History
Doof in the Park was first announced in 2024 by Dundee-born DJ and producer Hannah Laing through her music label and events brand, Doof. [2] [3] [4] [5]
The concept aimed to create a large-scale electronic music festival in Dundee, combining international and Scottish artists within the genres of techno, trance, and hard dance. [6]
The inaugural event took place on 5 July 2025 at Camperdown Park. The site was adapted to accommodate an estimated 15,000 attendees, with designated stage areas, fencing, and temporary infrastructure.
The festival featured three performance areas: Doof for Life, Up the Doof, and The Highlander. Each stage represented a different musical focus, from mainstream electronic acts to underground and local performers.
The Highlander stage was modelled and named after the bar with the same name in San Antonio, Ibiza, where Laing had her first residency on the island.
The 2025 edition received positive reviews for its production quality and line-up, which included internationally recognised artists such as Armin van Buuren, Judge Jules, and Lisa Lashes, alongside local DJs from Scotland's electronic music scene. However, some attendees and commentators noted limited amenities on-site, including the number of food vendors and rest facilities.
Following the success of the inaugural event, organisers confirmed that Doof in the Park would return in 2026, again at Camperdown Park. [7] [8]
The 2026 line-up announcement included established and emerging artists such as Paul van Dyk, Eddie Halliwell, Novah, Maddix, Odymel, and The Rocket Man, indicating an expansion in both scale and international reach.
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