Event Details
Welcome to Creamfields 2026 in Daresbury
From 27 to 30 August 2026, the Daresbury Estate in Cheshire once again becomes the epicentre of Europe's electronic dance music scene. Over 80,000 festivalgoers are expected for Creamfields' 20th anniversary at its iconic home. Headliners include Calvin Harris, Disclosure, Swedish House Mafia, Underworld and Tiësto, joined by more than 250 artists across over 30 stages during the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Highlights
- Creamfields celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Daresbury site
- Headliners: Calvin Harris, Disclosure, Swedish House Mafia, Underworld, Sonny Fodera
- Steel Yard takeovers by Teletech (Friday), Underworld (Saturday) and Tiësto (Sunday)
- Further top acts: Armin van Buuren, Faithless, Carl Cox, Martin Garrix, Amelie Lens, Ewan McVicar
- Over 30 stages and 250+ artists across four days
- Four-day camping experience with a Downtown zone (padel, pilates, arcade)
- Fully digital tickets via the official Creamfields app
Program
Creamfields is a four-day festival that begins with campsite opening on Thursday and runs until late on Monday night. Main stages typically open around midday and run into the early hours (usually until around 4:00 AM). Exact daily schedules are only published shortly before the festival via the official app. The Pre-Pitch campsite is open from Thursday 27 August at 12:00 noon until Monday 31 August at 12:00 noon.
Tickets
Tickets are sold exclusively through Ticketmaster and come in several tiers: day tickets, two, three and four-day passes, plus camping options in Standard, Bronze, Silver and Gold categories. A Friday day ticket starts from £75 plus fees, while a four-day Standard camping ticket costs around £310. Luxury Dreamfields accommodation (pre-pitched tents) is also available. Payment plans are offered for many ticket categories.
Getting There & Camping
- By car via the A56 and M56; follow official event signage rather than sat-nav during the festival weekend.
- Nearest train stations: Runcorn, Warrington Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Liverpool Lime Street.
- Shuttle buses run from Liverpool, Manchester and Warrington.
- Official coach travel via Big Green Coach with pickup points across the UK.
- Strict no pass-outs policy: once your ticket is scanned, re-entry is not permitted.
- A maximum of 24 cans of alcohol and 1 litre of spirits in plastic bottles per person is allowed in the campsite.
Visitor Tips
- Book tickets early, as Creamfields traditionally sells out.
- For the full festival experience, a camping ticket (Standard or Bronze) is recommended; Silver and Gold offer extra comforts such as showers and separate toilet facilities.
- Pack for all weather: late August in Cheshire can bring sunshine, cold nights and heavy rain within the same weekend.
- Carry a small amount of cash as backup, even though most stalls accept contactless payments.
- Open fires, disposable barbecues and gazebos are not permitted on site.
