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Boomtown
An immersive city built from scratch every summer, with theatrical districts and world-class bass line-ups.
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Date
11–15 August 2027
Location
Matterley Estate, Winchester · South
Ticket price
£289 – £335 (full weekend + camping)
Student discount
10% with code BOOM10STU, ✓ verified 20 Aug 2026. Valid with a student ID at checkout.
Work here
- Oxfam Festival Steward, Oxfam Festivals · Volunteer · Weekend festivals: 3 x 8¼-hour shifts, usually a morning, a day and a night shift. Day shows: 1 shift of no more than 8 hours.
- Volunteer Steward / Bar Assistant, Festaff · Volunteer · Shift counts and times are listed on the individual Festaff event page — most camping events are 8-hour shifts with a meal voucher each.
Camping & accommodation
Camping included with all weekend tickets. Quiet camping, boutique tipis and campervan fields available as add-ons.
How to get there
Train to Winchester, then a 20-minute shuttle bus. Official coaches run from most UK cities.
Age restrictions
18+ unless accompanied by an adult; under-5s free.
Music / genre
Mixed / EDM / Bass / Ska
Worth it?
4.8/5, Worth it — nothing else in the UK looks or sounds like it.
Key deadlines
- Tier 1 tickets: 6 Nov 2026
- Payment plan final instalment: 1 June 2027
- Job applications close: 1 July 2027
2027 dates and prices are provisional until the organiser confirms them. Some ticket links may be affiliate links.