Tickets are now on General Onsale
As summer edges closer, Boardmasters has unveiled its final 2026 headliner in unforgettable fashion. Etched into the sands of the Cornish coastline the festival calls home, a striking piece of large-scale beach art revealed that Lily Allen will top the bill, leading a huge Wave 2 lineup announcement set against the Atlantic backdrop. The latest artist additions deepen the musical offering, heighten the contrasts, and reinforce the sense of discovery that defines Boardmasters. Following overwhelming demand after the first lineup drop, tickets have now moved into final tiers, with limited availability remaining via boardmasters.com.
One of the UK’s most culturally defining pop artists, Lily Allen brings an era-shaping catalogue, razor-sharp songwriting, and undeniable star power to Fistral Beach. Recently nominated for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Pop Act at the BRIT Awards, she adds to an already decorated career that includes ten BRIT nominations and a win. Joining previously announced headliners Fatboy Slim, Kasabian, and Loyle Carner, Allen arrives fresh off her critically acclaimed and BRIT-nominated 2025 album West End Girl, which she will perform in full on the Cornish coast. The record marks a bold new era defined by reflective storytelling, sharp observation, and emotional depth.
Wave 2 continues to blur lines between mainstream and underground, live performance and electronic culture. Following the success of her second album Juniper, Joy Crookes returns with her signature blend of soul and lyrical honesty. Rising indie voice Jacob Alon, a Mercury Prize nominee and this year’s BRITs Critics’ Choice winner, brings a vulnerable and confessional edge following 2025’s In Limerence. Lucy Spraggan and Beans on Toast add deeply personal songwriting rooted in UK folk-pop and acoustic traditions.
On the dance side, Fleetmac Wood transform the cliffs into an open-air disco with their globally celebrated DJ collective. Heavier club energy arrives courtesy of electronic tastemakers Hamdi, Sicaria, Lens, and Gotham B2B Deekz, while Charlie Boon returns to his home county for a special back-to-back set with BBC Radio 1’s Sarah Story.
Across the weekend, next-generation pop and alternative artists including Rose Gray, Etta Marcus, Charlotte Plank, Holysseus Fly, and Chloe Qisha highlight the festival’s commitment to emerging talent. Elsewhere, genre-blurring and experimental sounds come from Old Mervs, Dirty Nice, Good Health Good Wealth, and Oh My God! It’s The Church, with more still to be announced.
More than a music festival, Boardmasters remains a full coastal escape rooted in Cornwall’s surf culture. Returning to its iconic home at Fistral Beach, the event hosts elite UK and international surfers at one of the world’s most celebrated surf locations. The Boardmasters Open sits at the heart of the experience, featuring WSL Men’s and Women’s Pro competitions alongside the Junior Open, all set against dramatic Atlantic scenery.
Beyond the surf, the festival expands into a celebration of wellness, sport, and adventure. Attendees can take part in surf lessons, yoga, sound baths, and spa experiences including saunas, hot tubs, and ice baths. Fitness sessions, run clubs, football competitions, massage, Muscle Beach workouts, and cardio classes create an immersive coastal retreat that goes far beyond the shoreline, all delivered within a safe, inclusive, and community-focused environment.
Additional wellbeing, arts, and cultural programming will further expand the offering, including immersive installations, creative workshops, jewellery-making, art and mask sessions, talks, and restorative spaces. Skate sessions, silent discos, comedy, bingo, and more round out a diverse schedule that balances high-energy headline moments with places for reflection and connection by the sea.
Born from the surf and shaped by the land, Boardmasters continues to evolve with the scenes and stories shaping the UK music landscape. This second announcement delivers artists whose energy hits as powerfully as the wind across the cliffs, promising an experience as raw, wild, and unforgettable as the Cornish coast itself.
All ticket types are now on final tiers, including 5, 4, and 3-day camping passes, coach and ticket bundles, 3-day no-camping options, VIP Camping, and extras such as hospitality lounge access, child and teen tickets. Flexible payment plans start from £40 per month through PayPal Pay in Three. Additional programming for Wednesday and Thursday, plus pop-ups and site-specific activations, will be revealed soon. Boardmasters 2026 day tickets go on sale at the end of February.