The Creamfields 2026 lineup has officially been unveiled by Pepsi MAX, confirming that more than 250 artists will perform across multiple stages at the iconic Daresbury site in Cheshire.
Taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August, the award-winning festival once again brings together the most influential names in electronic music for four incredible days.
Swedish House Mafia and Disclosure Lead Creamfields 2026 lineup
Among the major highlights are UK festival exclusives from Swedish House Mafia, Disclosure, and Amelie Lens presents AURA.
The weekend will also see live performances from Faithless and Underworld, alongside global heavyweights including Calvin Harris, Carl Cox and Martin Garrix.
They are joined by an extensive roster spanning every corner of dance music, featuring the likes of Becky Hill, Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, CamelPhat, Fatboy Slim, Fisher, Gorgon City, Alesso, MK, Andy C, Patrick Topping, Eats Everything, Shy FX and many more, underlining Creamfields’ reputation for curating one of the most diverse and forward-thinking line-ups in the world.
20 Years at Daresbury as 80,000 Fans Return for August Bank Holiday
2026 marks a major milestone as Creamfields celebrates 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 and drawing up to 80,000 fans across the four-day Bank Holiday celebration each year.
Renowned for its jaw-dropping stage design, immersive production and unforgettable headline sets, Creamfields continues to set the benchmark for dance music festivals worldwide and remains a rite of passage for fans of the genre.
Beyond the music, the festival experience continues to expand.
Following a successful debut last year, Downtown returns in 2026 bigger and better, offering festivalgoers everything from an on-site gym and five-a-side football to wellness sessions, pampering experiences and special secret sets.
Further details will be revealed in the coming months.
To make securing tickets even easier, PayPal will offer exclusive access to all remaining tickets for 48 hours starting at 7 pm (GMT) on Thursday, 26 February, subject to availability and terms and conditions.
Creamfields 2026 is already shaping up to be one of the standout events of the summer, uniting generations of dance culture for another landmark chapter in the festival’s history.
Last remaining tickets and full line-up details are available here.
