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Boomtown 2026 Unveils 'Chapter 5: Radical Redesign' With Kneecap, Scissor Sisters, Skrillex, Four Tet and Faithless

The festival signals a pivot toward broader, cross-genre programming after bass-heavy years.

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.