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What's new
- Chapter Six: Wild Style runs 11-15 August 2027, with tickets on sale.
- Grand Vista is a new pre-pitched accommodation option for 2027, priced from £814 to £5533.
- A remix competition is open: remix the Opening Ceremony Lion's Den track to win a DJ set at Chapter Six and a release on Boomtown's label.
- The Cloak of Hope will be featured at Boomtown 2027.
- Accessibility requests open 1 February 2027 and close 1 July 2027.
Watch Boomtown
Boomtown does not appear to run a live festival stream in the material we found. Instead, the official YouTube channel puts out full sets under the title "Live from Boomtown" in the weeks after the festival, and BBC Radio 1 has played Boomtown sets on its shows. After Chapter Five, sets from HYDRO XL and The Lion's Den were released in September and early October 2026.
| 2026 | YouTube (Boomtown Festival channel) · HYDRO XL, The Lion's Den stages |
| 2026 | Facebook premiere · The Lion's Den stages The Kneecap set was premiered online as part of a series of full live sets.[3] |
| 2026 | BBC Radio 1 (Essential Mix) Four Tet's Boomtown 2026 set was featured as the Radio 1 Essential Mix of 12 September 2026.[4] |
| 2025 | BBC Radio 1 and YouTube Charlie Tee's Radio 1 drum and bass show played the Boomtown Opening Ceremony 2025 and Rudimental's Boomtown 2025 set, and an official Chapter Four after film went on YouTube.[5] |
| 2024 | YouTube (Boomtown Festival channel) The official channel shows a stream-type upload dated 13 September 2024, and a closing ceremony video went up that month.[6] |
Latest
- Grand Vista announced as a new pre-pitched accommodation for 2027.[7]
- Camp Skylark pre-pitched camping detailed.[7]
- Remix competition opened: remix the Opening Ceremony Lion's Den track to win a DJ set at Chapter Six: Wild Style and a release on Boomtown's label.[8]
- Camp Orchid upgraded camping detailed for 2027 (South, West and Campervan).[7]
- Wednesday entry Phase 4 expected to sell out that day, leaving the last phase of Wednesday entry; payment plan available at checkout.[7]
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@rosegray_ dream day at Boomtown 💥 From behind the decks to a little R&R and watching the sun set with mates at Lions Den. There’s SO much to explore in a day 🪩🎪 Roll on Chapter Si
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Tickets
Four entry types are sold: Wednesday or Thursday entry, each with a public transport version. Prices run from £315 for Thursday Public Transport to £440 for Wednesday Entry, with payment plans at checkout. Wednesday entry has gone in phases, with Phase 4 expected to sell out on 15 September 2026.
Range$315–$4404 pass types, all-in incl. fees[13]
Payment plan: A payment plan can be selected at the end of checkout. If an instalment is missed, contact Kaboodle ([email protected]); if payments are not made per the plan's terms the ticket may be cancelled with no refund, including all added extras, accommodation and travel tickets.
See all 4 passes
| Wednesday Entry Ticket General entry access to the festival from Wednesday onwards. | £440 (or instalments: 1 x £55 then 7 x £63)[13,14] | |
| Wednesday Public Transport Ticket Entry to the festival from Wednesday when you use one of the selected methods of public transport. | £385 (or instalments: 1 x £38 then 7 x £55)[13,14] | |
| Thursday Entry Ticket General entry access to the festival from Thursday onwards. | £370 (or instalments: 1 x £38 then 7 x £53)[13,14] | |
| Thursday Public Transport Entry Entry to the festival from Thursday when you use one of the selected methods of public transport. | £315 (or instalments: 1 x £38 then 7 x £44)[13,14] |
Past prices
| 2024 | unspecified £300[9] Citizenship Ticket (Wed-Sun) £360[10] |
| 2023 | weekend (first-tier) £265[11,12] |
Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.
Get tickets ↗Lineup
The 2026 bill ran from Four Tet, Skrillex and Floating Points to Kneecap, Madness, Scissor Sisters and Shaggy, with drum and bass from Sub Focus, Wilkinson and Andy C. The festival keeps its lineup secret until announcements start, which in the last cycle began on 28 October.
Four TetSkrillexKneecapMadnessScissor SistersShaggyFaithlessSub FocusWilkinsonAndy CGroove ArmadaFloating Points
Stages
Boomtown has 12 main stages and over 50 hidden venues, spread across districts such as Botanica and Downtown. The hydrogen-powered stage, first seen as HYDRO in 2025, returned as HYDRO XL in 2026.
Grand CentralMain stage area in the city centre; 2026 had Ashnikko and Skindred.
The Lion's Den2026 home of Kneecap, Madness, Shaggy, Faithless and Sub Focus.
HYDRO XLHydrogen-powered stage that hosted Four Tet and Skrillex in 2026.
Anara ForestForest arena with a 360° audio-visual show between the trees.
