​Houghton Festival reveals first wave line-up for 2025

Houghton has revealed its first wave line-up for 2025, which includes the highest number of debuts in the festival’s nine-year history.

This year, the festival returns to Norfolk’s Houghton Hall across the weekend of August 7 - 10, coming complete with a stacked bill featuring more than 75 names so far.

Making their first ever appearances at this year’s event, Aurora Halal, DVS1, Jennifer Cardini, Objekt, Rrose, Simo Cell, Tim Reaper, and Richie Hawtin are all set to perform.

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Meanwhile, dozens of artists will make their return in 2025, including the likes of Batu, Ben UFO, Carista, Helena Hauff, Grace Sands, SHERELLE, Midland, Ricardo Villalobos, and Ogazón.

With a line-up curated by head honcho Craig Richards, Houghton’s ninth edition promises to deliver a “tapestry of music” where established artists will take the stage alongside new talent.

“Our sonic intention remains steadfast - to celebrate and represent the best of the best with passion and certainty,” the festival explained on Instagram earlier today. “All artists at Houghton are cherished in equal measure as the spirit of discovery prevails.”

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Amongst the live acts set to play this year are Reggie Watts, Steam Down, Marcel Dettmann, polygonia, Shackleton, Upsammy, Radioactive Man, and many more.

Priding itself on its fusion of quality music and art, this year’s edition also introduces d&b audiotechnik sound to every stage, from its 360-degree warehouse stage to its intimate forest stage.

The second wave line-up for Houghton 2025 will be unveiled in March. Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 7, at 10:AM. Grab yours here, and check out the full first wave line-up below.

Gemma Ross is Mixmag's Assistant Editor, follow her on Twitter