Lily Allen Revealed as Final Boardmasters 2026 Headliner

The UK pop star will be joined by fellow headliners Fatboy Slim and Kasabian.

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UK festival Boardmasters just got that little bit bigger after organisers unveiled pop superstar Lily Allen as the final headliner.

Allen, who is not just a musical talent but a cultural phenomenon, is riding high after the release of her 2025 acclaimed BRIT-nominated fifth studio album, West End Girl, which Allen will be performing in full as part of her Boardmasters headline spot.

Taking place at Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, Boardmasters 2026 runs from Wednesday 5 August to Sunday 9 August and features everything from live music and pro surfing to skating demos and tasty Cornish food set against the picturesque backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and coastal cliffs.

Topping the bill with Allen are UK rockers Kasabian and Grammy and BRIT Award-winning DJ and producer Fatboy Slim, alongside performances from The Kooks, Loyle Carner, Tash Sultana, Dizzee Rascal, Tinie Tempah, Example, Pendulum [Live], Rudimental, James Arthur, Brooke Combe, The Darkness, Goldie [Live], Matt Corby, Alessi Rose, DJ AG, Dimension, Window Kid, 4am Kru, Saint Ludo, Lambrini Girls, Florence Road and more.

There’s also been a stack of new acts added to the lineup alongside Allen, including Joy Crookes, Jacob Alon, Rose Gray, Keo, Hot 8 Brass Band, Chloe Qisha and Aussie acts Old Mervs and Radio Free Alice.

Tickets are on sale now via boardmasters.com.

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Beginning as a surf tournament in 1981, Boardmasters expanded to include musical acts in 2005, quickly becoming one of the biggest festivals on the English south coast.

Since the introduction of musical acts, Boardmasters has evolved into a five-day extravaganza that attracts tens of thousands of punters every year.

The lineup continues to attract big names, with the likes of Central Cee, Sam Fender, Liam Gallagher, Kings of Leon, Gorillaz, Stormzy and Raye having headlined over the past five years.

Boardmasters takes place at Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall and runs from Wednesday 5 August to Sunday 9 August. Tickets on sale now at boardmasters.com.

Boardmasters 2026 Lineup

Lily Allen performing West End Girl

Fatboy Slim, Kasabian, The Kooks, Loyle Carner, REN, Tash Sultana, Rudimental

Pendulum (Live), James Arthur, Alessi Rose, The Darkness, The Royston Club

Goldie (Live), Brooke Combe, Lambrini Girls, Dizzee Rascal, Example, Tinie Tempah

Getdown Services, Luvcat, Asha Banks, Florence Road, Freddie Halkon, The Pill

Charlie Noordewier, Villanelle, Take A Chance On Us, Dimension, Ewan McVicar

Clementine Douglas, DJAG, 4AM Kru, Bushbaby, Hannah Wants, In Parallel

K Motionz & IC3, La La, Omar+, Sota, Window Kid, Arthi, Charlie Boon

Dubtendo Allstars, General Levy, Saint Ludo, Cirque Du Soul DJs, Jakkob, Joe Hunt

King Booo!, Woody Cook, Pitbull Tribute (Mr Worldwide UK), Big John (DJ Set)

Rufus Rice, Ibiza Final Boss, Joy Crookes, Jacob Alon, Rose Gray, Keo

Hot 8 Brass Band, Chloe Qisha, Lucy Spraggan, Old Mervs, Radio Free Alice

Etta Marcus, Chartreuse, Meek, Beans On Toast, Oh My God! It’s The Church, K.O.G

Mr Bruce, Hamdi, Lens, Charlotte Plank, Sicaria, Fleetmac Wood, Atrip, The Trip

Basstripper, Jess Iszatt, Mia Lily, Jam & Meme, M’Lover, Gotham b2b Deekz

Jasper Hodges, Finn Forster, Rumac, Good Health Good Wealth, Girlintheyearabove

Pixie Mccann, Bella Barbe, Abbie Piper, Dermot Henry, Jos Rivers, Die Twice

Holysseus Fly, Dirty Nice, Basht, Jos Rivers, Liang Lawrence, Jamie Yost, Cosm

Ashley Harding, The Wad, Ben Kidson, Achilles Heel, Candar

Folked Up - Ceilidh Carnage and Ronniee

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