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Boomtown 2026 has signed up Kae Tempest, Lynks, Peaches and more

Over 90% of tickets sold out for the August festival event.

Boomtown 2026 has signed up Kae Tempest, Lynks, Peaches and more
Written by
Felicity Newton
Festivals
Boomtown
Published
Jan 28, 2026 • 12:00 PM
Boomtown has revealed the second wave of its line-up for August 2026, marking a significant step in its Chapter 5: Radical Redesign. With over 50 new artists announced, the festival continues to highlight its dedication to a diverse and genre-spanning musical experience.
The festival will see performances from acclaimed poet and performer Kae Tempest, alongside politically engaged artists such as Hak Baker, KiLLOWEN, and Songer. Peaches, Beardyman, Lynks, and Henge promise unique moments of expression, while rising talents include Rose Gray, now on The BRIT Awards Critics' Choice Shortlist for 2026, and Dork faves like Panic Shack and Gurriers.
Among the new additions are major names in UK dance music, including DJ EZ, a key figure in UK garage culture, and a DJ set from SBTRKT. The line-up also features A.M.C ft. Phantom, Alix Perez, S.P.Y, Ivy Lab, Lens, and Kasra B2B Samurai Breaks, showcasing a wide spectrum of drum & bass music. Techno enthusiasts can look forward to performances from VTSS and Azyr, while Folamour brings a groove-led selection. Ross From Friends B2B Effy, Rossi. B2B Silva Bumpa, Eats Everything B2B TSHA, and Trampsta add to the house music offerings.
Notable takeovers include a celebration of jungle with 20 Years of Rupture and a nod to 90s UK rave culture with Fantazia Into The Woods. The festival will also feature David Rodigan pres. Ram Jam with D Double E, Irah & Hollie Cook, and High Focus Allstars.
These additions join the previously announced line-up featuring Skrillex, Four Tet, Faithless, and more. The 2026 festival theme, Radical Redesign, aims to explore reconnection with music, community, and nature. Creative Director Mair Morel explains, "Radical Redesign is more than a storyline, it is an invitation to rethink how we live, connect and create. In a world of accelerating progress but deepening division, Boomtown offers a different model, one rooted in reconnection, community and collective joy."
Boomtown 2026 will take place at Matterley Bowl, Hampshire, from 12th to 16th August. Over 90% of tickets have already been sold, so if you want to go, you best get on it quick sharp. You can find out more at www.boomtownfair.co.uk/tickets

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