Creamfields Festival 2026 tickets are now effectively sold out across the main ticket categories, while the official festival app has released the 2026 set times ahead of the event’s August 27–30 return to Daresbury, Cheshire. The 20th-anniversary edition is now just days away, making ticket status, performance schedules and accommodation arrangements especially important for fans traveling from the U.S.
Creamfields 2026: Latest Status at a Glance
| Detail | Latest confirmed update |
|---|---|
| Festival dates | Thursday, August 27 to Sunday, August 30, 2026 |
| Location | Daresbury, Cheshire, England |
| Festival anniversary | 20 years at Daresbury |
| Main ticket status | Main 2026 ticket categories are sold out |
| Camping tickets | Sold out |
| Set times | Live through the official Creamfields app |
| Accommodation | Standard through luxury camping options are available as accommodation categories, subject to availability |
| Main Sunday headliner | Swedish House Mafia |
| Saturday headline attraction | Calvin Harris |
| Friday live headline attraction | Disclosure Live |
Creamfields Festival 2026 Tickets: Current Availability
The biggest development for anyone still looking for Creamfields Festival 2026 tickets is the current availability situation. The official Creamfields ticket page marks the listed standard, bronze, silver and gold camping tickets as sold out. The major day and multi-day non-camping categories are also shown as sold out.
The original ticket prices show how the different admission levels were structured. A standard four-day camping ticket was listed at £290 plus a £20 booking fee. Standard three-day camping was £270 plus £20, while standard two-day Saturday and Sunday camping was £240 plus £20.
For visitors who planned to stay away from the festival campsite, the standard two-day Friday and Saturday non-camping ticket was £180 plus an £18 booking fee. The standard Saturday and Sunday non-camping ticket was £200 plus a £20 booking fee.
Day tickets were also offered separately. Standard Friday and Saturday day tickets were priced at £75 and £125 respectively, before booking fees. The standard Sunday day ticket was also listed at £125 plus a £14.25 booking fee.
Those figures are useful for understanding the 2026 ticket structure, but they should not be treated as current purchase prices because the official page now shows the relevant ticket inventory as sold out.
Fans who already hold tickets should also pay attention to the specific ticket type. Creamfields states that camping tickets provide access only to the campsite specified on the ticket. Standard, Bronze and Gold/Silver camping areas have separate access rules.
There are also no same-day pass-outs. Once a ticket has been scanned and a visitor leaves the festival site, the ticket does not provide re-entry for that day. That rule makes choosing between camping and non-camping admission particularly important.
What the Sold-Out Status Means for U.S. Visitors
For American fans who have already purchased admission, the main priority is now preparation rather than finding a standard ticket through an unofficial seller.
Creamfields specifically notes that ticket holders who want to change their camping type should use the appropriate ticket-agent process. Its ticket information also directs people who need a different camping category toward Ticketmaster resale, subject to availability.
That distinction matters because a camping ticket is not interchangeable between campsite areas. Gold and Silver tickets provide access to the Gold/Silver campsite, Bronze tickets provide access to the Bronze campsite, and Standard tickets provide access to the Standard campsite.
For U.S. travelers, buying from unofficial resale accounts can create unnecessary risks. The safest approach is to use the official ticketing and resale channels identified by Creamfields.
Creamfields Festival 2026 Set Times Are Now Live
The other major update is the release of the festival timetable. Creamfields announced that its 2026 set times are live through the official app. The app is designed to provide set times, artist information, maps, reminders and other festival information.
This is particularly significant for the 2026 edition because the lineup spans numerous stages and arenas. The timetable is not simply a list of headline performances. Fans need to consider clashes between artists, stage locations and the time required to move around the site.
The official app allows users to view performances by day and stage and favorite artists. It also includes a map and tools such as “Find My Tent” and “Find My Car,” which can be useful during a large festival weekend.
The exact timetable should therefore be checked in the official app rather than relying on old screenshots or unofficial schedules. Creamfields has already published the set-time announcement, and the app remains the most direct source for the current schedule.
Thursday Set Times and Festival Opening Programme
Creamfields begins its 2026 festival program on Thursday, August 27. The official lineup lists artists across several Thursday programs, including Laidback Luke, Vikkstar, Pretty Pink, Morgan Kasiera and Kola at Steel Yard Cream Terrace.
The Thursday Cream program includes Ferreck Dawn, Alex Mills, Matt Sassari, Nancie, Kitty Hall and Joe Lee. RONG features Richard Durand, Shugz, Tenishia, Maria Healy, Tyler Jack and Jordan Tilstone.
Thursday is particularly relevant to four-day campers. Their ticket covers the full four-day festival period, including Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Friday: Disclosure Live, Fisher and Carl Cox
Friday, August 28 brings a significantly larger program. Disclosure Live is scheduled for the Arc stage, while Fisher is listed at Apex with Capital Dance.
