The cliffs of Newquay are gearing up to welcome 50,000 festival-goers for five days of world-class music and surf culture.
If you’re tracking the final details as you pack your bags, here is your essential pre-show event update.
Dates: Wednesday 5th August – Sunday 9th August 2026.
Locations: Watergate Bay (The main music stages and massive cliff-top campsites) and Fistral Beach (The iconic home of the UK surf competitions and Surf Village).
🎵 The 2026 Lineup Heavyweights
This year’s headliner trio delivers a massive balance of indie rock, electronic dance, and British pop culture.
The Headliners: Electronic icon Fatboy Slim, indie-rock titans Kasabian, and a highly anticipated Saturday night performance by Lily Allen (performing her acclaimed album West End Girl in full).
The Main Undercard: The Kooks, Loyle Carner, and Rudimental are all locked in for major main stage sets.
Exclusive Bookings: Keep an eye out for Welsh singer-songwriter Ren making his highly anticipated, first-ever festival appearance, alongside an England festival exclusive performance from Tash Sultana.
Afternoon Special Guests: To keep the high-energy momentum going early, Boardmasters is introducing a dedicated afternoon format:
Friday: Dizzee Rascal
Saturday: Example
Sunday: Tinie Tempah
Boardmasters has officially revealed its 2026 stage splits, adding a fresh wave of artists to the bill including Nia Archives, Sasha Keable, and Girls Don’t Sync. The legendary surf and music festival returns to Cornwall’s Watergate Bay and Fistral
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