Boardmasters has officially confirmed Lily Allen as the final headliner for the 2026 festival, completing the trio of main stage acts alongside Fatboy Slim and Kasabian. The announcement for the festival, which takes place from 5th–9th August 2026 across Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach in Newquay, was made via a large-scale sand art reveal etched into the Cornish coastline. Tickets for the event are currently on their final tiers and are selling fast.
Allen, a defining voice in British pop, arrives at Boardmasters fresh from the release of her 2025 album ‘West End Girl’. Recently nominated for ‘Artist of the Year’ and ‘Album of the Year’ at the BRIT Awards, she is set to perform the critically acclaimed record in full on the Cornish coast. She joins a roster that already boasts major names including The Kooks, Loyle Carner, Rudimental, REN, and Tash Sultana.
This second wave of artist announcements adds significant depth to the lineup, bridging the gap between mainstream and underground sounds. Returning to the coast is Joy Crookes, following her second album ‘Juniper’. She is joined by the current BRITs Critics’ Choice winner and Mercury Prize nominee Jacob Alon, who will bring tracks from their 2025 album ‘In Limerence’. The acoustic and folk billing is bolstered by festival favourites Lucy Spraggan and Beans on Toast.
Electronic music fans have plenty to look forward to in this latest announcement. Global DJ collective Fleetmac Wood will bring their unique re-edits to the cliffs, while the heavier side of the spectrum is represented by Hamdi, Sicaria, Lens, and a back-to-back set from Gotham and Deekz. A highlight for local electronic music fans will be Charlie Boon returning to his home county for a special back-to-back performance with BBC Radio 1’s Sarah Story.
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Beyond the music, Boardmasters confirms the return of its WSL Men’s and Women’s Pro competitions and the Junior Open at Fistral Beach. The festival is also expanding its wellness offering, featuring yoga, sound baths, a dedicated wellness spa with ice baths and saunas, and various fitness sessions including run clubs and ‘Muscle Beach’ workouts.
Tickets are now on general sale on final tiers for 5-day, 4-day, and 3-day camping, as well as VIP options. Organisers have noted that flexible payment plans are available via PayPal. For those unable to attend the full weekend, Day Tickets for Boardmasters 2026 are scheduled to go on sale at the end of February.
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Lily Allen performing West End Girl
Joy Crookes, Jacob Alon, Rose Gray, Keo, Hot 8 Brass Band, Chloe Qisha
Lucy Spraggan, Old Mervs, Radio Free Alice, Etta Marcus, Chartreuse, Meek, Beans On Toast, Oh My God! It’s The Church, K.O.G, Mr Bruce
Hamdi, Lens, Charlotte Plank, Sicaria, Fleetmac Wood, Atrip, The Trip, Basstripper, Jess Iszatt, Mia Lily, Jam & Meme, M’Lover, Gotham b2b Deekz
Jasper Hodges, Finn Forster, Rumac, Good Health Good Wealth, Girlintheyearabove, Pixie Mccann, Bella Barbe, Abbie Piper, Dermot Henry, Jos Rivers, Die Twice, Holysseus Fly, Dirty Nice, Basht, Jos Rivers,
Liang Lawrence, Jamie Yost, Cosm, Ashley Harding, The Wad, Ben Kidson, Achilles Heel, Candar, Folked Up – Ceilidh Carnage, and Ronniee
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Matt Eachus
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