Boomtowns hydrogen powered stage is BACK

This year, Boomtown is undergoing a Radical Redesign. It’s a chance to rebuild a meaningful world together.

We sat down with the team behind the build of the all-new HYDRO XL, the designers, the engineers, the programmers and the people providing the hydrogen fuel cells.

Here's what to know …

After a groundbreaking trial in 2025, we're scaling up.

HYDRO XL is a bigger, bolder mainstage fully powered by green hydrogen for the second year running. We're not just talking about the future of sustainable live music. We're building it.

As part of Chapter Five: Radical Redesign, we wanted a space that matches the scale of the artists we're welcoming to the city. We’ve got a wide range of electronic dance music on a stage designed to hit different.

HYDRO XL is the new home of ceremonies for 2026

Boomtown's Opening & Closing ceremonies are true wonders of the festival world! It is the first and last chance to dance as we bookmark the latest chapter of our ever-evolving story. For the first time, Metropolis will be the home of these ceremonies.

Watch the video to hear directly from the crew making it happen - and see why this stage is becoming a blueprint for the entire industry.