Countdown—
TicketsSee official site
LivestreamLive stream (platform not confirmed)2026
What's new
- 2027 dates are announced: 5th to 8th August.
- Tickets for 2027 are not on sale yet, and accommodation and travel details are listed as coming soon.
- The 2026 art programme added The Water Tower by Cella Collective and Mitre & Mondays, and Ryan Gander's three inflatable balls.
- Everyone attending in 2026 was offered a portable ashtray, and the Wellbeing Guardians team of 20 returned for a 5th year.
- The festival was approaching its tenth year in 2026.
Watch Houghton Festival
Houghton has put sets online in a few ways. A Facebook page called Houghton Festival Live promoted a live stream of the 2025 festival, and a live set from The Warehouse was shared as a live stream in 2026. After the festival, the official site keeps a Recorded at Houghton page with sets from past years. We have not confirmed the 2026 streaming platform or how many stages were covered.
| 2026 | Live stream (platform not confirmed) · The Warehouse (one confirmed) stages SLAM posted about a Saturday night live set in The Warehouse that was streamed as Houghton Festival Live 2026.[1] |
| 2025 | Facebook (Houghton Festival Live) The Houghton Festival Live page promoted the 2025 festival as a live online stream.[2] |
Latest
- 2027 dates announced: 5th - 8th August 2027.[3]
- Announcement that 2027 dates were coming soon.[3]
- The Water Tower reed and timber structure by Cella Collective and Mitre & Mondays shared as a new festival structure.[3]
- Limited run of the 2026 merchandise collection back on sale, made to order with 3-4 weeks delivery.[3]
- Final copies of the Houghton 2026 - 2027 countdown calendar available on the online store.[3]
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Tickets
Past prices
| 2025 | Weekend GA (Tier 1) £270[4] Weekend GA (Tier 2) £280[4] Weekend GA (Tier 3) £290[4] |
| 2024 | Weekend GA £280[5] |
| 2023 | unspecified £250[6] |
Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.
Stages
The 2026 festival ran across thirteen stages spread over The Village, The Woods and The Lake, including Pinters, The Warehouse and The Quarry.
Derren Smart StageStage in The Village, the food village at the festival's heart.
The EarthlingStage in The Woods.
Giant StepsStage in The Village.
OutburstStage in The Woods.
The WarehouseStage on The Lake; hosted a streamed set in 2026.
The PavilionStage in The Woods.
PintersStage on The Lake.
The QuarryStage in The Village; confirmed as returning for 2026.
StallionsStage in The Woods.
Old GramophoneStage in The Village.
TerminusListed on the stages page; no description available.
The ArmadilloListed on the stages page; no description available.
The OrchardWellbeing area by The Lake.
Plan your trip
Camping comes in general, boutique and live-in vehicle areas, each with its own entrance. Accommodation and travel details for 2027 are listed as coming soon.
- Venue is Houghton Hall, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6UE.
- Bike compounds are in general and boutique camping; bring your own lock.
- Accessible parking near the entrance: tell car parking staff on arrival.
All details (4)
- Festival location: Houghton Hall, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6UE.[7]
- Accessible parking close to the festival entrance is reserved; drivers who need it must tell car parking staff on arrival.[8]
- A one way system operates from 6 August until and including 10 August 2026. Limekiln Ln is northbound only from Bircham Rd to Crow Ln. Crow Ln is eastbound only from Bircham Rd to Rudham Rd.[9]
- Cyclists have a bike compound in both general camping and Boutique camping. Riders must bring their own bike locks. Contact [email protected] before travelling by bike.[10]
- General camping, boutique camping and the live-in vehicle field are separate areas.
- Boutique and general camping have a café; boutique camping has a bar.
- Live-in vehicle pitches are limited and need a pass bought via Resident Advisor.
