The basics
A beach-focussed festival with two locations – one each side of Newquay – is one part surf competition, one part music festival. And all about the good times.
The festival
The sun-soaked love-in between surf culture and music go way back to the sport’s earliest days, so combining the two in a festival isn’t exactly a leap into the unknown. Which is exactly why Boardmasters, with its twin centres of Fistral beach (surfing competitions, BMX, skateboarding) and Watergate Bay (music, camping and rides), works so well.
On the Fistral side, just west of Newquay, you’ll find an international competition that pulls in world-class surfers, while in Watergate Bay there’s an equally high calibre of artists and jaw-dropping views out to sea. Don’t forget to catch the sunset, if you haven’t already lost yourself to the music.
Our tip
Not just a music festival. When summer comes, head down to Boardmasters for a full festival weekend of beach-side surf living. Try your hand at surfing in Cornwall, watch pro surf competitions, eat well, drink well (in moderation!) and get your hands in the air for a perfect lineup of summer acts... all along the awesome Cornish coastline.
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Getting there
How do I get there?
There are two different venues:
Fistral Beach Headland Road, Newquay Cornwall TR7
and
Watergate Bay Trebelsue Farm, Watergate Bay, Cornwall TR8 4AN
The Big Green Coach: is offering coach travel from your hometown direct to the festival
Shuttle Bus Service: A shuttle bus will be running between Newquay Town Centre and the Watergate Bay festival site. This service will be running every 20 minutes.
Car Share: Consider sharing a lift with someone to help reduce your travel costs and local traffic congestion. Whether you’re looking for a lift or want to offer one, register for free at here and search for other people travelling to the festival.
Travelling by Train: Every Saturday in summer there are fast direct services to Newquay from London, the Midlands, the North, and Scotland. The companies running services are Virgin, Great Western, Wales and West Trains.
Travelling by Air: Newquay Airport have flights coming in to the city daily. See flight details and schedules here
Tickets
Pricing
Thursday - Sunday Ticket (including camping): Starting from £119
Wednesday - Sunday Ticket (including camping): Starting from £129
Wednesday - Sunday VIP Ticket (including camping): Starting from £175
Wednesday - Sunday All-includive Ticket (including camping): Starting from £250
When can I get them?
Tickets on sale now
Where can I get them?
Tickets are available via Festicket.
