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What's new
- 2027 is the 30th anniversary, Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th August at Daresbury.
- Tickets went on sale on 1 September 2026 with a 10-part instalment plan, from as little as £6.55 per instalment.
- All Dreamfields and 2 Day Camping tickets sold out on 2 October 2026.
- First headliners: The Prodigy and Hannah Laing at APEX, Marco Carola and Jamie Jones at Steel Yard, all Saturday 28th August.
- Josh Baker B2B Kettama B2B Prospa headline Arc Stage on Friday 27th August.
Watch Creamfields
Yes, Creamfields has streamed officially with Beatport for the last three editions. The 2026 stream put four stages on air from Friday to Sunday, and sets were also posted to the official YouTube channel afterwards. Expect the same pattern in 2027, though the main stage has been the focus in some years and only part of the lineup is shown.
| 2026 | Beatport · 4 stages |
| 2025 | Beatport The stream ran Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th August with over 40 artists, including a Gorgon City set from the Steel Yard.[3] |
| 2023 | Beatport (Twitch and YouTube) · Mainstage stages The first Beatport livestream covered performances from the mainstage.[4] |
Latest
- Josh Baker B2B Kettama B2B Prospa announced as Arc Stage Friday headliners, 27th August 2027.[5,6]
- 2027 artist survey opened; closes Friday 16th October at 5pm (BST). Prize: 4x 4 Day Gold Guest Camping tickets.[6]
- All 2-day camping and Dreamfields tickets sold out for 2027.[5]
- Jamie Jones announced for Steel Yard, Saturday 28th August 2027.[5]
- Luxury camping on sale.[5]
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Tickets
Past prices
| 2025 | Friday Day Standard £84[7] Sunday Day Standard £106.40[7] Saturday Day Standard £115.50[7] |
| 2024 | single day (from) £75[8] Friday Standard £84[9] Friday Gold Full Price £121[9] weekend (low end of £240-£290 range) £240[8] |
| 2023 | single day £93.50[10] 2-day with camping £205[11] 2-day standard camping £214[10] 3-day standard camping £240[10] |
Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.
Get tickets ↗Lineup
The 2027 announcements so far are The Prodigy, Hannah Laing, Marco Carola, Jamie Jones, Franky Rizardo and a Josh Baker B2B Kettama B2B Prospa Friday headline set. More names are still to come.
The ProdigyJosh BakerKettamaProspaMarco CarolaJamie JonesFranky RizardoHannah Laing
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Stages
The site mixes big structures with smaller arenas: APEX, Steel Yard, HALO, Teletech, The Forest, NEXUP and Arc Stage. Downtown Village sits alongside them with sports and wellness.
Arc StageHosts Friday headliners Josh Baker B2B Kettama B2B Prospa in 2027.
APEX30,000-capacity indoor main stage, introduced in 2024.
Steel Yard20-metre-high, 20,000-capacity structure unveiled in 2016.
HALO45-metre circular outdoor arena that evolved from the Runway stage.
Runway20,000-capacity open-air main stage from 2022, succeeded by HALO.
Teletech15,000-capacity arena with a Friday to Sunday takeover.
The ForestWoodland-themed arena introduced in 2025.
NEXUP arenaHosted by Max Dean; debuted on Friday 28th August 2026.
Downtown VillageSports, wellness and entertainment village with five themed zones.
Plan your trip
Shuttle buses run from Liverpool, Manchester and Warrington, and car parks open on the Thursday. It is an 18+ event with no pass-outs, so settle your camping and travel before you arrive.
- Shuttle buses run to and from Liverpool, Manchester and Warrington; pre-booking is advised.
- Open returns cost £20+BF from Manchester and £10+BF from Warrington.
- Car parks open on the Thursday to spread arrivals over three days.
