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David Guetta

Italy

MEDUZA

United Kingdom

James Hype

Ukraine

ARTBAT

Denmark

MORTEN

Hï Ibiza

David Guetta & MORTON Present Future Rave Closing Party

David Guetta and Morton present Future Rave

Belgium

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

Ushuaïa Ibiza

Tomorrowland presents Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Closing Party

Tomorrowland Presents Dmitri Vegas & Like Mike

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CamelPhat

Kölsch

Pacha Ibiza

CAMELPHAT Week 17

Camelphat

Ben Hemsley

Alan Fitzpatrick

Ibiza Rocks

Ben Hemsley Closing Party

ALISHA's Industry Recognition

ALISHA

Marco Carola

Netherlands

Chris Stussy

Destino Five Ibiza

Music On Daytime Week 7

Music On Daytime

Sweden

Swedish House Mafia

Guatemala

Gordo

Swedish House Mafia Opening Party

ALISHA Unleashed: An Inside Look at Her Journey and Sound

Tale of Us

Argy

Germany

Chris Avantgarde

Layla Benitez

Tale of Us Presents Afterlife Opening Party

Afterlife Ibiza

This Week's Parties in Ibiza (June 6 - June 12)

MATHAME

Anfisa Letyago

Amelie Lens

Farrago

Amnesia Ibiza

Horizon Presents Mathame NEO/EXHALE

Mathame Presents NEO

Spain

De La Swing

Denis Sulta

Marc Maya

Marco Faraone

Mau P

Elrow Opening Party | Rows Attacks!

Elrow

Adam Beyer

Switzerland

Andrea Oliva

Arodes

Jaden Thompson

Sirus Hood

ANTS Week 4

ANTS

Hï Ibiza 2024 Residencies

Ushuaïa Ibiza 2024 Residencies

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Danny Howard

dark techno

minimal techno

raw techno

schranz

swedish electronic

swedish techno

techno

tech house

acid techno

belgian techno

electra

Ammara

drum and bass

jungle

uk dnb

Andy C

Arielle Free

uk house

german house

german techno

high-tech minimal

Boris Brejcha

deep tech house

house

progressive house

uk dance

dancefloor dnb

Chase & Status

Chloé Robinson

dutch tech house

melodic house

Cristoph

uk tech house

big room

dance pop

pop dance

belgian dance

belgian edm

dutch house

electro house

progressive electro house

Duke Dumont

 is set to dominate the UK's August Bank Holiday weekend once again, returning to its sprawling Daresbury Estate home in Cheshire from Thursday, August 21st to Sunday, August 24th, 2025. Renowned globally as a leading electronic music festival, the four-day camping event is preparing for what organisers call its most ambitious edition yet, attracting an expected daily crowd of around 70,000-80,000 fans.

The 2025 lineup showcases Creamfields' signature blend of global superstars and genre leaders. Headlining duties are shared by iconic trio 

. Adding significant exclusivity, the festival boasts UK Exclusive performances from ANYMA, the audio-visual project of 

' Matteo Milleri, and dance music titan David Guetta. House favourite 

 also brings a Northern Festival Exclusive set. Over 300 artists, including 

, will perform across roughly 30 stages, covering the full spectrum of electronic music.

Innovation in production remains a key focus. The colossal APEX indoor stage, with its 30,000 capacity, returns after its 2024 debut. Making its premiere is the HALO stage, an evolution of the 'Runway' concept, featuring a 45-meter diameter cyclical outdoor arena with pioneering 360-degree overhead video, lighting, and sound. A new woodland-themed Electric Forest stage also debuts.

Reflecting current trends, the hard techno brand Teletech significantly expands its presence with a three-day takeover in a dedicated, new 15,000-capacity arena. Beyond the music, 

 2025 enhances the camper experience with two new zones: Downtown, a village offering sports, wellness, and entertainment, and Freshfields, a retreat focused on relaxation and premium facilities like saunas and hot showers.

Want to find out more about what to do while you're at Creamfields Festival? 

Each August Bank Holiday weekend, the Daresbury Estate in Cheshire transforms into the epicentre of the UK's electronic dance music scene. Creamfields, an event now synonymous with world-class DJs, groundbreaking production, and an unparalleled high-energy atmosphere, draws vast crowds from across the globe. Widely regarded as the nation's premier electronic music festival, its journey spans over a quarter-century, reflecting the evolution of dance music culture itself.

The festival's origins are inextricably linked to Cream, the legendary Liverpool nightclub founded in 1992 by James Barton, Andy Carroll, and Darren Hughes. Cream rapidly became a cultural phenomenon, instrumental in establishing Liverpool's clubbing credentials and fostering the rise of the superstar DJ. Leveraging this powerful brand identity, Creamfields was launched in 1998, not in Liverpool, but as a one-day event in Winchester, Hampshire, attracting 25,000 attendees with acts like 

. Its immediate success necessitated expansion, leading to a move in 1999 to its "spiritual home" at the Old Liverpool Airfield, doubling capacity and solidifying its connection to its roots.

A pivotal moment arrived in 2006 when, having outgrown the Liverpool site, Creamfields relocated to its current, expansive home in Daresbury. This move was transformative, providing the physical space required for exponential growth. It facilitated the crucial introduction of camping around 2008-2010, shifting the event from a day or two-day gathering into the immersive, multi-day experience it is today. The festival's duration steadily increased - becoming a two-day event for its 10th anniversary in 2008, expanding to three days from 2011, and eventually settling into its current four-day format, typically running Thursday to Sunday over the bank holiday. Daily attendance figures swelled correspondingly, now reaching capacities of 70,000 to 80,000.

Musically, Creamfields remains dedicated to the electronic spectrum. While born from house music, its numerous stages now host everything from mainstream EDM, techno, and trance to drum and bass, hardstyle, and more. This sonic diversity is matched by a relentless commitment to cutting-edge production. Creamfields is renowned for investing heavily in spectacular light shows, pyrotechnics, and powerful sound systems. Over the years, it has debuted iconic, often record-breaking stage structures like the colossal Steel Yard, the visually stunning Arc Stage, the immersive Runway/Halo concepts, and most recently, APEX - billed as the world's largest indoor festival superstructure with a 30,000 capacity.

The festival consistently attracts the titans of electronic music. Line-ups feature a blend of global superstars (such as 

), and leading figures from various sub-genres (including 

), alongside platforms for emerging artists.

Creamfields' evolution also included significant international expansion, with events staged across the globe. Domestically, a notable strategic development occurred in 2022 with the launch of 

 in Chelmsford, running alongside the original Daresbury event (rebranded Creamfields North) for its 25th anniversary. While this dual-festival format ran for a couple of years, recent indications point towards a consolidation back into a single, unified large-scale event at the Daresbury site.

From its nightclub origins to its current status as a globally recognised, four-day festival institution, Creamfields' journey is one of continuous adaptation and growth. Its enduring success stems from its ability to consistently deliver world-class line-ups, push technological boundaries in production, cultivate an electric atmosphere, and evolve in response to the dynamic landscape of electronic music, cementing its legacy as a cornerstone of UK festival culture.

Creamfields Festival 2025