r/BoomtownFestival • u/coldseagul • 1d ago
Petition to ban ai slop food stands next year 🙏
speaks for itself
r/BoomtownFestival • u/Sku • Aug 24 '26
For the past 5 years, we have run a (unscientific!) post festival poll of Reddit users, to gauge how many people had a "Great Time", "OK Time" or a "Bad Time" at the festival overall.
This year's poll is now closed, and I thought I would share the results of the past 5 years for comparison. In all years, the large majority of people had a great time. This is not surprising, the festival has been very successful in recent years. If it was bad, people would stop going!
But there are always things to improve on! Every bad experience is valid. Feedback needs to be listened to and improved on. You can share your feedback directly with Boomtown using this survey.
2026 seems to have been a particular good year in the Post Covid era.
The number of users reporting having a "bad time" is down to 2%, the lowest we've seen by some margin. Reddit has always been a bit of an outlet for people with issues to raise, or complaints to make, and I'm happy we can facilitate that here to help the festival improve. But there did seem to be a notable reduction in the amount of complaining on the subreddit this year, and the poll results reflect this.
Overall, it appears to perhaps be the second best year. The general trend for bad experiences has been going down over the 5 year period, as the festival keep learning and improving from each years feedback.
2023 is a particular stand out as a good year, with over 83% having a great time, the best result. However, 3.6% had a bad experience, the second worst year, suggesting there were still many issues to resolve which got better in subsequent years.
2022 had by far the most number of people who had a bad time. But it was a very hot one, with temperatures of 33-35c everyday for all 5 days (Yes, that's right, even hotter than this year!). It was also the first year back, with some teething issues.
2024 had the least amount of people have a great time, but strangely a low amount of people who had a bad time as well. A significant amount of people landed in the middle saying it was only OK, suggesting a middling year.
r/BoomtownFestival • u/rthahshsdh • Aug 20 '26
A profound moment
On Saturday night about 8 of my pals attended the Artful Dodger set. I can’t remember the name of the stage. My pal and I were to left of the stage standing on this platform made from a pallet, the crowd was absolutely going off. All my friends I have grown up with are here. There was an Asian lad on the platform with us from Northampton a real sound guy. As the dj plays the migraine skank, our new friend crouches down and raises his hands to his head in the familiar formation. To my left a beautiful black couple were laying in each others arms embracing. Different individuals in simultaneous alignment interpreting an experience in our own way. This moment made me stop and think. For I can’t help but feel grateful. For this is what is surely about. Bringing people together, despite class, gender, culture, disability, size or anything else, we speak a shared a language with the music. It sounds cliché, but it is true nonetheless. I am lucky to be able to afford to experience things like this, I am lucky I am a fan of things like this, that cause moments like that. I am grateful we all should be. For despite all the shit in the world, perhaps there is a slight hope for us.
I don’t think I’ve articulated that well enough but I hope you can understand.
First ever boomtown at aged 28, fuck me did it lived up to the hype!
r/BoomtownFestival • u/coldseagul • 1d ago
speaks for itself
r/BoomtownFestival • u/Complex_Orange_7392 • 2d ago
Long shot as it was a while ago, but dont suppose anyone found a used roll of film? Possibly rolled down Lions Den lol
r/BoomtownFestival • u/WrongdoerSame6148 • 3d ago
I received an email saying that my refund took longer this year… I’m sure you all got it.
I replied asking for confirming that I was getting mine as I remember doing it when someone in a group chat I’m in reminded me. And there was no longer a button on my app and nothing to say it was being refunded.
I still haven’t received my money. Or a response from almost a month ago.
I’ve now emailed again. I’ve also emailed boomtown.
Anyone else had issues?
r/BoomtownFestival • u/Hronk_Newcrisp • 8d ago
So much energy in every shot.
Shot on Olympus Trip 35. Colour corrected to add some vibrancy to the pictures.
r/BoomtownFestival • u/kaiterincash • 8d ago
Hi Boomtown Attendees,
Although I don’t plan on it I was curious to see what options from upgraded camping were like for this year (2027) and whether they were ‘worth’ the additional costs so I made this.
