Boardmasters 2025: Who’s Playing, What’s On and What Not to Miss

Boardmasters returns to Newquay from 6th to 10th August 2025, bringing an incredible mix of global stars, chart-toppers, DJs, and Cornish favourites to stages across the festival site.
The full stage splits are confirmed – and there’s plenty happening beyond the music too.

Friday 8th August

Main Stage

• Raye

• The Wombats

• FLO

• Leigh-Anne

• Keo

• Take A Chance On Us (ABBA Tribute)

• Afternoon Special Guest: Kaiser Chiefs

Mordros

• Interplanetary Criminal

• Krept & Konan

• Fat Dog

• Alfie Templeman

• Beth McCarthy

• James Marriott

• Polly Money

• Closing sets: Simone, Charlie Boon

Unleashed (powered by drip)

• Bou & B Live 247

• Bakey

• Basslayerz

• Bilando

• Diffrent

• Drop Squad

• Emily Makis

• Shapes

• 1991

The View

• Sports Team

• Zach Templar

• Fletchr Fletchr

• Aaron Rowe

• Superlate

• Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals

• Kate Hall

• After Dark: Sally C, LU.RE B2B Joshua James

Keg & Pasty

• Badcore Horns

• Hockeysmith

• Too Many T’s

• Land of the Giants

• All For Jolly

• Webmoms

• Qwest

Surf Club 81

• Albi & Pulan

• Amy OS

• Cirque Du Soul DJs

• Fredo Mann

• Holl3

• Willy G

Banzai Bar

• ABBA-oke

• Ark of Jonah

• Disney Karaoke

• DJ Clique’s Year 6 Disco

• Emute (Stepped)

• G&T

• Joey Wolfman

• Spinners

Hospitality

• Hosted by Easylife Sound Association

Saturday 9th August

Main Stage

• Central Cee

• Nelly Furtado

• Katy B

• Arthur Hill

• Casey Lowery

• Massaoke

• Afternoon Special Guest: Rizzle Kicks

Mordros

• Maribou State

• Hard Life

• Ocean Alley

• Paris Paloma

• Deadletter

• Luvcat

• Mia Kirkland

• Closing set: Mike Skinner (DJ Set)

Unleashed (powered by drip)

• Patrick Topping

• Crybaby

• Danny Howard

• D.O.D

• In Parallel

• Jazzy

• Paige Tomlinson

• Waze

The View

• Jeremy Loops

• Newton Faulkner

• Moreish Idols

• BBC Introducing: Jack Dean, Malka, Kitty Crocker, Luke Marzec

• After Dark: Oppidan, Ahadadream

Keg & Pasty

• Funke and the Two Tonne Baby

• Splann

• Rio Sterling

• Shagrat

• Venice Treacle

• Go Go Skank

• The Mighty Howlers

Surf Club 81

• King Boog

• Lost Track of Time

• Oh My Rosh

• Rana (Airspace)

• Soulstar & Arts of the Unknown (Frontline)

• Theo & Cyrus (Redemption Studios)

Banzai Bar

• Albi & Pulan

• Amy OS

• Archie Holmes

• Brat Party

• Dua Liparty

• Fredo Mann

• Sounds of the ZK

• Willy G

• 80’s Aerobics Class

• 80’s Lycra Party

Hospitality

• Hosted by NYC Soundsystem

Sunday 10th August

Main Stage

• The Prodigy

• London Grammar

• Myles Smith

• Bob Vylan

• Bradley Simpson

• Bongo’s Bingo

• Afternoon Special Guest: Natasha Bedingfield

Mordros

• Wet Leg

• Franz Ferdinand

• Caity Baser

• Flowdan

• Gardna

• Cassia

• Mackenzy Mackay

• Overpass

• Closing set: Swiftogeddon

Unleashed (powered by drip)

• Sub Focus (A-Z: A Little Sound, Arielle Free, Charlie Tee, Dubtendo Allstars, Fleur Shore, Honeyluv, Zero 2B MPH)

• Badger

The View

• Maverick Sabre

• Amie Blu

• Ben Ellis

• BBC Introducing: George Moir, Polly Money, Tummyache, Essy Sparrow

• After Dark: Salute, Dan Shake B2B Charlie Boon

Keg & Pasty

• Jam & Meme

• Hedluv & Passman

• Papa Do Swing

• The Cornish Tease

• Rougey Roads

• Bagas Felyon

Surf Club 81

• Archie Holmes

• Cure Lucem

• Emute (Stepped)

• Mas Que Nada

• Mischief (Sub:Culture)

• Xennex

Banzai Bar

• Banzai Altars

• Cirque Du Soul DJs

• Harry Styles Sleepover

• Rana (Airspace)

• Reggae Revolution

• Soulstar & Arts of the Revolution

• Twisted Time Machine

• 90’s Fitness Rave

Hospitality

• Hosted by Cornish House Mafia

Beyond the Music

Boardmasters has been surfing since 1981, and this year will see:

• Boardmasters Open: WSL Men’s & Women’s Pro competitions

• Junior Open and Surf Lessons

• Skate competitions and demos

• Workshops and taster sessions

• Adventure experiences

• Wellness activities including sound baths and yoga

• Comedy, bingo, and silent disco

• After parties and special pop-up performances

Boardmasters 2025 is set to be one of the most exciting weekends of the year in Cornwall, blending world-class music with surfing, culture, and coastal experiences.

For travel updates, see the 2025 Traffic Plan.