Just when you thought a seaside town couldn't get any better... Newquay is proud to host its very own surf and music festival.

Boardmasters 2023

Boardmasters is a spectacular 5-day event that takes place across 2 locations in Newquay - Fistral Beach, the surfing mecca of the UK where Boardmasters' famous International Surf Competitions take place, and arguably the most stunning location in the country to watch live music - Watergate Bay.

Boardmasters was established in 1981, and last year welcomed over 150,000 festival goers across its two sites over the 5 days of the festival.

Boardmasters at Watergate Bay

The Watergate Bay site hosts the music arena and all festival camping. Music performances run from Wednesday to Sunday across seven music stages; The Main Stage, Unleashed, The View, Mavericks, The Point, Keg & Pasty, and the VIP Bar/Stage. Past years have seen acts performing such as George Ezra, Kings of Leon, Disclosure, Ed Sheeran, Bastille, Faithless, Rudimental, Snoop Dogg, Chase and Status, Jax Jones, Basement Jaxx, Plan B, Leftfield, Cypress Hill, Calvin Harris, Fatboy Slim, and Tom Grennan. As well as music there is a variety of bars, stalls, and fairground rides on the site. 

Boardmasters at Fistral Beach

At the Fistral Beach site, surf competitions take place. Along with the Boardmasters 'Surf Village' which is a great spot to get some shopping done or to just sit back and relax with a cold beer and watch the surf competitions. 

What is There To Do at Boardmasters?

Boardmasters is bursting with the best in music and sports action, amongst much more! Here's some other exciting stuff you might like to add to your itinerary if you're thinking of going... 

 ~ Keep the party going at the Beach Sessions with music on idyllic Fistral Beach, as well as the Beach Bar and BBQ bringing the food, drink and DJ sets.

~ Head into Newquay to party into the early hours with Boardmasters After Parties, which take place at clubs around the town centre. 

~ Don’t miss the Surf Village and Cornish Market where you can taste the local delights, as well as Surf Art, photography, and film sessions. 

~ If watching the surf action from the sidelines has tempted you to try it out yourself, ride the waves with a Surf Lesson from a local surf school.

~ Unwind and relax at the Wellbeing Area or the On-Site Eco Spa for some well-deserved pamper time.

~ There is also Luxury Camping and Glamping on offer to upgrade your experience even more.　

Boardmasters Headliners! 

Friday

LORDE | BEN HOWARD | CYPRESS HILL 

Saturday 

LIAM GALLAGHER | LITTLE SIMZ | RAYE

Sunday 

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE | DERMOT KENNEDY | FOUR TET

Tickets

Book your tickets to the music festival via the Boardmasters website here: https://www.boardmasters.com