voice.

During the closing ceremony, the sentient mycelium IONA delivered a powerful message: “The future is far more than the options they are showing you.” It ignited a movement for awareness, connection, and reclaiming Boomtown’s spirit. As 2025 begins, the city stands between control and collective awakening – its future now truly in the hands of its people.

The system has been shaken to its core – a new era of Boomtown begins! The evolution plan is ready, and in 2026 it’s time for a New Kind of Boomtown.

It will be filled with the noise of hope, carried by the crowd, and brought to life by stages bursting with extraordinary music and art.

Boomtown’s Soundscape: No Genre Left Behind

Boomtown Festival features a thrilling mix of music genres across every corner of the city. If a genre isn’t on a main stage, you’ll find it in a smaller, hidden venue. Drum & bass leads the charge, filling stages like Origin and Hidden Woods with massive energy. But it doesn’t stop there.

You’ll be guided by the sounds of the underground scene – from jungle, bassline, and UK garage to breakbeat, psy-trance, acid techno, electro-swing, and hardstyle. Explore the backstreets and stumble upon secret sets and late-night madness.

Other areas celebrate hip hop, funk, reggae, and even folk. One moment you’re in a sweaty rave tunnel, the next you’re dancing to brass bands or acoustic storytelling. You could say Boomtown is genre-agnostic – anything goes, musically.

No matter your taste, there’s a sound system, band, or DJ waiting to pull you in.

🎒 What to Pack for the Festival

From Regular Rave Fit to Costumes, Characters & Creative Chaos

Yes, you’ll still be dancing, raving, and moving for hours – so comfort matters – but here, fashion goes beyond trends. It’s about transformation.

Start with the basics: comfortable shoes. You’ll be exploring a city of secret alleyways, forest dancefloors, and neon-lit stages, so your feet will thank you later. Then, choose breathable, loose-fitting clothes that let you move freely – and more importantly, let you become anyone you want to be.

At Boomtown, there are no fashion rules. This is your invitation to go bold, get weird, and step fully into your alter ego. Whether you’re a cyberpunk time traveler, a glitter-drenched alien queen, or a sharply dressed 1920s villain – this is the place to become your character.

Costumes, face paint, masks, theatrical makeup, LED accessories, headpieces – everything is welcome. The more outrageous and imaginative, the better. You might even find yourself interacting with actors or being invited into a secret storyline, all because your look caught someone’s eye.

How to Spice Up Your Festival Look? With Accessories!

To take things even further, elevate your outfit with functional and fun rave accessories:

An elegant belt with a twist – it features a hidden pocket for storing your essential rave gear (yes, even glitter!)
A necklace with your favorite pendant – like a capsule with angel wings, a crowd-favorite for good vibes and unique style
A stylish scrunchie – perfect for tying up long hair or adding a pop of color to your wrist
🔐 And for an elevated experience, grab the magical Royal Box! Now available in the sleek S-Line edition, perfectly sized to fit any pocket or wallet.

Dressing for a festival is about freedom, creativity, and fun. The more personal your look, the better you’ll feel – and the more heads you’ll turn. In the end, let your festival fashion speak louder than words!

Want more? Explore other top UK festivals like Creamfields Festival and beyond!

Ready to go? Grab your tickets and start the countdown to Boomtown Festival!

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