Creamfields 2026 Announces Calvin Harris as First Headliner

September 12, 2025

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Creamfields has officially named Calvin Harris as the first headliner for its 2026 edition, which celebrates 20 years at Daresbury, Cheshire. The GRAMMY Award-winning DJ and producer will take control of the legendary Arc Stage on Saturday 29 August, marking one of the biggest moments of the festival’s milestone weekend.



Calvin Harris first played Creamfields in 2009 and has since become a fan favourite, delivering some of the most memorable performances in the festival’s history. His return for the 20th anniversary edition is already generating huge excitement among fans.

Taking place across the August Bank Holiday weekend from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August, Creamfields 2026 will bring together tens of thousands of dance music lovers for four days of non-stop music. After a record-breaking 2025 edition, this year’s celebration is set to be one of the most anticipated in the UK festival calendar.

Find more details and ticket info on the Creamfields 2026 event page.