Boardmasters Festival 2027: Music, Surf and Coastal Adventure in Cornwall

Boardmasters Festival 2027 returns to Newquay for another spectacular celebration of live music, surfing and Cornish coastal culture. Staged across Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach, this distinctive festival combines major open-air performances with world-class sporting action, wellness experiences and the relaxed spirit of life beside the Atlantic Ocean.

Boardmasters traces its roots to a surfing competition launched in 1981. Over the decades, it has evolved into one of the United Kingdom’s most recognisable destination festivals while preserving the ocean culture at its heart. Watergate Bay hosts the main music arena and campsites against a dramatic clifftop backdrop, while Fistral Beach becomes the centre of the festival’s surf, skate and beach programme.

The 2027 music line-up has yet to be announced, but Boardmasters has a remarkable history of attracting global headliners and influential British performers. Previous editions have welcomed artists including Florence + The Machine, Liam Gallagher, Kings of Leon, Stormzy, Sam Fender, The Prodigy, RAYE, Disclosure, Lorde and The Chemical Brothers. Festival-goers can expect another varied programme spanning indie, pop, rock, hip-hop, dance and drum & bass, alongside emerging artists and local talent.

At Fistral Beach, the Boardmasters Open brings leading surfers together to compete on one of Cornwall’s most famous stretches of coastline. Visitors can also watch high-energy skate sessions, explore the Surf Village, discover ocean-conscious brands and attend conversations about surfing, sustainability and marine culture. Access to the Fistral Beach programme is traditionally free, allowing the wider community to share in the experience.

Beyond the headline performances, Boardmasters offers wellbeing sessions, food traders, beach bars and relaxed spaces overlooking the coast. Its Leave Only Footprints initiative encourages responsible travel, careful waste disposal and respect for the surrounding farmland and beaches.

Accommodation choices include General, VIP, Chilled and Family Camping, alongside pre-pitched tents, boutique bell tents, yurts, tipis and live-in vehicle pitches. Non-camping weekend tickets are also available, while payment plans can help spread the cost.

Official coaches serve more than 90 departure points, and rail passengers can travel to Newquay before using festival shuttle services to Watergate Bay. Parking must be booked separately and is limited, making public transport or organised coach travel worth considering.

Boardmasters Festival 2027 promises an unforgettable escape where powerful performances, Atlantic waves and Cornwall’s adventurous spirit come together at the edge of the world.