Hidden WoodsWoodland stage; 2026 brought the Fantazia Takeover and DJ Hype.
NEXUSBotanica stage opened in 2024; Talib Kweli played in 2026.
Spectrum 360Queer rave space in Downtown, redesigned for 2026.
HELIX2026 stage with Freestylers, Deekline and Ed Solo.
INFINITY2026 stage with Rose Gray and Queer House Party.
Tangled RootsReggae and dub sound systems, plus 20 Years of DEEP MEDi.
Full Moon BallroomBrass bands, swing and live acts, including Big Band of Boom.
Rose and ClownNew venue that debuted in 2026.
The Retreat and The ObservatoryQuieter woodland corners for relaxation, science and creativity.
ThrutopiaArea to recharge, with workshops and talks.
Plan your trip
Camp Orchid is the upgraded bring-your-own-tent option, and Camp Skylark and Grand Vista offer pre-pitched accommodation. Coaches run from cities including London (£57) and Winchester (£19), and the site is cashless via the official app.
- Coach passes are open to any ticket holder: Winchester £19, London £57, Heathrow £54.
- Public Transport tickets are cheaper, and Camp Orchid West suits public transport arrivals.
- Driving? Camp Orchid South is the closest to the Camp Orchid Car Park.
All details (5)
- Matterley Estate, Hampshire, SO21 1HW, in the most westerly point of South Downs National Park near Winchester. Exact routing information is sent with the ticket.[13]
- Any ticket holder can buy a coach pass by logging in to their customer account. Fares to Boomtown include Winchester £19, Southampton £37, Bournemouth £45, London £57, Heathrow Airport £54, Birmingham £63 and Manchester £107.[13,14]
- A Heathrow Airport coach to Boomtown costs £54.[14]
- Public Transport tickets give entry when using selected public transport methods. Camp Orchid West is the most convenient option for public transport arrivals or those entering through West Gate.[13]
- Camp Orchid South is the most convenient option for those arriving by car and parking in the Camp Orchid Car Park. Campervan and caravan passes are sold separately.[13]
- Camp Orchid (bring your own tent) costs £130 to £140, with flushing toilets and hot showers.
- Camp Skylark pre-pitched runs from £579 (Bell Tent, sleeps 3) to £985 (Crew Hut, sleeps 4).
- Campervan passes are £220 (Standard) and £300 (Large or Caravan), sold separately from entry.
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- Camp Orchid is an upgraded 'bring your own tent' campsite with a sectioned-off camping area, flushing toilets, hot showers and a pamper parlour with mirrors, hair straighteners and hair dryers, plus an exclusive bar. Camp Orchid Campervan £130, Camp Orchid South £140, Camp Orchid West £130.[13,14]
- Camp Orchid Campervans is for the Campervan and Caravan area only; a campervan or caravan pass and festival entry ticket are still required, and every person in the vehicle needs a Camp Orchid Live-In Vehicle wristband.[13]
- Camp Skylark offers pre-pitched accommodation (tipis, bell tents, crew huts and more) with hot showers, flushing toilets, a pamper parlour, premium breakfast and access to The Hide Out, two exclusive bars. Prices range from £579 (Unfurnished Bell Tent, sleeps 3) to £985 (Crew Hut, sleeps 4).[7,14]
- Grand Vista is a new exclusive campsite for 2027, available only with Grand Vista Pre Pitched accommodation. Residents get a bespoke cocktail menu, table service, premium breakfast, a private wellness area, a reserved main stage viewing area with its own premium bar, and two exclusive bars. Prices run from £814 (Luxury Bell Tent, sleeps 2) to £5533 (Safari Grand En-Suite, sleeps 4); Tenthouse from £4862.[13,14]
- Campervan passes: Standard £220, Large £300, Caravan £300.[14]
- The Meadow Accessible Campsite is capped: up to three people (one approved Essential Companion plus up to two pre-registered guests, or up to three pre-registered guests if no companion is needed). All guests must be registered in advance.[18]
- Boomtown is over 18s only.
- Drugs are confiscated and can lead to ejection, but you can declare and amnesty items before the search.
- The site must be vacated by midday on Monday 16th August.
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- Boomtown is an over 18’s event. Some under 18s on site are crew who live on site for weeks building the festival, accompanied by responsible adults.[13]
- The site must be vacated by midday on Monday 16th August.[13]
- Drugs are not condoned; anyone found in possession will have them confiscated and may be ejected from the site and face prosecution.[19]
- Eviction grounds include entering without a valid ticket or wristband, fence jumping, violent or antisocial behaviour, possession of illegal drugs, unauthorised card readers, unauthorised selling, building fires and refusing a search. Evictees may be banned from future Boomtown events.[20]
- Zero tolerance of hate speech, harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination; offenders are removed and may be reported to police.[20]
- Items found at the gate search may lead to denied entry (ejection). Prohibited items or drugs can be declared and amnestied before and on entering the search process.[20]
- Boomtown is cash free; the official app is used to top up the cash free wallet. A cashless balance on a deactivated wristband is eligible for post-event refund.[20,21]
- Accessibility provisions (Essential Companion tickets, accessible camping, parking, transport, viewing areas) require a Nimbus Access Card or free Boomtown-only Digital Access Pass and the Boomtown Accessibility Request Form, completed by 1 July 2027.[18]
- Two 24-hour medical centres, one at Pepperpot Market and one on Hilltop opposite Grand Central.
