Huge immersive festival built like a living city with countless venues and multi-genre programming.
Boomtown returns in 2026, running 12-16 Aug at Hampshire. With a capacity of around 70,000, it sits at the larger end of the UK festival calendar. Glamping is available on site if you would rather not pitch your own tent.
Expect a bass, world, live feel. Immersive city / multi-genre, Electronic, Dance fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring Skrillex, Scissor Sisters, Madness, Faithless, Scooter, Four Tet.
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“There was a great vibe and sense of community among the crowd for the whole event.”
“I definitely left feeling like I'd been invited to be part of something special.”
“The quest, at least at its worst pinch points, is essentially oversubscribed by a factor of about five.”
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