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BoomTown Fair

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Matterley Estate, Hampshire

One of the UK's largest independent music festivals and the most theatrically driven, Boomtown Fair is a five-day interactive experience like no other. It combines live art and immersive theatre with a diverse lineup of international superstars and grassroots talent spanning a multitude of genres, from world music, folk, reggae and hip-hop, to punk rock and heavy metal, to techno, jungle, drum and bass and house (to name just a few).  It’s dedicated to providing something for everyone; from families, wellbeing enthusiasts and those that are looking for a luxury camping weekend to techno revellers and world music aficionados.

Boomtown is not just a music festival, however, it is a fictitious city made up of twelve distinct districts, each with their own theme, 27 iconic main stages and a warren of intimate and unique micro-venues. The audience’s experience is underpinned by Boomtown’s storyline which evolves each year and holds a mirror up to the real world.  Festival-goers are invited to actively get involved in the narrative and take part in The Maze, which offers treasure-hunting, puzzle-solving, live-action role-play and immersive theatre. All of this is brought to life by 100s of actors and spectacular shows across the duration of the festival. 

Camping

There are camping options for this event. 

Location & Map

Matterley Estate, Hampshire

Winchester, Hampshire., Hampshire, SO211HW

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

  • Review
    5/5

    Boomtown 2017: Pirates, Music and a Piggyback Mosh Pit

    "The one thing I did not want to hear at Boomtown Fair 2017 was the ‘Oh, Jeremy Corbyn’ chant. A rally cry for a wealth of indigent students, it typified most..."

    Joshua Perrett
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  • Review
    4/5

    Boomtown 2015

    "Chapter 7: The Palace Has Risen It’s safe to say there is no town quite like Boomtown in the UK right now. It is the most everythingist festival. It’s the best"

    ukfestivaldan
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  • Review
    5/5

    Boomtown Fair 2013. Right! Where to start…

    "Boomtown 2013 – Matterley Estate Boomtown Fair 2013. Right! Where to start… I met a couple of quite reserved doctors on the shuttle bus from Winchester "

    ukfestivaldan
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  • Review
    5/5

    Boomtown Fair 2012

    "So I was told of a strange hippie festival somewhere in middle England where the love runs free and no one ever sleeps. I went along this year to what was liter"

    Jesse.Olu
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  • Review
    4/5

    Boomtown Fair-A boomin good time

    "Everyone has their own preconceptions when the word ‘fair’ is uttered. Nostalgic memories of sugary treats, adrenaline inducing rides and a sea of colours come "

    Jessica Wright
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