Boardmasters has confirmed Lily Allen as its final headliner for 2026, completing a top line that also includes Fatboy Slim and Kasabian. The announcement comes with a second wave of more than 60 artists, expanding a lineup that mixes chart-facing pop, guitar bands, electronic music and bass-heavy club programming across the festival’s coastal sites at Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach (UK).
Allen’s set is billed as a full performance of “West End Girl,” positioning her appearance as a central moment of the weekend. She joins a previously revealed roster that already featured major names such as The Kooks, Loyle Carner, REN, Tash Sultana, Rudimental, Pendulum (Live) and James Arthur, alongside rock acts including The Darkness and emerging guitar bands like The Royston Club, Lambrini Girls and Florence Road.
The newly announced additions deepen the undercard across genres. Among the highlights are Joy Crookes, Jacob Alon, KEO, Hot 8 Brass Band, Lucy Spraggan, Rose Gray and Chloe Qisha, plus indie and alternative names including Old Mervs, Radio Free Alice, Chartreuse, Meek, Beans On Toast, Oh My God! It’s The Church, K.O.G, Mr Bruce, Good Health Good Wealth, Pixie McCann, Bella Barbe, Abbie Piper, Dermot Henry, Jos Rivers, Die Twice, Holysseus Fly, Dirty Nice, Basht, Luvcat, Asha Banks, Villanelle, Alessi Rose and Freddie Halkon.
Boardmasters’ dance and electronic offering remains a major pillar of the program, with names including Goldie (Live), Dimension, Ewan McVicar, Clementine Douglas, Hannah Wants, Hamdi, Lens, Sota, 4AM Kru, K Motionz & IC3, Window Kid, Bushbaby, General Levy, Arthi, Dubtendo Allstars, Sicaria, Fleetmac Wood, and Gotham b2b Deekz. The bill also includes daytime “special guests” Dizzee Rascal, Example and Tinie Tempah, reflecting the festival’s blend of live bands and big-stage crossover moments.
Beyond music, Boardmasters continues to position itself as a combined festival-and-surf weekender, with its long-running association with coastal culture and water sports in Cornwall. Organizers have also promoted add-ons aimed at comfort and convenience, including a new “Salt & Spray” amenities area with hot showers and a “Glow Up Zone,” a Hospitality Lounge, festival merchandise, and Vodafone battery packs for charging on site.
Tickets for 2026 are currently being promoted as final tier, with several camping options flagged as limited or already moving into last availability. The festival is also advertising six-month payment plans starting from £40 plus fees.
Festival: Boardmasters 2026
Dates: August 5–9, 2026
Location: Watergate Bay & Fistral Beach, Newquay (Cornwall)
Headliners: Fatboy Slim, Lily Allen, Kasabian