By Rachel June and Jessie Delrivo
The countdown is nearly over – Boomtown 2025 is on the horizon!
We hope you’re feeling rested and ready to dive into one of the most weirdly wonderful weekends of the year. From immersive stages to mind-blowing performances, Boomtown never fails to surprise.
Festival Dates: Wednesday 6th – Sunday 10th August 2025
Gates Open:
- Wednesday (Camping Plus & Artist Guests): from 2pm
- Thursday (General Entry): from 10am
- Daily Gate Times: 10am–9pm (no entry outside these hours)
As we gear up for the madness, here’s Part three of our Boomtown Festival Faves – the must-see acts, secret venues, and late-night gems you won’t want to miss.
Stay safe, stay hydrated, and get ready to lose yourself in the magic of Boomtown!
Catching Cairo
Having made astonishing waves in the drum and bass scene, ASBO are ecstatic to witness Catching Cairo in the Hidden Woods on Sunday. Her dreamy, flowy and infectious energy sends ripples through the body.
Badger
Known for bringing serious heat to the dancefloor, BADGER will be DJing two high-energy sets of his signature blend of UK garage, 140 & jungle. He’s gonna raise the roof, so we will see you there! #SaveOurScene
Astroid Boys Meets Deadwax
Get ready to lose your mind as you rave to the high-energy unique sounds of Astroid Boys and the distinctive DeadWax boys. Deadwax combines grime and rock, resulting in a powerful sound that’ll send shockwaves into Hangar 161.
SNAYX
Punk powerhouse Snayx will slither their superior sound directly into your ears. Loud, proud, gritty and solid - they will raise the roof at Hangar 161 Friday. See you there.
Nia Archives
The music you love just got a whole lot better. Nia Archives is an exciting force in the UK dance scene. Everything she touches turns to gold. Catch her Sunday at The Lion’s Gate.
Namesbliss
Listen to the smooth and tranquil sounds of namesbliss. ASBO are in awe of this lyrical genius. His words penetrate with truth, holding power - listen to his words and feel inspired. Catch his flow at Nexus Thursday.
Dimension
Drum and bass legend Dimension is a name you should all recognise. High energy, larger than life, and destined to make you dance - you better get your skank face ready! Join the party Sunday at The Lion’s Gate.
Moonshine Malarkey
It’s all in the name, Moonshine Malarkey are a mysterious bunch, taking the Shamrock stage on Thursday night. We expect country chaos and bouncing blues to lift all our troubles away.
Rudimental
A sound that cannot be unheard, Rudimental brings love through the body and uplifts the soul. Their strong and positive sound sends waves of energy and drum and bass joy to everyone who hears it. Join us for a dance at The Lion’s Gate on Saturday.