Bluedot
Science-meets-music festival at Jodrell Bank with world-class talks, cosmic visuals and electronic headliners.
Full line-up for Bluedot 2026 — archived lineup from the finished edition.
Festival file
The 2026 edition ran 23-26 Jul at Jodrell Bank Observatory, Bomish Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DW. Future dates have not been announced. With a capacity of around 20,000, it sits at the mid-size end of the UK festival calendar. Glamping options are listed; check the organiser for the location and current availability. The tents are supplied by Tangerine Fields. It is set up to work for families, so all ages are welcome.
Expect a electronic feel. Science, electronic fans will feel right at home.
Glamping on site
Tangerine Fields supplies the tents at Bluedot.
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Word on the field
“Walking into Jodrell Bank, I was teleported into another world; a world where science fiction characters had all got together for one big party.”
“My favourite part was just listening to the live music whilst occasionally glimpsing up at the gigantic Jodrell Observatory just beside it — it's truly breathtaking in size and engineering.”
“You can soothe your Sunday hangover with a 10am lecture about dark matter.”
Short excerpts from independent reviews and attendee posts, each linked to its source — not Fezzy’s opinions.
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This edition has finished. Check the official site for future announcements.
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