Cornwall’s premier coastal festival delivered non-stop energy, unforgettable ocean views, and standout musical performances. Every year, Boardmasters brings thousands of festival-goers to the cliffs of Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay for a celebration of surf, sun, and sensational live music. While the headline stages featured iconic national acts, the true heartbeat of the festival was
English singer-songwriter James Arthur delivered one of the weekend’s standout musical sets on Friday evening, electrifying a crowd of tens of thousands on the Main Stage at Boardmasters Festival 2026. Taking the stage as twilight settled over the Cornish coastline, the Brit Award-nominated artist brought a powerful mix of raw vocal grit and festival-scale energy
UK rap and grime pioneer Dizzee Rascal delivered a standout performance as the Afternoon Special Guest on the Main Stage. Playing to a massive daytime crowd overlooking the Atlantic coastline, the set served as an energetic anchor for the festival’s Saturday lineup, seamlessly bridging UK garage, grime, and baseline hits across two decades of work.
Rising electronic-pop powerhouse Rose Gray delivered a defining festival highlight today on the Boardmasters Main Stage. Sweeping over Watergate Bay with an intoxicating blend of club-ready anthems and soulful breakbeats. Performing against the backdrop of the Cornish coastline, the London-born artist turned the clifftop arena into an outdoor dancefloor. Bringing her signature “emotional junglism”
As tens of thousands of festival-goers descend on the cliff-tops of Watergate Bay for Boardmasters, one act consistently delivers one of the most electric, feel-good atmospheres of the entire weekend: Take A Chance On Us, the UK’s premier live six-piece ABBA tribute band. Who Are “Take A Chance On Us”? Hailing from the South West,
Unfiltered Energy and Rapidly Growing Fanbases — Why Fletchr Fletchr Are Turning Heads Opening to a packed-out arena overlooking the Atlantic coast, the four-piece—comprising Rohan Fletcher (vocals/guitar), Adam Sanders (lead guitar/production), Oli Williams (drums), and George Green (bass)—delivered an intense, high-octane set that gripped tens of thousands of festival-goers from start to finish. Fans of
At Boardmasters Festival, the UNO activation is typically featured as “Uno Beach House”—an official festival partner venue where attendees can drop in, play interactive card games, and listen to live DJ sets. While Smyths Toys is a major UK/Ireland retail partner for Mattel’s UNO products (and frequently partners with Mattel on experiential pop-up activations like
Step Up to the Bar: The Royal Marines On-Site Pull-Up Challenge The Royal Marines are at Boardmasters and awaiting to see what you can do., Go over and visit them opposite the main stage by the food court area and take on the challenge. If you’ve ever passed a Royal Marines pop-up booth at a
Cornwall’s coastal festival scene reached peak energy today as DJ and host Jay Knox took to the Boardmasters Main Stage, setting Watergate Bay ablaze with his signature signature slogan: “Jay Knox To The World!” Known across the UK for his infectious crowd control and seamless mixing, Knox brought a high-powered open-format set to the oceanfront
The gates have officially opened for Boardmasters, bringing tens of thousands of festivalgoers to the clifftops of Watergate Bay and the sands of Fistral Beach in Newquay. The opening day sets the tone for the entire event—blending surf culture, high-energy beats, and coastal views. What Went On: Surfing & Day One Vibes The action kicked
