Overview
- The five-day edition runs August 12–16, 2026 at the Matterley Estate near Winchester in Hampshire.
- Organisers revealed a first wave of 40+ artists spanning live bands and electronic acts, with more lineup and immersive theatre announcements to come.
- The site plan reconfigures key areas by returning Lion’s Den to the Temple Valley amphitheatre, restoring Hilltop as the creative core, and doubling the hydrogen-powered Hydro stage into Hydro XL.
- Public-transport tickets go on sale October 30, with general entry available October 31 via the festival website.
- Organisers report that 50% of tickets are already sold, and Faithless will celebrate their 30th anniversary with their first Boomtown appearance.