Boardmasters 2026 Reveals Kasabian and Fatboy Slim as Top Headliners

If​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ there is one festival that truly embodied the essence of a British summer, then it would definitely be Boardmasters. From the 5 to the 9 of August 2026 the festival is coming back to Newquay and is more than just a music festival. To be honest, it is a fiesta of the ocean, the surf, the sport and the sun- blessed fun, all taking place within the pretty cliffs and beaches of the Atlantic coast of Cornwall.

The scope of the festival is much wider than only Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach where Boardmasters has become the “where” of the next festival, which combines music with lifestyle. In case you are here for the stars, the waves or just the Cornish vibe then the whole festival would turn out to be an excellent experience.

Headliners That Make You Stop in Your Tracks

It would be a falsehood if we claimed that we deliberately ignored this year’s line-up. Kasabian, the indie rock band from Leicester, that has consecutively delivered seven UK No.1 albums, is going to impress their fans beyond measure with an extremely hot live performance on the cliffside stages.

Fatboy Slim, who has been the pioneering figure in electronic music and the dance floor revolutionary for the last 40 years, together with Kasabian, is the co-headlining act. Fans are waiting for performances from the both the old and the new albums, as well as a lot of fun packed with high-octane energy.

Indie loving crowd might be happy with the comeback of The Kooks bright and catchy songs, at the same time, Loyle Carner unfolds his smooth lyrics and intellectual UK rap just near the sea of Cornwall. The exceptionally talented one-woman band from Australia, and Tash Sultana only at Boardmasters is performing in England this year, and Ren, the Welsh rapper, is making his debut at a festival and will be an absolute riot with his fearless, genre-defying set.

Besides that, Dizzee Rascal, Tinie Tempah, and Example are going to set the stage on fire during the afternoon sessions, and the first phase of the lineup brings Pendulum (Live), Rudimental, James Arthur, The Darkness, Goldie (Live), and a lot more of the crowd’s favorites and the rising stars of the music industry to the festival.

Surf, Sport, and Wellness

Boardmasters is deeply connected with the surfing community, and that is the vibe that dominates the entire festival. The Boardmasters Open is a competition that features pro surfers at Fistral Beach, whereas beginners can register for lessons or take part in different coastal adventure sessions.

In case you consider a festival to be without the inclusion of wellness alongside the waves, then here is your desire fulfilled. A few of the numerous activities that are available include yoga, disco yoga, sound baths, hot tubs, ice baths, massages, beach football, running clubs, and even Muscle Beach fitness sessions. It is an ideal way to blend the excitement of live music with some refreshing self-care.

Art, Culture, and Cornish Flavours

Boardmasters are not only the performers on the stage. The festival is loaded with art installations, craft workshops, skate sessions, talks, bingo, comedy, silent discos, and the visitors have a great number of ways to dive into their creative side. And the food? Just think of Cornish produce, artisanal treats, and global dishes that are the flavor of the summer by the sea.

More Than a Festival

The primary factor that makes Boardmasters so exceptionally great is undoubtedly its location. No fields behind fences—only the jagged cliffs, the rolling waves, and the raw power of the Atlantic. The festival-goers can move at their own pace between the beaches, stages, and wellness zones thus creating their own adventure day by day. From sunrise yoga sessions to cliffside rave nights, every moment seems to be utterly different.

Boardmasters 2026 tickets are already on sale at boardmasters.com. With presale access that is already attracting tens of thousands of fans, the organizers are suggesting that one should book early if intending to attend what is expected to be one of the most atmospheric editions yet.

Boardmasters is much more than a music festival—it’s a different way of knowing Cornwall where you haven’t seen before, the conjunction of music, surf, lifestyle, and culture for five fantastic ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌days.