5th to 9th August 2026

5th to 9th August 2026

Cornwall's surf and music festival returns to Fistral Beach with Kasabian, Fatboy Slim, The Kooks, Loyle Carner and more on the bill.

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Kasabian, Fatboy Slim, The Kooks, The Darkness and Loyle Carner will all play Boardmasters 2026

Boardmasters Festival 2026: headliners, line-up, tickets & more

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