Boardmasters Confirms Lily Allen as Final 2026 Headliner

Boardmasters has confirmed Lily Allen as its final headliner for 2026, completing a major Wave 2 line-up announcement for the festival on the Cornish coast.

The announcement sees Lily join previously revealed headliners Fatboy Slim and Kasabian, with a long list of new artists added across the weekend.

Lily Allen completes the 2026 headline trio

Lily Allen becomes the third and final headliner for Boardmasters 2026. She arrives following nominations for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Best Pop Act at this year’s BRIT Awards, adding to a total of 10 career nominations and one win.

She will perform her 2025 album West End Girl in full on the Cornish coast. The album has been described as a bold new chapter, featuring sharp and reflective songwriting with strong emotional depth.

Wave 2 artists bring depth across genres

The second wave of artists includes Joy Crookes, Jacob Alon, Rose Gray, Hamdi, Charlotte Plank and Lucy Spraggan, alongside many others.

Joy Crookes returns following the release of her second album Juniper, while Jacob Alon, this year’s BRITs Critics’ Choice winner and Mercury Prize nominee, follows 2025’s In Limerence.

Also featured are Beans On Toast, Old Mervs, Hot 8 Brass Band, Fleetmac Wood, Sicaria, Lens, and a special back-to-back set from Sarah Story and Charlie Boon, who returns to his home county for the performance.

New-generation pop and alternative acts including Chloe Qisha, Etta Marcus, Holysseus Fly and Dirty Nice are also spread across the weekend.

First wave acts already announced

The Wave 2 announcement builds on a first wave that includes The Kooks, Loyle Carner, Rudimental, REN, Tash Sultana, Pendulum (Live), James Arthur, The Darkness, Dizzee Rascal, Example and Tinie Tempah, alongside a wide mix of electronic, indie and live performers.

More than music at Fistral Beach

Returning to its home at Fistral Beach, Boardmasters combines live music with elite international and UK surfing. Surf competition registrations will open soon, with the Boardmasters Open hosting WSL Men’s and Women’s Pro competitions and the Junior Open.

Beyond the waves, the festival includes wellness sessions, yoga, sound baths, fitness classes, a dedicated spa with saunas and ice baths, and activities such as comedy, silent discos and skate sessions. Further wellbeing, art and cultural programming is still to be announced.

Tickets and travel details

Tickets are now on final tiers and are available via the official Boardmasters website.

Options include 3, 4 and 5-day camping tickets, no-camping tickets, VIP camping, coach and ticket bundles, and accommodation upgrades. Flexible payment plans are available from £40 per month, with weekend tickets starting from £279 plus litter bond and booking fees.

Day tickets for Boardmasters 2026 are due to go on sale at the end of February.