The Specials for BoomTown Fair 2017

first act announced

By Scott Williams | Published: Thu 22nd Dec 2016

BoomTown Fair 2017 - The Specials
Photo credit: Andrew Hogg

BoomTown Fair 2017

Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th August 2017
Matterley Estate, near Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HW, England MAP
from £195 for the weekend - SOLD OUT
Daily capacity: 60,000

The Specials are the first act to be announced for next summer's Boomtown Fair Chapter 9: 'Behind The Mask' the festival with an on going narrative for around 60,000 festivalgoers takes place at Matterley Estate, nr. Winchester, in Hampshire and will run from Thursday 10th until Sunday 13th August 2017.
Tier 3 city residency passes: £195 & ecobond deposit

There is no difference other than the price between different ticket tiers.

There will also be a £7 booking fee and £10 refundable Eco Bond.

buy tickets here from 7pm >

The festival also offers a deposit scheme where tier 3 tickets can also be purchased as split payment ticket for a deposit of £40 (+ £7 Booking Fee & £10 refundable EcoBond).

There is an option to donate to Energy Revolution, to offset travel emissions.

This arts, music, performance and theatre festival explores a whole range of different musical genres, and the sprawling metropolis provides a temporary haven of hidden surprises, pulsating music and immersive audio-visuals to allow each of its thousands of citizens to go on an ultimate voyage of discovery within the labyrinth-esque streets.

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