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- General camping, boutique camping and the live-in vehicle field are in different areas of the festival site, each with a dedicated entrance.[8]
- Campsite amenities: fresh water points in every field; showers and toilets for boutique and public camping; phone charging for public camping; a bar for boutique camping; a café for boutique and general camping.[8]
- Live-in vehicle pitches: a limited number of accessible pitches are allocated first come first served. A live-in vehicle pass must be bought via Resident Advisor, and the reference number emailed to the festival to reserve a spot.[8]
- Accommodation for 2027 is listed as coming soon.[7]
- Challenge 25 applies: bring photo ID such as a UK driving licence or passport.
- Refunds are not offered to anyone refused entry on the day.
- Strobe lighting is likely, with no warning immediately before it.
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- Challenge 25 policy: anyone who appears under 25 is asked for proof of age. Strictly no entry to anyone under the festival's age restriction. Refunds are not offered to those refused entry on the day.[7]
- Proof of age is a valid photographic ID: UK Driving Licence, PASS 18+ Card or Passport.[7]
- Strobe lighting is likely to be used throughout performances. There is no warning immediately before a period of strobe lighting.[8]
- Houghton welcomes all assistance dogs, as required under the Equality Act 2010. Owners are strongly advised to consider their dog's welfare given high noise levels and large crowds.[8]
- A portable ashtray is given to everyone attending. They are available on entry and at the general store and merchandise stand.[3]
- First Aid and Welfare tent in The Village is open 24 hours.
- The Village has food stalls for all dietary needs, cash machines and an Info Point.
- The Turntable & Napkin pop-up restaurant served a £75pp three-course menu in 2026.
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- First Aid and Welfare tent in The Village, open 24 hours a day. Medics, first aiders and Guardians patrol the site. Medication storage can be arranged by emailing [email protected] in advance.[8]
- Wellbeing Guardians: a team of 20 on site, in their 5th year, trained in areas including Mental Health First Aid and Trauma-informed practice.[11]
- Multiple accessible toilets are located around the festival site.[8]
- The Village has food stalls for all dietary requirements, cash machines, an Info Point, first aid, welfare, toilets, bars and fresh water points. Trevinos (record store) is also in The Village.[8]
- The Lake has The Turntable & Napkin (restaurant), bars, toilets and fresh water points. The Woods have bars, toilets and fresh water points.[8]
- Turntable & Napkin pop-up Italian restaurant (2026): four set menus, three-course dining experience at £75pp, tables for 2 to 10 guests, 2-5 two-hour sittings daily, with a tequila pairing menu with Código 1530.[12]
- Merchandise stand in the main arena, operating 5pm-9pm Thursday and 11am-8pm Friday to Sunday (2026).[3]
- Info point in the main festival for questions during the festival.[3]
- Annual arts programme with new and returning art commissions spanning sculpture, architecture, light and sound.[3]
- Are You Mad hub on site for information on the litter pick.[3]
Editions and history
The festival was approaching its tenth year in 2026, and recorded sets from 2017 and 2022 to 2025 are on the official site.
Timeline (4)
- The Water Tower, the festival's first art and design commission of 2026, was built by Cella Collective and Mitre & Mondays.[3]
- The first Houghton calendar was produced in collaboration with MAP Norfolk. To date the festival has raised over £17,000 for the charity.[3]
- The festival was approaching its tenth year.[3]
- The 2023 edition solidified its status as one of the UK's best dance music festivals.[13]
FAQ
Where is Houghton Festival held?
Houghton Hall, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6UE.
When is Houghton 2027?
5 to 8 August 2027.
Are 2027 tickets on sale?
No. Tickets are not on sale yet for 2027.
Who sells the tickets?
Resident Advisor is the online ticketing agent for 2026.
What is the age policy?
Challenge 25. Anyone who appears under 25 must show a valid photographic ID. Strictly no entry under the age restriction.
Is the festival cashless?
Info coming soon.
Is there re-entry?
Info coming soon.
What are the gate opening times?
Coming soon.
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Sources (13)
Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.