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- Shuttle buses run to and from Liverpool, Manchester and Warrington, plus a return-only service to Runcorn/Widnes. Pre-booking is advised. Shuttles depart from the Shuttle Bus Box Office at the Transport Hub near the North Entrance. Post-festival Monday shuttles to all locations run 7am to 1pm in 2026. Ticket transfer for shuttle tickets is disabled at 4pm the day before travel.[12]
- Liverpool: bus stop on Elliot Street, City Centre. Departs for the site Thursday 09:00-17:00, Friday 09:00-17:00, Saturday 09:00-18:00, Sunday 10:00-5pm. Returns Friday 22:00-01:00, Saturday 22:00-05:00, Sunday 22:00-02:00, Monday 07:00-13:00. On-the-day tickets available.[13]
- Manchester: Stand EM, The Hive on Lever Street. Outward journey must be pre-booked; a single return can be bought on-site. Open return £20+BF. Departs for the site Thursday and Friday 09:00-17:00, Saturday 10:00-17:00, Sunday 10:00-16:00. Returns Friday 22:30-01:30, Saturday 22:00-05:00, Sunday 22:00-02:00, Monday 07:00-13:00.[14]
- Warrington: Warrington Bus Interchange, Winwick Street, WA1 1XW. Departs 10:00-17:00 Thursday to Sunday. Returns Friday 22:30-01:30, Saturday 22:00-05:00, Sunday 22:00-02:00, Monday 07:00-13:00. Open return £10+BF.[15]
- Runcorn and Widnes: return-only service from the site to Runcorn train station and Widnes Morrisons, Monday 07:00-13:00; tickets only from the on-site Shuttle Bus Box Office. About 20 minutes to Runcorn and a further 10 to Widnes.[16]
- Runcorn train station is on the West Coast Mainline with direct links to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Scotland and Wales.[16]
- Big Green Coach offers coach travel. A single e-ticket covers both festival entry and coach boarding. Groups in private hire vehicles with 17 seats or more who camp must pre-book a Monday departure time.[17,18]
- Car parks open on the Thursday to spread arrivals over three days. In 2026 the campsites opened Thursday 27th August at 12:00. Silver and Gold tickets and Dreamfields include a car park pass; a Car Parking Pass is also sold as an extra. Gold/VIP vehicles enter via the gated access behind the church in Daresbury village. Unauthorised vehicles (buses, campervans, coaches) are not allowed on site.[19,20]
- Pedestrian access to the A56 is restricted for the event (Hollyhedge Farm to the Production Entrance). Walkers from Warrington enter via the entrance facing Hollyhedge Farm; those from the Eastern Expressway use the bridge near Hobb Lane. The coach and bus area is the field between Hollyhedge Farm and Hobb Lane.[19]
- Camping tiers are Standard, Bronze, Silver and Gold, each with different facilities.
- Dreamfields luxury structures are sold out for 2027 and are bought on top of a camping ticket.
- Take your tent and gear home; tents left behind are mostly incinerated.
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- Standard Campsite: arrive with your own gear and pitch. All camping tickets include access to the Event Arena and Downtown Village.[21]
- Bronze Campsite: only Bronze ticket holders may enter; includes hot showers, 'proper' toilets and a 24-hour info hub.[22]
- Silver / Gold Campsite: hot showers, 'proper' toilets, 24-hour info hub, Pamper tent and free car park pass. Gold adds the Gold Hospitality Arena. Upgrades subject to availability.[23]
- Pre-Pitch Campsite: pre-erected tents located closest to the event arena, next to Downtown Village, with 24-hour reception, security and hot showers. Options include Pre-pitch tents and bundles for 2, 4, 6 or 8, and Standard Bell for 2, 4 or 6.[24,25]
- Dreamfields luxury structures (all sold out for 2027): Super Classic Bell (2-5), Super Deluxe Bell (2-4), Lotus Belle (2-4), Aurora Dome (2-4), Super Classic Touareg (6 or 8), Super Deluxe Touareg (5, 6 or 8), Crew Hut (2-4) and Airstream en suite (4 or 5). Dreamfields guests use a separate dedicated entrance.[25,26]
- Click & Collect camping supplies can be pre-ordered and picked up on arrival. Bundles are yours to keep and should be taken home. Lockers are available.[27]
- Camp only in designated areas and with a camping ticket; tents pitched outside designated areas or in car parks are removed. Keep clear of fire lanes. Take tents and all gear home; most tents left behind are incinerated rather than recycled.[20,28]
- Creamfields is 18+, with a strict Challenge 21 policy and photo ID required.
- Bags into the arena must be A4 or smaller; no pass-outs or re-entry.
- Alcohol cannot be taken into the arena from the campsite.
