Cornwall’s biggest music and surf celebration is back, and Boardmasters 2026 is looking absolutely massive. With Fatboy Slim, Kasabian and Loyle Carner leading a first wave of more than 50 acts, the iconic coastal festival returns to Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach this 5–9 August, bringing five days of sea, surf, sound, and pure energy to the edge of the UK.
From surf comps to sunset raves, yoga sessions to DJ sets, Boardmasters isn’t just a festival, it’s a full coastal takeover. And this year’s line-up is ready to shake the cliffs.
Headlining are two UK giants. Kasabian, fresh off the success of their chart-topping album Happenings and hot on the heels of new single Hippie Sunshine, return to dominate the main stage with their signature rebel-rock energy. Joining them is dance legend Fatboy Slim, who promises a career-spanning set of euphoric bangers and re-edits, expect Praise You, Right Here, Right Now, and his latest tracks Bus Stop Please and Role Model to light up Watergate Bay.
Also confirmed are The Kooks, indie’s golden boys with a back catalogue of singalongs that still define a generation, and Loyle Carner, whose soul-baring lyricism and magnetic presence make him one of UK hip hop’s most vital voices.
The first phase of acts also includes some big exclusives, Tash Sultana plays their only English festival of the year, bringing their genre-defying one-person show to the Cornish coast, while Welsh breakout Ren makes his first ever festival appearance, fresh off a breakthrough year of fearless, genre-blurring storytelling.
The stacked line-up spans everything from grime and bass to psych-rock and floor-filling house. Dizzee Rascal, Tinie Tempah and Example bring the afternoon heat with high-energy sets, while electronic giants Pendulum [Live], Rudimental, Goldie [Live], Dimension, and Ewan McVicar promise late-night carnage.
Other must-sees include James Arthur, The Darkness, Brooke Combe, Alessi Rose, DJ AG, 4AM Kru, Window Kid, Lambrini Girls, General Levy, and even a Pitbull tribute set courtesy of “Mr Worldwide UK”. Yes, really.
But Boardmasters is never just about the music. It’s a full-body, full-send, five-day experience that fuses pro surf competitions (including the WSL Men’s & Women’s Pro), wellness zones, ice baths, beach runs, disco yoga, craft workshops, skating, silent discos, and a food offering that highlights Cornish producers and global flavours alike.
Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay become a festival village in their own right, where you can dip between sea swims and sound baths, surf sessions and soul sets, club tents and clifftop sunsets. Whether you’re rolling in with your mates, your family, or just your own wild spirit, no two Boardmasters experiences are the same.
Tickets are on general sale now at boardmasters.com, with weekend passes starting at £234 and payment plans from £26/month. There’s also a full spread of accommodation and travel upgrades, including boutique camping, coach packages, and pre-pitched tents, plus VIP camping and hospitality lounge access for those who like their chaos with a side of comfort.
Boardmasters 2026 isn’t about being perfect, it’s about feeling everything. You’ll lose your voice. You’ll get sand in your shoes. You might cry during a sunrise set. And it’ll be the best five days of your year.
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