Boomtown festival reveals first artists for 2026 line-up

The standout highlights include the likes of KNEECAP, Scissor Sisters and Madness. 

FIRST WAVE OF ARTISTS! 💥

A true musical journey, dancing across every genre imaginable. New sounds, old favourites. This is Chapter Five: Radical Redesign.

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Speaking about the inclusions this year and a veer towards altering how the festival looks, Boomtown’s co-founder Luke Mitchell said:

“Musically – while bass music has dominated in recent years and will always be at our core, we’re making a conscious move to keep Boomtown musically diverse and unpredictable.

“Expect more live bands and more cross-genre adventures. That’s where Boomtown began, and it’s what keeps us on the truest path forward.”

Other names set to grace the hallowed Hampshire grounds at Matterly Estate include Shaggy, Skrillex, Ashnikko, Faithless who are incidentally celebrating their 30th anniversary next year, as well as many other incredible acts.

In harmony with the co-founder’s statement, the festival won’t just be shaking up the line-up, but also the design of the festival to embrace the new culture that is being built. 

What are the dates for Boomtown 2026? 

The festival will kick-off on Wednesday August 12 until Sunday August 16. 

How can I purchase tickets for Boomtown 2026? 

Tickets go live on Thursday October 30 and Friday October 31.

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