Houghton Festival has officially announced the first wave of artists set to perform at its 2025 edition, returning to Houghton Hall in Norfolk from August 7-10. Curated by Craig Richards, the festival has become a global institution in underground electronic music, blending world-class DJ sets, live performances, and immersive art experiences.

The 2025 lineup boasts a record number of debuts, with first-time performances from Aurora Halal, BCUC (Live), British Murder Boys (Live), Chez Damier, DJ Krush, Marcel Dettmann (Live & DJ), Richie Hawtin, Rrose (Live & DJ), Tim Reaper, and Upsammy (Live & DJ), among others. Meanwhile, festival favorites Ben UFO, Helena Hauff, Ricardo Villalobos, Palms Trax, dBridge, and Midland are set to return, ensuring a diverse and electrifying weekend of music.

Beyond the music, Houghton remains a celebration of sound, art, and nature, with an immersive stage design, vinyl-friendly DJ booths, and a world-renowned sculpture park featuring works by Damien Hirst, Anish Kapoor, and Henry Moore. The festival’s evolving art program will unveil new multimedia installations this spring.

Tickets go on sale August 7 at 10 AM for those who signed up, with remaining tickets available to the public from 11 AM. Festivalgoers are encouraged to secure their spot early for what promises to be an unforgettable edition.