THE BoomTown Fair gets underway on Thursday for four days of music, theatre, comedy, art, and Arcadia.

Now in its sixth year this family-festival of music and arts at Matterley Estate, near Winchester, Hampshire, runs until Sunday.

The main stage line-up will consist of ska and party bands from around the world, with the other live music stages offering cabaret, gypsy, folk, reggae, dub and country and western.

There will also be plenty of cabaret, comedy, spoken word, a range of stages, an anarchist theatre, lots of site art and many areas to explore.

There will be ample catering options and a massive emphasis on eco-friendly initiatives.

Everyone is encouraged to dress up in fancy dress, the fancier the better!