BoomTown Fair has announced a brand new temporary live venue in the heart of Bristol. Opening on 30th January with the rambunctious Wild West district and closing on the 19th April with The Skints, attendees to the Circus of Boom nights will celebrate the music and atmosphere from each of the eight districts of BoomTown, globetrotting through music genres and experiencing a small slice of BoomTown magic in central Bristol.

The temporary space will be transformed into an interactive cavern of immersive musical delights. Sticking to the formula that has seen the festival grow from 1,000 in 2009 to 45,000 for 2015, audiences attending this one-off series of live shows will be treated to a sample of the intricate set designs that have solidified the festivals’ international reputation as an industry leader in creating the ultimate escapist fantasy land! 

Tickets for all events range from £7.50 - £15 (+BF) and available here.

Event listings:

Friday 30^th January: Wild West – Hillbilly, Bluegrass, Cow Punk & Cider

Pronghorn, Skimmity Hitchers, Doghouse Boatboys

A glimpse into the dusty streets and rickety saloons from the Wild West district of BoomTown will showcase some of the rootin’ist and toonin’ist festival bands on the circuit, fancy dress is a must!

Saturday 14^th February: Whistlers Green – Flat-out folk!

3 Daft Monkeys, John Langan Band, Firepit Collective, Gentlemen of Few

For those wanting a different valentine’s experience, or just to completely ignore the day altogether, the Circus of Boom will be on hand with soul soothing folk, anarchic folk and a whole bunch of lovely folk!! 

Sunday 21^th February: ChinaTown – Ska, ska, ska and even more Ska!

Neville Staple (The Specials), Counting Coins, Cut Capers

BoomTown loves ska. Ska punk, ska funk, ska folk, 2-tone ska, jump up ska, nu ska, oldskool ska, Jamaican ska, UK ska, American ska; basically if it’s got a skanking beat and a brass section they’ll have it!! 

Friday 27^th February: Mayfair - Electro-Swing & Vintage Remix

Molotov Jukebox, Electric Swing Circus, Big Swing Sound System

Step inside a sophisticated swing mecca filled with glamorous flapper ladies and flamboyant dandy fellers. 

Friday 6^th March: OldTown - Pirate, Gypsy, Balkan

Special Guests plus Tragic Roundabout

The Pirate village is open… filled to its rickety rafters with seadogs and scoundrels this rum soaked spot will house some of the seven seas most unscrupulous pirate bands! Pirate costumes or related attire is a must for this heavily themed night of dubious morals and outright foolishness!

Sunday 5^th April – KidzTown Easter Excursion

Workshops, activities and PG rated bands and a treasure hunt!

Day time event running from mid-afternoon – early evening.

Friday 10^th April – Barrio Loco

Mouse Outfit, Dead Players (High Focus), Gardna

Manchester’s nine piece live hip-hop crew Mouse Outfit will be bringing their smorgasbord of soul, jazz, funk and reggae sounds to head up Circus of Boom’s showcase of the Barrio Loco district. 

Sunday 19^th April: TrenchTown - Reggae & Dub

The Skints plus Special Guests

One of the most exciting bands to have ever graced the mighty Lion’s Den temple at BoomTown and closing this first series of Circus of Boom with a bang are The Skints, who will be swinging by as part of their UK headline tour. With a brand new album on the way, totally new material will be mixed in with the tunes that have become the soundtrack to a summer for many a BoomTown veteran.