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- Creamfields is an 18+ event. A strict Challenge 21 policy is enforced at entrances and bars.[20]
- Accepted ID: in-date photographic driver's or provisional licence, valid passport (not a photocopy), PASS hologram card, in-date Armed Forces photo ID, or a national photo ID card issued by country of origin (other than the UK). Without ID, the ticket or wristband is removed and you are asked to leave.[20]
- Bags taken into the Event arena must be A4 or smaller; larger bags are confiscated. Bag and body searches, including by detection dogs, can happen anywhere on site.[20]
- No pass-outs, no re-entry, no refunds (except as set out in the refund clause). Re-admission to the campsite from the arena is allowed during event opening times.[20]
- No illegal substances (zero tolerance to drugs). Alcohol is not permitted into the arena from the campsite. No animals other than guide or hearing dogs. No unauthorised filming or sound recording. No trading without promoter consent. Smoking and vaping are not permitted in enclosed public areas, including arena big tops.[20]
- Camping and gold day ticket holders exchange tickets for a non-transferable wristband on first entry and must wear it at all times. Standard day tickets are scanned on entry. Lost or stolen tickets are not duplicated; screenshots of digital tickets are not accepted.[17,20]
- Tickets may only be resold through the official resale platform of the ticket agent. Tickets from unauthorised sources may be invalid.[20]
- Line-up and running times may change without notification; tickets are for the Event and not a specific artist. Changes to the line-up and adverse weather are not material alterations for refund purposes.[20]
- Dress code: dress for the weather, for a festival and with attitude. Green field site; strobe and smoke effects may be used.[20]
- Trespass onto the site during post-festival dismantling is subject to a zero-tolerance approach with Cheshire Police and Halton Borough Council, including ANPR, 24-hour CCTV and drones. Salvaging requires a formal application.[29]
- The Official Creamfields App holds your digital tickets, set times and an offline map.
- Downtown Village has padel courts, 5-a-side football and a gymnasium.
- Food village, a Co-op and vending machines are on site; vending machines ran 24/7 in 2026.
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- Official Creamfields App: set times with reminders, artist A-Z, live-updating lineup, offline GPS map, find my car / find my tent, news, FAQs and push notifications. Digital tickets are held in the app under My Tickets.[30]
- Freshfields: hot showers, 'proper' toilets and pamper stations, sold as day or weekend passes. Freshfields Spa in Downtown offers barbering, beauty bar, hairdressing and holistic treatments.[31]
- Downtown Village activities include padel courts (two courts, 20 minutes per game, registration required, Ball Park zone) and 5-a-side football (10 minutes per game, squads up to 8 players, Ball Park zone).[32,33]
- The Creamfields Gymnasium has SkiErgs, preacher curl stations, air bikes, circuits and daily fitness challenges, with no booking needed for equipment.[34]
- Wellness programming includes Disco Pilates, meditation, yoga, sound baths, bodyweight workouts, hot curl Pilates and a run club.[35]
- Food village with gourmet street food, festival favourites, plant-based and health-focused options. Vending machines run 24/7 (new for 2026) and a Co-op and market stalls are on site.[36]
- Left luggage, lockers and cloakroom facilities are available. Official merchandise is on sale. Earplugs are available at the camping shop. Extras include phone charging (Charge Candy), lanyards and Barrow 4 Hire.[18,20]
- Medical and welfare facilities are on site. Vibe UK provides sexual health support daily 9am-9pm at the Downtown Help Tent.[37,38]
- Accessible facilities are available by application with a Nimbus Access Card or Digital Access Pass; buy a standard (or Gold) ticket first. Essential companion tickets are allocated through the application. Contact: [email protected].[39,40]
Aftermovies and photos
Editions and history
Creamfields began in 1998 at Matterley Estate near Winchester, moved to Liverpool in 1999, and has been at Daresbury since 2006.
| 2026 | Aug 27–30, 2026 Calvin Harris, Sonny Fodera, Armin van Buuren, Underworld, Disclosure | Pepsi MAX presents Creamfields 2026; 20 years at Daresbury.[6,41] |
| 2025 | Swedish House Mafia, David Guetta, Chase & Status, Anyma, Chris Stussy B2B Josh Baker | Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields 2025. HALO stage, The Forest arena and Downtown Village launched. Chris Stussy B2B Josh Baker closed the Steel Yard on Saturday night.[42] |
| 2023 | Swedish House Mafia, Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz, Carl Cox, Calvin Harris | Main stage live-streamed with Beatport.[4] |
| 2021 | David Guetta, Carl Cox, Eric Prydz, Martin Garrix, Adam Beyer | Return to live events after a year out in 2020.[43] |
