NIGHTMARES ON WAX, KOKOROKO, SKREAM, SAY SHE SHE,
EMMA-JEAN THACKRAY, HOT 8 BRASS BAND, CALIBRE, EWAN MCVICAR,
ERIS DREW B2B GALLEGOS, FRANCOIS K, DR BANANA, MOVE D, GABRIELS (DJ SET)
+ MANY MORE
- HOSPITAL RECORDS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TAKEOVER
JULY 31 – AUGUST 2 – BLACKPIT FARM, STOWE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
“What makes Stowaway unique isn’t just their music or food, it’s the vibe. Everyone is there to have fun, smile, and make memories.”★★★★★ Fab Festivals
“Stowaway is like a mini version of the Big Chill (for those that remember) with a similar no-branding ethos, incredible lighting, lots of free activities for the kids, all stuck together with a big dollop of love.” Record Of The Day
“Not only does Stowaway have a musical bill which is the envy of many bigger festivals, but it has clung to its roots as an intimate, laid-back, uncommercial family-friendly event.”Yahoo News UK
“Stowaway is already establishing a reputation for balancing the sometimes incompatible concepts of ‘electronic music’ and ‘kid friendly.” The Guardian
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STOWAWAY FESTIVAL IS 100% INDEPENDENT & ALWAYS WILL BE
Stowaway Festival, one of the UK’s fastest-growing music festivals, has announced the line-up for this summer’s 5th birthday edition. An independent, family-friendly festival, Stowaway is happening over the weekend of July 31st – August 2nd 2026 in idyllic surroundings near Stowe, north Buckinghamshire.
Artists and DJs confirmed to perform at the fifth Stowaway this summer include Nightmares on Wax, Kokoroko, Skream, Say She She, Emma-Jean Thackray, Hot 8 Brass Band, Calibre, Ewan McVicar, Francois K, Dr Banana, Move D, Gabriels (DJ Set), Scientist, Ishmael Ensemble (DJ Set), plus many many more. Legendary drum ‘n’ bass label Hospital Records will celebrate their 30th birthday with a takeover of the Shake Off stage on Friday evening with sets from London Elektricity, Lens, DJ Zinc and Makoto.
Performances take place over multiple stages set throughout the site’s ancient woodlands and lakes. The woods are illuminated at night with lasers, creating magical corridors of light, and there are installations across the site – plus a hidden Speakeasy bar featuring secret DJ sets and live cover bands.
As well as its eclectic musical mix, Stowaway offers wild swimming, canoeing & paddle boarding, wellness & relaxation, kid’s activities (all included in the ticket price), and a lakeside woodland spa. The artisan food & drink available on site is carefully curated, with healthy and not-so-healthy eating options and no-and-low drinks as well as craft beers and cocktails.
Founded in 2022 by Duncan Wheeler, who grew up on Blackpit Farm, Stowaway is 100% independently owned and has no corporate sponsors. The festival’s inclusive mix of eclectic dance music with family friendly vibes is proving ever more popular – in 2025 they increased their audience by over 20%, bucking the trend in a very difficult market for the festival sector.
Comments Stowaway founder Duncan Wheeler: “The live events industry has been a tough place to exist as an independent festival over the last few years, which makes us especially proud to announce our fifth edition of Stowaway. There have been many times when we’ve wondered whether it’s all worth it, whether we were simply insane to launch a festival just after the pandemic when so many established festivals seemed to be struggling. But it is testament to the incredible crowd of attendees, artists, performers, crew, family and friends, that Stowaway keeps growing from strength to strength each year. There is no better feeling than the rush of excitement as we open the gates, seeing the joy on everyone’s faces as we embark on another adventure together. Stowaway truly is the sum of all its’ contributors’ efforts and we just can’t wait to welcome you back into this little slice of countryside we call home!”
Created by friends, for friends, Stowaway is a secret world for you to discover.
For a taste of what to expect watch the Stowaway 2025 Aftermovie