ESSENTIAL INFO

Boardmasters 2026 will take place from 5 – 9 August 2026.

Stay tuned for more information on timings closer to the festival!

Boardmasters spans two festival locations in Newquay, Cornwall.

Watergate Bay
Home to our main arena, campsites, and boasts a breathtaking festival view! Admission to the festival at Watergate Bay requires a ticket.

Location: Trebelsue Farm, Watergate Bay, TR8 4AN

Fistral Beach
Playing host to the Boardmasters Open, our surf competitions, along with our beach bar, shopping village, and more. No ticket is required for Fistral Beach.

Location: Fistral Beach, Headland Rd, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1HY

All ages are welcome at Boardmasters. Find more information about what tickets you’ll need below. 

0 – 5 years
No ticket required.

6 – 12 years
Child ticket required, must be accompanied by an adult over 21+. Each adult can accompany a maximum of two under 16s.

13 – 15 years
Teen ticket required, must be accompanied by an adult over 21+. Each adult can accompany a maximum of two under 16s.

16+
Adult ticket required.

Proof of identity and age must be provided upon request at the admission gates to the festival. Names on tickets must match the details on the ID of the ticket holder entering the festival.

Challenge 25
If you appear to be under 25 years old, please bring valid ID. Remember that there is no automatic right to be served alcohol; service is at the discretion of the licensee.

Accepted ID
We accept the following forms of ID:

• Passport
• Driving License (including provisional license)
• Proof of Age Card certified with a PASS hologram
• A National Identity card issued by an EU member state

We do not accept any other forms of ID or expired ID.

Please note: photocopies or photos are not accepted.

Our coach packages are the easiest way to get to the festival.

Information on parking and shuttle bus dropping soon…