- The app has the clash finder, map and cashless top-up, and works partly offline.
- Phone signal is unreliable and there are no payphones.
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- Two 24-hour medical centres on site: the main one next to Pepperpot Market near Hidden Woods, and another on Hilltop opposite Grand Central. Pepperpot Market's centre runs a fully stocked pharmacy; another pharmacy is near the Botanica entrance.[22]
- TLC Welfare teams are next to the medical centre in Pepperpot Market and in Thrutopia; Event Well runs a low-stimulation sensory space in Pepperpot Market.[22]
- Safer Spaces offers sexual harassment, assault and domestic violence support from a tent in Pepperpot Market and roaming the city.[22]
- The Loop runs a free drug education tent in Pepperpot Market (no public drug testing); Bristol Drugs Project gives advice at campsite hubs. Samaritans, Blink Mental Health and Cocaine Anonymous run support stalls across Thrutopia and The Retreat.[22]
- The official Boomtown app has the line-up clash finder, the world map, incident reporting and communities, and has some offline functionality for the programme and map.[13,21]
- Phone signal on site is unreliable and there are no payphones.[13]
- The Rookery offers wellness treatments, and The Retreat offers massage treatments and relaxation.[23]
- Boomtown Unboxed gives every attendee a personalised film of their festival, built from stages visited, districts explored and wristband taps.[24]
Editions and history
Book One covered ten chapters from 2009 to 2019, and the current run of chapters began with Chapter One: The Gathering in 2022.
| 2026 | Four Tet, Skrillex, Kneecap, Madness, Scissor Sisters | Chapter Five: Radical Redesign. The Saturday costume theme was '100 years from now'. The hydrogen-powered HYDRO XL stage returned, and Rose and Clown debuted as a new venue.[7,15,16,17] |
| 2025 | FAT DOG, MJ Cole, CASISDEAD, Chris Stussy | Chapter Four: Power of Now. The hydrogen-powered HYDRO stage debuted in Metropolis, and Thrutopia was introduced as a new area. Anara Forest was reopened.[15,25,26,27,28,29] |
| 2023 | Loyle Carner, Cypress Hill, Nia Archives | Chapter Two: The Twin Trail. A 50 Years of Hip-Hop takeover on Grand Central featured the DMC UK mixing championships.[15,30,31] |
Timeline (10)
- Chapter Five: Radical Redesign.[15]
- The South Downs National Park Authority Planning Committee resolved to grant a five-year planning permission at Matterley Estate through to 2030, allowing one festival per calendar year under the same capacity and operating conditions as 2025, with no change to site boundary, attendee numbers or operating hours.[32]
- Commitments with the permission include annual donations of up to £20,000 shared across eight surrounding parish councils and £100,000 annually to Winchester Hospice to 2030.[32]
- Chapter Four: Power of Now, with the first hydrogen-powered HYDRO stage in Metropolis and the new Thrutopia area.[15,25]
- Boomtown won 1st Prize in 'Best Very Large International Festival' and 2nd Prize in 'Top 3 European Festivals' at the Heavent Festival Awards.[33]
- Chapter Three: Revolution of Imagination; sold out. NEXUS opened as the newest stage.[15,34]
- Chapter Two: The Twin Trail, including the 50 Years of Hip-Hop takeover on Grand Central with DMC.[15,30]
- Extinction Rebellion started the Cloak of Hope at Boomtown, with attendees sewing patches expressing a sustainable future.[35]
- Chapter One: The Gathering.[15]
- Boomtown's first ten chapters ran from 2009 to 2019 as 'Book One' (Chapters 1 - 10).[15]
FAQ
When is Boomtown 2027?
11th - 15th August 2027 at Matterley Estate, Hampshire.
Can under 18s attend?
No. Boomtown is an over 18’s event.
When must I leave the site?
By midday on Monday 16th August.
How do I get my £20 Eco Bond back?
Bring one bag of general waste and one bag of recyclable litter to a designated hub at the end of the festival.
How do I change the name on a ticket?
Log in to your Kaboodle account, choose Manage booking, and pay the £20 name change fee; each ticket's name can be changed once.
Can the Essential Companion be rotated between friends?
Yes. An Essential Companion lanyard lets the support role be shared among already-ticketed friends, but it does not create extra tickets or allow extra people into access facilities.
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Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.