Boardmasters
Fatboy Slim, Kasabian & Lily Allen headlined Boardmasters 2026. Five days of music, surf and action sports at Watergate Bay, Cornwall. Boardmasters 2027: 4-8 Aug 2027, early-bird tickets on sale at boardmasters.com.
Headliners for Boardmasters 2026 — more acts on the official line-up, subject to change.
Festival file
Boardmasters returns in 2026, running 5-9 Aug at Cornwall. With a capacity of around 58,000, it sits at the larger end of the UK festival calendar. Glamping is available on site if you would rather not pitch your own tent. It is set up to work for families, so all ages are welcome.
Expect a coastal, surfing, beach festival feel. Surf & music, Dance, Indie fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring Fatboy Slim, Kasabian, Lily Allen, Loyle Carner, The Kooks, Nia Archives, James Arthur.
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Word on the field
“The smell of the sea hits as soon as you get out the car, the salty air pulling you into a warm summer haze.”
“The sun's beaming on the clifftops of Watergate Bay. Music fills the air, and the skyline is dotted with colourful tents, music stages and a white Ferris wheel.”
“We did find the increase in EDM and DJ sets a little disappointing, particularly when Boardmasters is great for championing new and upcoming acts within the indie/alt and rock scene.”
Short excerpts from independent reviews and attendee posts, each linked to its source — not Fezzy’s opinions.