Clara Boyd

Wondering whether to head for a beach holiday or a music festival this summer? Well, at Boardmasters festival you can do both. This year the music festival set on the Cornish coast is headlined by Fatboy Slim, Lily Allen and Kasabian.  Boardmasters began life as a surf competition 45 years ago, and has since evolved into a major addition to the UK summer festival scene, with big name musical headliners, a wellness ‘haven’ and sprawling campsites backdropped by the stunning Atlantic coastline. For 2026, the Newquay festival will feature the aforementioned headline performances, as well as huge sets from the likes of the Kooks, Nia Archives, Loyle Carner, Dizzee Rascal and Tinie Tempah.  The festival expects more than 50,000 attendees for its 2026 edition, and the lineup is rounded-out with DJ sets, tribute acts for the likes of Pitbull and ABBA, skating, surfing and wellness activities.   Whether you’re heading down to Boardmasters for the full weekend or just dropping in for a day, Time Out has you covered. Our ultimate guide to Boardmasters Festival 2026 below includes everything from the full schedule and set times to transport options, remaining ticket availability and the weather forecast. SKIP TO:🎤 Lineup and set times – Friday, Saturday and Sunday⛅️ Weather forecast🎟️ Last-minute tickets🚗 How to get to Boardmasters⛔️ Banned items When is Boardmasters Festival 2026? Boardmasters Festival is happening from Wednesday August 5 to Sunday August 9 2026.  The general camps