Local Residents Tickets

Local Resident Tickets Applications will open in 2026

We offer any local residents who permanently live within the outlined catchment area the opportunity to apply for tickets to attend Boardmasters Festival.

Live outside the catchment area? Check out our Cornwall Residents Day Ticket Ballot here instead.

Please read the Terms of Entry below before applying.

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• Boardmasters Festival will take place from 5th – 9th August 2026.
• Entries for Local Residents Tickets will open in early 2026 – exact date to be announced. Applications will be accepted at any point during the open period, there is no advantage to applying earlier in this timeframe. Applying does not mean you are guaranteed tickets.
• Ticket type: 2 x 3 Day No Camping
• Evidence to provide: Proof of address (such as a utility bill or bank statement).
• Evidence must be valid at the time of applying and dated within 2026 – the date must be clearly visible.
• The name on the proof of address must match the name of the person applying.
• Drivers Licence not accepted.
• We can only accept one application per person, email address and household. If you or your household submits multiple applications, they will be invalidated.
• Applications are accepted from residents who permanently live within our catchment area only.
• Holiday homes, Hotels, Airbnb’s etc are not eligible for local residents’ tickets. Any applications made by non-residents will be invalidated.
• Each ticket is subject to an obligatory charity donation with all proceeds going to the Boardmasters Foundation.*
• Applicants must be aged 16+.
• Applying does not automatically entitle you to tickets or guarantee that you will receive tickets. Successful applicants will be contacted via email.
• Tickets are non-transferable. You may assign one ticket to your guest, the other must be used by yourself. They cannot be used as gifts and are invalid for sale.
• Tickets are not eligible for exchange or upgrade.
• Successful recipients will receive a link to pay their donation and download their e-tickets from two weeks prior to the festival.
• Tickets will be restricted to the Boardmasters Terms & Conditions: https://boardmasters.com/terms-and-conditions/
• Boardmasters will not use your information for third party use.

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