Carl Cox leads the Friday program at HALO, joined by Franky Wah, Ben Sterling, Chelina Manuhutu, James Organ and Murfi. The day also features extensive drum and bass, trance, techno and hard-dance programming across the festival’s other stages.
The Friday program demonstrates why using the official set-time timetable is important. Several major artists are spread across different arenas, so visitors may need to choose between performances rather than simply follow one stage for the entire night.
Saturday: Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren
Saturday, August 29 is one of the busiest days on the 2026 schedule. Calvin Harris is among the major names appearing at Arc.
The official lineup also includes Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Alesso, Dimitri Vegas and MK across the Saturday programming. Steel Yard features major electronic acts including Underworld Live, Amelie Lens Presents AURA, CamelPhat, Dom Dolla, Eli Brown, Joseph Capriati and Pete Tong.
The breadth of Saturday’s lineup means fans should mark their priority performances in the app before entering the festival. Moving between stages can affect how many complete sets a visitor can realistically see.
Sunday: Swedish House Mafia, Tiësto and Faithless
Sunday, August 30 closes the 2026 festival with another major lineup. Swedish House Mafia is listed for Apex with Capital Dance.
Arc includes Sonny Fodera, Becky Hill and Armand van Helden. Steel Yard features Tiësto and Faithless Live, while HALO includes Gorgon City and Prospa. The Sunday schedule also features Fatboy Slim through the Fatboy Slim Loves program and a range of trance and harder electronic acts.
For many attendees, Swedish House Mafia will be the central closing performance of the weekend. The official app should be used to confirm the latest performance time before heading to the stage.
Creamfields 2026 Accommodation Options
Accommodation is another important part of the 2026 planning picture. Creamfields offers several camping and upgraded accommodation choices, including Standard, Bronze, Silver/Gold, Pre-Pitch and Dreamfields options.
The standard camping option is designed for visitors using the regular festival campsite. Bronze camping provides upgraded facilities, including hot showers, proper toilets and a 24-hour information hub.
Silver camping provides access to the Gold/Silver campsite, with hot showers, proper toilets, a 24-hour information hub, a pamper tent and a free car-park pass. Gold camping adds access to the exclusive Hospitality Arena, which includes a complimentary meal each day along with indoor and outdoor seating and additional services.
However, Creamfields currently states that all camping tickets are sold out. Existing ticket holders should therefore check their booking carefully before traveling, especially if their accommodation depends on a particular campsite category.
Dreamfields and Pre-Pitch Accommodation
For visitors who already booked upgraded accommodation, Creamfields provides separate luxury camping options.
Dreamfields includes structures such as Tipis, Crew Huts, AirStreams and Luxury Bell Tents. The area also provides dedicated hot showers, proper toilets, a pamper tent with hairdryers and straighteners, 24-hour reception and security, a dedicated entrance and a complimentary car-park pass.
One important point is that accommodation does not automatically provide festival admission. Creamfields states that festival tickets must be purchased separately. Everyone staying in Dreamfields accommodation must have a two-, three- or four-day Creamfields camping ticket.
Pre-Pitch accommodation offers pre-pitched tents and bell-tent options. It also provides access to a private campsite near Downtown Village and the arena entrance, along with 24-hour reception and security, proper toilets and showers, and phone-charging facilities.
For Pre-Pitch, the accommodation booking itself does not include festival admission. Guests must hold the required camping ticket for access.
What U.S. Travelers Should Check Before Departure
With the festival beginning on August 27, international visitors should review their ticket and accommodation information before leaving for the United Kingdom.
The official Creamfields pre-arrival guidance recommends checking the ticket details, accommodation booking and travel plans in advance. The festival also provides shuttle services connecting with Liverpool, Manchester and Warrington.
The official app should be installed before arriving. It combines set times, maps, artist information and other festival details in one place.
For visitors staying off site, the no-pass-out policy is especially important. A non-camping ticket does not mean someone can leave the arena and return later during the same day. Once scanned, the ticket cannot be used for same-day re-entry.
Creamfields 2026 Tickets, Set Times and Accommodation: Final Update
Creamfields 2026 is now at the final preparation stage. The festival will run from Thursday, August 27, through Sunday, August 30, at Daresbury, with the event marking 20 years at the site. The main ticket categories are sold out, while the official app has already made the 2026 set times available.
For ticket holders, the immediate priorities are confirming the correct ticket, checking campsite or accommodation details, downloading the official app and building a practical set-time plan. For U.S. visitors, those steps are even more important because international travel leaves less room for last-minute changes.
The 2026 lineup gives fans major performances from Disclosure Live, Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Tiësto and Swedish House Mafia, alongside hundreds of other electronic artists across multiple stages.
Are you heading to Creamfields 2026? Share the artist or set you are most excited to see, and stay tuned for the latest confirmed festival updates.