Some of the best tech DJs are set to perform as the UK’s only music festival where the music plays around the clock returns.

The Houghton Festival is the brainchild of DJ Craig Richards, who launched the event in 2017, when he was 50 and moving away from the London music scene.

More than 200 artists will perform across 13 stages from Thursday to Sunday (August 10-13), with music playing somewhere on the Houghton Estate site at all times. 

Eastern Daily Press: Houghton is the UK's only 24-hour festivalHoughton is the UK's only 24-hour festival (Image: Jake Davis)

The festival gained traction among loyal followers of Mr Richards and lovers of underground music. This year's Houghton Festival will be only the fourth such event in seven years. 

Around 12,000 revellers from across the world are expected to attend.

Eastern Daily Press: Houghton Festival is on the grounds of the 18th-century Norfolk mansionHoughton Festival is on the grounds of the 18th-century Norfolk mansion (Image: Archant © 2006)

Houghton Hall is a 18th Century mansion built in the 1720s, which was home to Britain's first-ever prime minister, Sir Robert Walpole.

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Mr Richards said: “The curation of the festival will always revolve around juxtaposition and variety.

“The care and consideration with which we present the music is incredibly important to us.

“The completed programming allows even greater possibilities for the inspired music lover and clearly defines Houghton as a unique place of wonder and discovery.”

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Here are some of the artists set to perform:

Nik Bartsch’s Ronin (Live)

Ricardo Villalobos

Chris Korda (Live)

Helena Hauff, Eliza (Live)

Zip, Ben Ufo

Bjarki (Live Av)

Donato Dozzy

Dj Nobu, Kittin & The Hacker (Live)

Baby Vulture

Jane Fitz

Horse Meat Disco

Gigi Masin (Live)

Gerd Janson

Nicolas Lutz

Dj Masda

Roman Flugel (Live)

Paranoid London Feat Josh Caffe (Live)

Calibre

Mark Ernestus

Radioactive Man (Live)

Prosumer

Tama Sumo & Lakuti

The Ghost

Francesco Del Garda

Dj Stingray 313

Josey Rebelle

D. Tiffany

Giant Steps

Shanti Celeste

Eastern Daily Press: At the centre of the Houghton Hall Festival is an idyllic lakeAt the centre of the Houghton Hall Festival is an idyllic lake (Image: Jake Davis)

Eastern Daily Press: There are many settings for revellers to relaxThere are many settings for revellers to relax (Image: Jake Davis)

Eastern Daily Press: Party goers can take refuge from the glaring sun in the shaded woods Party goers can take refuge from the glaring sun in the shaded woods (Image: Jake Davis)

Location & Dates 

Location: Houghton Hall, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6UE

2023 Dates: 10 – 13 August 2023

Gate Opening Times: 
Thursday 12:00-01:00  

Friday 09:00-01:00  

Saturday 09:00-01:00  

Sunday 09:00-22:00

Area Opening Times: 

Thursday, August 10: 12:00 (all campsites open)

Thursday: 17:00 -02:00 (main arena opens)

Friday, August 11: 10:00 till Monday 03:00 (main arena opens)

Monday, August 14: 14:00 (campsites close)

For more information see: www.houghtonfestival.co.uk/