| 2019 | deadmau5, Martin Garrix, Carl Cox, Calvin Harris, The Chemical Brothers | 'New era for Creamfields': increased camping space, additional security and staffing, new water supply and more water points, better signage, improved shower and toilet facilities, more welfare staff, 24-hour manned information hubs.[44] |
| 2018 | Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim, Sven Väth, Annie Mac, Skream | Carl Cox played the festival for the first time in a decade.[45] |
| 2017 | deadmau5, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Armin van Buuren, Axwell Λ Ingrosso, Eric Prydz | Twentieth anniversary; capacity expanded by 80,000.[46] |
| 2016 | Armin van Buuren, Chase & Status, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Axwell Λ Ingrosso, Avicii | First four-day edition. Steel Yard superstructure debuted.[47,48] |
| 2015 | Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, Jamie Jones, Martin Garrix, The Chemical Brothers | [49] |
| 2014 | Deadmau5, Steve Aoki, Calvin Harris, Above & Beyond, Gorgon City | Three-day festival.[50] |
| 2013 | The Prodigy, Avicii, Tiësto, David Guetta, Steve Angello | 15th birthday, with site improvements for bad-weather resilience.[51] |
| 2012 | Avicii, David Guetta, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Angello, Skrillex | Three-day event.[52] |
| 2011 | The Chemical Brothers, Tiësto, Paul van Dyk, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia | First three-day edition.[53] |
| 2010 | David Guetta, deadmau5, Leftfield, Tiësto, Calvin Harris | Site expanded again with increased daily capacity. David Guetta was a dance festival exclusive. BBC Radio 1 returned with exclusive coverage.[54] |
| 2009 | Tiësto, Mylo, Basement Jaxx, Paul van Dyk, Dizzee Rascal | Site expanded with higher capacity; second year as a two-day festival.[55] |
| 2008 | Aug 23–24, 2008 Fatboy Slim, Ian Brown, Gossip, Paul van Dyk, Kasabian | 10th anniversary and first two-day edition.[56] |
| 2007 | Aug 25, 2007 The Chemical Brothers, Kelis, New Young Pony Club, Simian Mobile Disco, Groove Armada | Second year at Daresbury.[57] |
| 2006 | Aug 26, 2006 | 9th edition and first at Daresbury.[58] |
| 2005 | Basement Jaxx, Faithless, Caged Baby | Won the UK Festival Award for 'Sexiest Festival'.[59] |
| 2004 | The Chemical Brothers, Goldfrapp, Mylo, Scratch Perverts | [60] |
| 2002 | Faithless, Underworld, Kosheen | Live Outdoor Stage introduced.[61] |
| 2001 | Fatboy Slim, Gorillaz, Carl Cox, Erick Morillo | A 16-hour event. Gorillaz submitted a rider for the cartoon characters.[62] |
| 2000 | Judge Jules, Groove Armada, Basement Jaxx, Moloko, Laurent Garnier | First festival swimming pool, filled with Evian Water. Celebrity football introduced to the arena.[63] |
| 1999 | Pet Shop Boys, Basement Jaxx | Moved to Liverpool with double the capacity, closer to the parent nightclub.[64] |
| 1998 | May 2, 1998 Sasha, Paul van Dyk, Daft Punk, Tony De Vit | Inaugural one-day event.[48,65] |
Timeline (13)
- 30 years of Creamfields, 26th-29th August at Daresbury.[66]
- 20 years at Daresbury; Community Fund has contributed over £500,000 to community initiatives over the past decade, plus a £10,000 Microgrant Scheme for Halton and Warrington.[67]
- Launched HALO, The Forest, Downtown Village and Freshfields; Teletech returned for three days.[42]
- £2 million site investment; APEX indoor main stage debuted.[68]
- First Beatport livestream of mainstage performances (Beatport Twitch and YouTube).[4]
- 25th anniversary: launched Creamfields South (Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Platinum Jubilee weekend in June); Runway main stage created with Lucid Creates.[69]
- Steel Yard superstructure unveiled and a fourth day added.[48]
- Third day added.[48]
- Second day added for the 10th anniversary.[48]
- Moved to Daresbury, Cheshire, between Liverpool and Manchester, allowing growth into a multi-day camping festival.[48]
- Moved to the Old Liverpool Airfield, with double the capacity, closer to the Cream club.[64]
- First Creamfields held on Saturday 2nd May at the Matterley Estate, Winchester, for 25,000 people; described as dance music's original multi-stage festival.[48,65]
- Cream began as a weekly house music night at Nation (formerly Snobs Disco), Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, running from October 1992 to June 2002. The venue is now demolished.[70]
FAQ
How old do you have to be to attend?
You must be 18 or over; Challenge 21 applies at entrances and bars.
When is Creamfields 2027?
Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th August 2027 at Daresbury, Cheshire.
How do digital tickets work?
Claim the ticket via the Ticketmaster 'You're in' email, download the Official Creamfields App and log in under My Tickets. Transfer tickets to your party before arriving; the recipient needs a Ticketmaster account and the app. The name on the ticket does not need to match the person entering.
Can I bring a bag?
Bags into the arena must be A4 or smaller.
Who can use the Bronze campsite?
Only Bronze ticket holders.
Where can residents get information or complain?
Email [email protected] or call 0207 688 8900; complaints need the caller's name, What3Words code, address, contact number and email.
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