Creamfields 2026 20th Anniversary: Dates, Lineup & Tickets
Maya LinCreamfields has revealed a massive 2026 lineup stacking more than 250 electronic artists for its 20th anniversary festival at Daresbury. The EDM festival returns to Cheshire from August 27-30, welcoming roughly 80,000 attendees across four days and multiple stages including Steel Yard, Apex and the towering Arc, one of the largest outdoor stages in the world. Amelie Lens is confirmed for a UK festival exclusive, presenting her new AURA show inside the legendary Steel Yard on Saturday, August 29th.
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With over 250 artists across four days and 80,000 attendees, the festival spans house, techno, trance, UK garage, and drum & bass . For house heads, this year’s edition delivers exceptional depth: John Summit, Dom Dolla, FISHER, Gorgon City, Chris Stussy, MK, Patrick Topping, Sonny Fodera, Duke Dumont, East End Dubs, Prunk, Ben Hemsley, Franky Wah, CamelPhat, and a rare UK exclusive from Disclosure (Live). Whether you’re chasing peak-time tech house, deep minimal grooves, or melodic journeys, Creamfields 2026 has you covered.
Festival Overview
Dates: 27 - 30 August, 2026
Location: Daresbury, Cheshire, England
Capacity: approximately 80,000 attendees
Stages: Steel Yard, Apex, Arc, Halo and more
Creamfields marks 20 years at its Daresbury home. Over the past two decades, the Cheshire site has hosted countless defining moments in electronic music, helping cement the festival's global status. Two decades at one location is rare in festival history which shows institutional stability. The festival has recently revealed its full lineup and day splits for what the team describes as "shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable editions in the festival's history".
The Lineup
House music representation includes Duke Dumont, Dom Dolla, FISHER, Gorgon City, John Summit, Sonny Fodera, CamelPhat, Chris Stussy, and others. This year's house programming is unusually deep, spanning tech house, deep house, minimal, UK garage and melodic house.
Headliners:
Disclosure (Live)
Clavin Harris
Swedish House Mafia
Fatboy Slim
Carl Cox
Tech House & Peak-Time House:
John Summit
Dom Dolla
FISHER
Amelie Lens presents AURA
Underworld (Live)
I Hate Models
Lily Palmer
Gorgan City
MK
Patrick Topping
Sonny Fodera
Duke Dumont
Eli Brown
Deep House & Minimal House:
Chris Stussy
East End Dubs
Prunk
KETTAMA
Ben Hemsley
Franky Wah
Luuk Van Dijk
The Stages
Multiple stages including Steel Yard, Apex and the towering Arc, one of the largest outdoor stages in the world. Each with a distinct character:
Arc Stage
One of the largest outdoor stages in the world. Host major headlines including Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia and Armand Van Helden.
Steel Yard
The festival's iconic indoor-style structure, hosts peak-time house and techno acts.
Apex
Secondary main stage, likely home to deeper house and melodic programming.
HALO
New stage concept for 2026.
Downtown Expansion
Returns for 2026 with an expanded program: on-site gym, five-a-side football, wellness classes, pampering, and secret sets after its successful 2025 launch.
More details on Downtown programming are expected closer to the festival.
Tickets & Practical Information
Camping Tickets - Standard | Bronze | Silver | Gold
Non-camping Tickets - Standard | Gold
Day Tickets - Standard | Gold
Luxury Camping - Dreamfields | Pre-pitch
Freshfields - Downtown | Arena | Downtown and Arena
Travel - Car Park | Shuttle Bus | Extra - Lanyard | Charge Candy | Souvenir Ticket | Line-up Hoodie
Price Range: £75 - £450
Payment Plan: Flexible options available including 9 part payment plans (starting £20 deposit) and Buy Now Pay Later at checkout.
Booking Information: Click here for more 2026 Booking Information on Freshfields
Ticket Details: creamfields.com
Getting There
By Car: Daresbury is located near Warrington, Cheshire. The festival provides dedicated parking (advance purchase required). Postcode: WA4 4AG.
By Train: Nearest stations are Warrington Bank Quay and Warrington Central. Shuttle buses operate from both stations to the festival site.
By Shuttle: Official shuttle services run from major cities including Manchester, Liverpool, and surrounding areas. Book in advance via the festival website.
Accommodation
Camping is the primary accommodation option, with standard, pre-pitched, and luxury camping packages available. Off-site hotels in Warrington, Runcorn, and Chester require advance booking.
Explore Cheshire Hotel: visitcheshire.com
Creamfields continues to set the benchmark for dance music festivals worldwide and remains a rite of passage for fans of the genre. After 20 years, Creamfields' significance is undeniable. Generations of ravers have attended. Careers have been launched. Memories have been made.
Creamfields 2026 is a massive music event with 80,000 people and 250+ artists. If you're prepared for the scale, the crowds and full festival experience, this festival delivers one of the strongest house lineups of the UK summer.
