Boomtown is fast approaching, welcoming thousands to Winchester rain or shine.

As the last of tickets have sold, South Downs National Park is being prepared for Boomtown Chapter Three: Revolution of Imagination, which will run between Wednesday, August 7 and Sunday, August 11.

Eight districts of music stages will be on offer to the 60,000 ticket holders within the fair which has a vision of environmentalism and social equality.

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After weeks of inconsistent British weather, the latest from Met Office on what can be expected this week is as follows:

  • Wednesday, August 7: Highs of 22C and lows of 13C, with sunny intervals and overcast throughout the day.

  • Thursday, August 8: Highs of 22C and lows of 16C, with sunny intervals turning to overcast by late morning.

Boomtown 2023Boomtown 2023 (Image: Boomtown fair)

  • Friday, August 9: Highs of 24C and lows of 14C, with sunny intervals appearing throughout the day.

  • Saturday, August 10: Highs of 22C and lows of 14C, with sun and clouds turning to overcast by the evening.

  • Sunday, August 11: Highs of 22C and lows of 14C

UV is expected to be medium and high throughout the festival, and chances of rain are low. 

Bring your sun cream, but with a chance of rain anticipated for the day before, on Tuesday, August 6, consider packing your wellies!