Boomtown 2026 — first release
Boomtown has revealed a first release poster for Chapter 5 — “Radical Redesign” — dated 12–16 August 2026. The poster highlights a mixed bag of headliners across scenes: Kneecap, Scissor Sisters, Madness, Skrillex, Four Tet, Faithless, Scooter, Ashnikko, Shaggy and Eve.
The A–Z section reads like a festival crate-digger’s wishlist — spanning electronic, reggae, hip-hop and bass — with names such as Floating Points (live), Groove Armada (DJ set), Sampa The Great, Princess Nokia, Skindred and Havoc (of Mobb Deep) appearing on the art.
The poster also features a prominent “Bang Goes Normal” banner across the bottom; the artwork doesn’t explain whether that’s a new stage, takeover or programming concept, but it’s likely part of Boomtown’s refreshed Chapter 5 identity.
What to watch
- Skrillex and Four Tet — big draws for the electronic crowd.
- Faithless and Madness — legacy acts that shape Boomtown’s crossover reach.
- Kneecap and other local/scene-first bookings — signals Boomtown continuing its underground-to-headline approach.
- “Bang Goes Normal” — likely a new programming angle or stage to watch for in the full announcement.
More details — full stage breakdowns, set types and ticketing — should follow as Boomtown rolls out its official announcements. We’ll be watching this one closely.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/festivals/comments/1oi7xm3/boomtown_2026_uk/