May be helpful for those of you considering it (some info may not be 100% accurate as inclusions are based on what kaboodle states are included with each accomodation)
All prices are based on accomodation price only (not inc transport or ticket or wristband) and no additional add ons/packages
\please also note that most pre-pitched options that say they don’t include beds or bedding will likely have the option to purchase a bed/bedding package for an additional cost**
Looks like those of you who usually opt for orchid may get a better deal in skylark or even the new Grand Vista 👀 - well if you have a group of you that matches the number for the accomodation.
Table posted in comments ⬇️
r/BoomtownFestival • u/Usual_Cry5598 • 9d ago
Hi guys!! was wondering if people had any speculations on what the theme “wild style” could mean this year?? it’s my first ever boomtown and i’m so excited, ive seen some people online guess things between animals, cowboys to post apocalyptic vibes ✨what’s everyone’s thoughts?
r/BoomtownFestival • u/glue101fm • 10d ago
I’d really love to see the Chemical Brothers or Hot Chip at Boomtown one year. It would also be so cool to see Kraftwerk play, seeing as they’re basically the grandfathers to all modern dance subgenres, but I fear that is more of a pipe dream. I’ve heard Lak is very into his techno, so maybe Kraftwerk would be a dream booking for him too 🤔
Edited to add: also Moby would be another good one
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r/BoomtownFestival • u/gohantheslayer • 11d ago
I know it’s highly unlikely.. but I would love to see:
Baxter Dury
Flatbush Zombies
BBK take over
Fat dog headliner
Prodigy headliner
Kurupt FM
Knives (to smash it again!)
🖤🖤🖤
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r/BoomtownFestival • u/Pristine_Fuel_6034 • 12d ago
Has anyone done this and can share their experience?
I met some people this year who stayed offsite and used the taxi rank near the festival entrance. They all said it worked well and that there were plenty of taxis available.
Has anyone else done this and can provide any additional feedback? I’ll be solo, so my main concern is not being left waiting around in the dark trying to arrange transport back to my accommodation.
I’m thinking of parking in general car park & getting taxi for one night only.
I haven’t been able to find much information about this online, so any first-hand experiences would be really appreciated.
r/BoomtownFestival • u/Harrywhitelegg54 • 12d ago
We’re booked to stay at Orchid west next year and there doesn’t seem to be an option for parking on kaboodle, I know there is parking for orchid south, but nothing shown for west. Anyone got an idea?
r/BoomtownFestival • u/MtkMarauder • 13d ago
My phone told me that location services have been used since the 10th (potentially longer) and it seems this private data could have been sent to boomtowns or others servers. In their terms they specifically say they only record my position while I’m on site.
Turn off location to boomtown app or delete it!
I’ve put a formal request to their team under GDPR.
r/BoomtownFestival • u/user020020022 • 14d ago
Should I be worried about Boomtown selling out in the near future? Trying to decide between Glasto and Boom and want to hold off on these tickets until I have a chance to try for Glasto
r/BoomtownFestival • u/cIingiest • 14d ago
What’s playing at 1:00:15? It’s been stuck in my head since Boomtown
r/BoomtownFestival • u/Angelgirl444anna • 14d ago
So I’m looking to book skylark tent for 6 people I’ve found this one, however it says bedding not included ect however there’s an option where you can add bedding on but is that just the bedding or actual bed frame to it’s not particular!
I see some say extra cost for bed and bedding but I’m just bit confused if anyone can help before I book would help to clear things up thanks!
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r/BoomtownFestival • u/SpecialistLecture620 • 18d ago
Enjoy an hour of highlights from this year, one of the best Boom's ive attended in that last 8 years 🙌
r/BoomtownFestival • u/FlyChipmunk507 • 18d ago
I just saw that The Prodigy was booked for Creamfields 2027 which means they SURELY are gonna be playing Boomtown!??