Houghton Festival (Houghton, UK) 2026

📅 August 6 - August 9, 2026

📍 RMH4+F6, Bircham Rd, King's Lynn PE31 6TY, UK, Houghton, United Kingdom

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An elite auditory pilgrimage materializes deep within the estate grounds of Norfolk as Houghton Festival 2026 reclaims its status as the UK’s premier sanctuary for underground music purists. Spanning a continuous, around-the-clock four-day grid from August 6 to August 9, 2026, this meticulously engineered woodland music festival takes over the dense forests, hidden clearings, and scenic lake shores of Houghton Hall. The uncompromising format strictly prioritizes extended DJ sets and custom-tuned sound systems, rejecting mainstream trends to serve discerning electronic devotees demanding absolute sonic immersion beneath the canopy.

The hidden woodland clearings and Lakeside structures transform into a high-energy dance paradise helmed by the kaleidoscopic vision of festival co-founder and curation pioneer Craig Richards. Steering the hypnotic musical trajectory across the custom-built stages are microhouse legend Ricardo Villalobos, techno innovator Ben Klock, and the deep house mastery of Move D. Together with versatile vinyl selectors like Joy Orbison, Hunee, Peach, and Sonja Moonear, they construct a seamless, driving soundtrack that leverages bespoke d&b audiotechnik sound systems to capture the pure, uncompromising essence of open-air clubbing.

Concurrently, the nature-infused landscape shifts away from the music into a dedicated cultural retreat, anchoring alternative experiences around The Orchard, Trevinos, and The Armadillo pavilions. This immersive environment features specialized art installations, open-air Sculpture Garden tours, and premium culinary takeovers at the on-site Turntable & Napkin Restaurant. Every element of the forest layout is precisely tailored to complement the rolling estate fields, delivering a captivating, multi-sensory utopia that bridges daytime artistic leisure with relentless nocturnal exploration.

Headliners

Ben UFO Craig Richards Helena Hauff Sedef Adasi

Full Lineup

5ive, Aba Shanti-I, Adam Curtain, Adam Shelton, Adi, Al Wootton, Alex Downey, Aoki Takamasa, Ario, Aurora Halal, Awkward Moments, Axis 89, Baby Vulture, Bas Ibellini, Batu, Ben UFO, Bill Brewster, Billy Nasty, Binh, Bobby, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Bruce, Bruno Schmidt, C.A.R., Calibre, Call Super, Carl H, CC:DISCO!, Channel One, Chez Damier, Chez De Milo, Chida, Chris Sullivan, Christian AB, Colleen Cosmo Murphy, Craig Richards, Dan Andrei, Dan Beaumont, Dandy Jack, Danny Daze, Danny Daze – :::Blue:Av, Dave Harvey, Deadbeat, Decius, Delwin Campbell, Desyn, DJ Masda, DJ Nature, Djrum, Doc Martin, Domenic Cappello, Donna Leake, Double Agent 7, Dr Horn, Dr. Banana, Dresden, E/Tape, Electro Elvis, Elijah Minnelli, Ellie Stokes, Enrica Falqui, Facta & K-Lone, Fadi Mohem, Felix Dickinson, Francesco Del Garda, Frank Haag, Freakenstein, Gabriel Rai, Gabrielle Kwarteng, Gene On Earth, Giant Steps DJ’s, Gideon, Grace Sands, Greg Paulus, Guest Renata, H Foundation, Hackney Electronica, Hamish and Toby, Harri Pepper, Harry McCanna, Helena Hauff, Holy Tongue, Howie B. & Hiraki Sawa, Itchy Rich, Ivan Smagghe, Jade Seatle, Jake Manders, Jane Fitz, Jason Lindner & Currency Audio, Jenny Jen, John Talabot, Jonny Rock, Jorg Kuning, Josh Caffé, Kem, Kia, Konduku, Kyle Toole & Kian OK, Lake Haze, Livwutang, Lola Haro, Loula Yorke, Lukas Wigflex, Luke Una, Manasseh, Manfredas, Margaret Dygas, Marie Davidson, Mariiin, Mark Ernestus & Tikiman, Mary Lattimore, Mathew Jonson & Vril, Maybe Laura, Melchior Productions Ltd, Melina Serser, Midland, Moxie, Moy, Nicolas Lutz, Nidia, Nidia & Valentina, Nik Bärtch’s Ronin, Not An Animal, Nullpta, O-Bee & Tomas Station, Objekt, Ogazón, OK Williams, Oli Silva, Om Unit, Optimo, Paquita Gordon, Paramida, Pariah, Patrick Rowe, Peach, Peter Adjaye, Peverelist, Phil Smart, Powder, Prince Fatty, Prosumer, Radioactive Man, Raresh, Reggie Watts, Remi Mazet, Reptant, Rhadoo, Rhyw, Ricardo Romaneiro, Ricardo Villalobos, Rob Mello, Robert Mitchell, Roman Flügel, Samuel Rohrer, Saoirse, Satoshi Otsuki, Scientist, Sedef Adasi, Sepehr, Shanti Celeste, Shay Malt, Simo Cell, Slam, Sonja Moonear, Ste Roberts, Sugar Free, Sven Hammond, Swing & Dine, Tama Sumo & Lakuti, The Ghost, Ties, Tokyo Riddim Band, Tristan Da Cunha, Truth and Lies, Unai Trotti, Uncle Al & Sherman, Underground Resistance, Vera, Vlada, Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan, Wayne Holland, Willow, Wonderfulsound, XDB, ZaP

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FAQs

When is Houghton Festival 2026 taking place?

The festival runs as a continuous 24-hour musical journey for four days, beginning on Thursday, August 6 and wrapping up on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Where exactly is the festival located?

The event is staged on the beautiful, heavily wooded grounds of Houghton Hall, a historic country estate located in Norfolk, UK.

What are the core musical guidelines and values of this event?

Curated by Craig Richards, Houghton is highly celebrated for prioritizing exceptionally long artist set times, underground programming, and bespoke, high-fidelity sound systems from d&b audiotechnik.

What standard accommodation spaces are provided on the estate?

Festivalgoers can choose between booking boutique luxury glamping spots, staying in simple pre-pitched tents, setting up live-in vehicles, or utilizing the dedicated circular camping marketplace.

Are there any notable attractions available away from the music stages?

Yes, attendees can explore a specialized outdoor Sculpture Garden, take in distinct visual art installations, visit the Orchard wellness spaces, and book sit-down meals at the Turntable & Napkin restaurant.

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