Boardmasters is the iconic British music and surf festival held annually at the iconic Boardmasters festival location Cornish coast at Fistral Beach and the Watergate Bay in Newquay. The raving festivals bring together thousands of visitors, sometimes filling up the capacity of Boardmasters festival. Fans rejoicing entranced by their shared love of music, outdoors, surfing, and wellbeing.
2022 Boardmasters festival location is set across two fantastic sites in Newquay for five raging days of music, fun, and surfing. The Boardmasters festival lineup consists of more than 200 artists that light 12 stages on fire with their performances at Watergate Bay. From the international headliners to the breaking acts – expect an eclectic thrill of mixed genres, including pop, grime, indie, drum and bass, rick, house, and much more.
The Boardmasters are long-living supporters of Surfers against Sewage and have gone on to win awards for their sustainability efforts, including the daily beach cleaning they carry out throughout the festival.
2022 Boardmasters Festival
2022 Boardmasters festival of music and surfing is coming back in August 2022 – with tons of added new artists in the lineup – thrilling. What’s more, is the Boardmasters have released the second wave of their lineup for the 2022 festival.
Boardmasters festival lineup has brought together big names like the Lathums, The Wombats, Bombay Bicycle Club, Self Esteem, and over 60 more artists – to date.
Boardmasters Festival 2022 Dates
Boardmasters festival dates for Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay are between 10th and 14th August 2022.
Who is headlining Boardmasters Festival 2022?
George Ezra, Disclosure, and the Kings of Leon will be headlining the Boardmasters festival 2022.
Boardmasters Festival Lineup
| Friday, August 12, 2022 | Saturday, August 13, 2022 | Sunday, August 14, 2022 |
| George Ezra | Disclosure | Kings of Leon |
| Damian Marley | Bastille | Tom Grennan |
| Freya Ridings | IDLES | Joy Crookes |
| Joel Corry | Declan McKenna | Shy FX |
| Patrick Topping | Lime Cordiale | |
| Sam Ryder | Sons of the East |
Boardmasters Festival Line-up – Complete
Many other artists are included in the fiery Boardmasters festival lineup:
| Bastille | Self Esteem | Palace |
| Bombay Bicycle Club | Freya Ridings | JC Stewart |
| Declan McKenna | Cassia | Joy Crookes |
| The Wombats | Greentea Peng | Sad Night Dynamite |
| Tom Brennan | Enny | Rae Morris |
| The Lathums | Mimi Webb | Sam Ryder |
| Declan “Jr Gong” Marley | Kurupt FM | Dreadzone |
| Idles | Holy Goof | Jax Jones |
…and many more. Visit Boardmasters Lineup 2022 for further details.
Where can you buy tickets for Boardmasters Festival 2022?
The festival tickets go pre-sale at 10 am, Thursday, February 4, and the remaining tickets go to sale from 10 am, Friday, February 5, 2022, at www.boardmasters.com!
How you get your ticket?
When you book your tickets online, the tickets won’t be sent out to you immediately. The tickets are dispatched two to three weeks before the festival begins. You can also opt for an e-ticket that can be printed later on.
Where is Boardmasters festival held in 2022?
The festival takes place in Cornwall, Newquay – south of UK. The festival location is split between Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay. While Watergate bay is the prime festival location, this is where you can find festival camping grounds in addition to the festival arena with more than 10 stages – some of these are for entertainment while others are for scrumptious food items and drink shacks.
The Fistral beach is the center for all the sports action. There is also a surf village where you can indulge in surfing and skate brands, but do watch out for the outlet sand; it is dangerous; also some of the food stands.
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How do I get to the festival?
From Abroad
For people coming outside of the UK, there are two options. Either a flight to the Bristol airport and then a shuttle towards the festival grounds or directly fly into the Newquay airport.
Train
Traveling from or through London, you can hop on the First Great Western service from London Paddington to Par before getting into another Great Western cross country onto Newquay – this is where the festival runs ac shuttle service. Also with one change of train, you can travel to the festivals from the Midlands, Scotland and the North.
Will there be parking available?
The parking is available for visitors, but you will have to buy the parking ticket before arrival.
Are there any age restrictions?
No, there are no age restrictions, but there are a few rules that apply;
People aged 15 and under should come with an adult of 21 years of age and above. Each adult can escort a maximum of two children.
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What is Boardmasters?
The Boardmasters festival is one of the best-known festivals in Cornwall. It is a fusion of live music performances, a touch of comic performances, DJ sets with top-class surfing, Skate competitions, and BMX.
When is Boardmasters?
The Boardmasters festival dates fall around the second weekend of August. In 2022 the festival will be held from August 10 to August 14.
Boardmasters Camping and Glamping
The capacity of Boardmasters festival is huge, with the campsite consisting of regular camping grounds divided into different areas, the Board masters VIP camping and glamping area.
Glamping at Boardmasters Festival
Glamping site Features
- Pre-booking for lodging is offered
- Functioning and proper toilets
- Lounge area with makeup tables and couches
- Free Wi-Fi
- Food bus
- VIP parking pass
Regular Camping at Boardmasters
If you want to stay at a regular campsite, you won’t have to make pre-reservations. Tents are pitched on a first-come, first-serve basis, so it is best to arrive early if you want to choose your spot. You can also order a tent package; your tent will be set up when you arrive, including a sleeping bag.
What to bring to Boardmasters festival 2022?
Other than camping gear and equipment, there are a couple of things that you’ll need, so let’s list those down quickly:
- Warm clothes – trousers, t-shirts, walking socks, a fleece hoodie, and a fleece vest in addition to a wind-resistant fleece vest.
- Comfortable rainproof shoes
- A Visa card
That’s all for the stunning and hip Boardmasters festival 2022. Book your tickets now and let your hair down at the festival!
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