Boomtown
Boomtown Chapter Five returns to Matterley Estate, Hampshire, 12-16 August 2026. Headlined by Skrillex, Four Tet, Faithless, Madness, Scissor Sisters, Kneecap, EVE, Ashnikko, Scooter and Shaggy across elaborate themed stages. Primary tickets sold out; official Kaboodle resale available.
Headliners for Boomtown 2026 — more acts on the official line-up, subject to change.
Festival file
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, Four Tet, Faithless, Madness, Scissor Sisters, Scooter, Ashnikko, EVE, Kneecap, Shaggy.
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Word on the field
“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.”
Short excerpts from independent reviews and attendee posts, each linked to its source — not Fezzy’s opinions.