All you need to know about Creamfields 2026

Creamfields returns to Daresbury in Cheshire on Thursday 27th - Sunday 30th August 2026 (bank holiday weekend) for the 20th time. Here’s everything we know so far about the 20th celebration…

Preparing once again to deliver the UK’s biggest dance music event, Creamfields welcomes names across the electronic music spectrum each year for a weekend of nothing but banging tunes and insane, immersive production that attracts ravers from across the globe. 80,000 people make the pilgrimage each year. 

And the festival has recently revealed its full lineup and day splits!

The Creamfields 2026 lineup

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Among the names performing at this year's festival, its 20th anniversary party, are Disclosure (UK festival exclusive), Swedish House Mafia, Ewan McVicar (APEX Stage debut), Max Dean, Amelie Lens (debuting her AURA show, UK festival exclusive), Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, Sonny Fodera (English festival exclusive), Armand Van Helden, Josh Baker, Chris Stussy, Armin van Buuren, Tiesto, Faithless, Carl Cox, KETTAMA, AZYR, and Underworld.

There's also Mozey, Fisher, Ben Hemsley, Fatboy Slim, Helena Lauwaert, Andy C, Shy FX, Faster Horses, Hedex, Hybrid Minds, Oppidan, Chloé Caillet, NOVAH, [IVY] B2B Mandidextrous, Becky Hill, Ferry Corsten, Rossi., Vieze Asbak, Angerfist, Camelphat, Dom Dolla, and many, many more.

We also know that Teletech is coming back for a three-day takeover. The Manchester hard techno giant made its Creamfields debut in 2024 and was welcomed back in 2025. Teletech takes the reins of Steel Yard, a stage known for its 360˚ immersion, for one night only on the Friday before heading over to its own 15,000-capacity arena on Saturday and Sunday. 

Max Dean's NEXUP has also been announced as a stage host for the Friday, marking its Creamfields debut. 

Already known for its mammoth lineups that touch every corner of electronic music, featuring titans of each scene, the team behind it all has said the 20-year celebration is “shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable editions in the festival’s history”.

Watch this space for more Creamfields 2026 news - we’ll keep this page updated with everything you need to know about Creamfields' 20th anniversary edition. 

If you want to join over 80,000 people enjoying the finest electronic music, you’ll be buzzing to hear that tickets are on sale now. 

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