Festival Information
South East
Overview
Boomtown is a music festival held at the Matterley Estate in South Downs National Park, near Winchester, Hampshire. Established in 2009, it has grown into a unique event featuring 12 main stages, over 50 hidden venues, and thousands of performers. The festival is known for its immersive experience, with eight themed city districts that come to life, each offering a distinct vision of a perfect world. Boomtown celebrates a wide range of music genres, from reggae and hip-hop to electronic and punk. The event is committed to sustainability, aiming for Net Zero Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 2026.
With its secret line-up revealed just before the show, Boomtown offers attendees a one-of-a-kind festival experience that combines music, theater, and interactive storytelling.
Location
Boomtown Festival takes place at: Matterley Estate, Alresford Road, near Winchester (and Cheesefoot Head), Hampshire, SO21 1HW.
See their dedicated Travel Section for getting there info.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £285 - £360
Tickets to Boomtown Festival can be purchased from their Tickets Page.
Options include:
- Public Transport Entry Ticket (Travel to Boomtown by shuttle or coach ticket, includes Wednesday entry.)
- Wednesday Entry Ticket
- Thursday Entry Ticket
Eco Bond
There is a redeemable £20 Eco Bond you make. This amount is added to your ticket price, and if you are paying by instalments it is already included. To get this £20 back, simply bring 2 dustbin bags of mixed dry rubbish and sort it at the Eco Bond Hub.
Extras:
Parking, camping & glamping, and campervan pass can be added to your basket once you continue through the purchase of your entry tickets.
Other extras include: Phone Charging, and Lockers.
Locals:
If you live in and around Winchester please email local_community@boomtownfair.co.uk as you may be entitled to special locals ticket.
For more info and some FAQ's, visit Boomtown Tickets Page.
Accommodation
Boomtown Festival is a camping festival, please bring your own equipment.
There are a host of accommodation upgrades, from pre-pitched tents, bell-tents, teepees, huts, to gypsy caravans. These extras can be added when proceeding through your ticket purchase. For more info, visit the Boomtown Camping Page.
Campsite Options:
- All Boomtown tickets give you access to the Campsite Villages.
- In the Campsite Villages is where you'll find yoga, crafts, acoustic sessions and inspiring talks.
Campsite Upgrades:
- Camp Orchid: nicer loos, showers, pamper parlour, etc.
- Camp Skylark: all the good stuff along with ready pitched luxury accommodations.
- Lockers
- Phone charging
- Tangerine Fields: Pre-pitched tents, you can include gear if you like.
- Camplight: Also pre-pitched tents, and some gear if you want.
- Campervans
Ensure you're fully prepared for your festival adventure with our Essential Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Boomtown is committed to making the festival accessible for all. They have a detailed Accessibility Page, and if you still have any queries then email their accessibility team on access@boomtownfair.co.uk.
