Boardmasters announces first acts for 2026 - with Fatboy Slim to headline

Two headliners are among the names announced

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 25th Nov 2025

Boardmasters has announced the first acts for its 2026 festival including two headliners.

Award wining DJ Fatboy Slim and rock rebels Kasabian have been revealed as headliners for the festival which will take place in Newquay between the 5th and 9th of August.

Over 50 more acts have also been revealed in the first wave of names including Tinie Tempah, Dizzie Rascal and Example who will make appearances as afternoon special guest headliners.

The rest include Pendulum Live, Rudimental and singer James Arthur.

You can see the full list of the confirmed line up on the Boardmasters website.

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