Boomtown Chapter Five (Hampshire, UK) 2026

📅 August 12 - August 16, 2026

📍 Hampshire, United Kingdom

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From 12 to 16 August 2026, the legendary grounds of the Matterley Estate in Hampshire will be transformed into a sprawling wonder-city of sound and spectacle: welcome to “Chapter Five: Radical Redesign”. This year’s edition of Boomtown invites you into a world where music, theatre and immersive art collide across twelve main stages, dozens of hidden venues and a city-sized music festival playground. Expect headline performances from icons such as Skrillex, Scissor Sisters and Madness alongside the fierce rap energy of Kneecap and the sonic depth of Four Tet — all part of a first-wave artist list that signals the most ambitious Boomtown yet.

The reimagined festival city will feature bold new districts, a return of the renowned Lion’s Den stage, and a brand-new Hydrogen-powered techno and house arena – designed to spark awe and invite exploration.

Across every corner of the site you’ll find live bands, underground DJs, theatrical surprises and sprawling outdoor arenas: the whole experience is crafted to blur boundaries between genres and transform each moment into something unexpected.

Whether you’re drawn to bass-heavy drop moments or emotive live sets, Boomtown Chapter Five promises to deliver adrenaline and introspection in equal measure, anchored in its inclusive, communal spirit and the iconic infrastructure of a full-scale festival city.

So prepare to enter a parallel reality where the party never stops, the production is next-level, and the collective energy is unmissable: Boomtown 2026 will be a chapter that re-writes every expectation.

Headliners

999999999 bruta Brutalismus 3000 Marlon Hoffstadt Skrillex

Highlights

Full Lineup

999999999, Alborosie & Shengen Clan, Antony Szmierek, Ashnikko, Bad Manners, Big Special, Brutalismus 3000, Camo & Krooked, Diffrent, Elvana, Eve, Faithless, Floating Points, Four Tet, Gentleman’s Dub Club, Groove Armada, Havoc of Mobb Deep, High Vis, Kilimanjaro, Kings of the Rollers, Kneecap, L’Entourloop, Less Than Jake, Madness, Marlon Hoffstadt, Mungo’s Hi Fi All Stars, Nimino, Notion, Oguz, Princess Nokia, Sampa the Great, Scissor Sisters, Scooter, Shaggy, Sherelle, Shy FX, Skindred, Skrillex, Vengaboys, Wilkinson

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FAQs

When is Boomtown Chapter Five taking place?

Boomtown Chapter Five will run from 12 to 16 August 2026, with the full five-day programme including music, immersive districts, hidden venues and the continuation of the festival’s evolving storyline.

Where is Boomtown held?

The festival takes place at the Matterley Estate in Winchester, Hampshire, transforming the vast natural valley into a temporary city filled with stages, streets, venues and themed zones.

What is the Boomtown immersive world?

It is a city-scale environment built with characters, narrative missions, interactive districts and theatrical experiences that run alongside the music programme, allowing festival-goers to shape parts of the story as they explore.

How do I start the storyline?

You begin simply by entering the city: characters, quests and district-based missions reveal themselves organically, and you can join in at any moment by following in-world clues or speaking with actors embedded throughout the site.

I’m under 18, can I come to Boomtown?

Boomtown is an 18+ festival, meaning only adults with valid ID can enter the event and stay on site throughout the weekend.

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