26 February 2026
Newsdesk
The electronic music world turned its eyes to Daresbury, Cheshire, today as Creamfields unveiled its massive 2026 lineup. This year marks a landmark twentieth anniversary at the Daresbury site, and the festival is celebrating with over 250 of the biggest names in the industry. The award-winning event returns across the August Bank Holiday weekend, from 27 to 30 August, buy tickets below.
The 2026 edition features a staggering array of UK festival exclusives, including Swedish House Mafia, Disclosure (Live), and Amelie Lens presents AURA. These heavyweights join global icons like Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, and Tiësto. The bill also highlights legendary live performances from Faithless and Underworld, alongside a "who’s who" of dance music royalty such as Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim, and Becky Hill.
Since moving to Daresbury two decades ago, Creamfields has set the gold standard for dance music events, welcoming 80,000 fans annually. The 2026 lineup continues this tradition of excellence, spanning genres from techno and house to drum and bass. Fans can expect sets from Alesso, Armin van Buuren, CamelPhat, and Andy C, as well as rising stars like Ewan McVicar and Josh Baker.
Beyond the music, the festival is expanding its on-site entertainment. The "Downtown" area returns for 2026, offering a wellness-focused escape from the main stages. Features include an on-site gym, five-a-side football, and pampering sessions. Attendees should also keep an eye out for secret sets tucked away within this vibrant hub, with more details expected to drop via social media in the coming months.
Securing a spot at the hottest festival of the summer has been made easier through a partnership with PayPal. An exclusive 48-hour window for the remaining tickets begins at 7:00 PM GMT on Thursday, 26 February. Given the scale of this anniversary celebration, these final passes are expected to move quickly. For the full arena breakdown and ticket information, head over to the official website.
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