Lily Allen revealed as final headliner for Boardmasters 2026

Boardmasters has revealed Lily Allen as its final 2026 headliner, along with a wave of other new artists joining the lineup in August.

Allen is one of the UK's most culturally defining pop artists. Just nominated for ‘Artist of the Year’, ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Best Pop Act’ at this year’s BRIT Awards, this adds to 10 nominations over her career, including one win.

Joining previously announced headliners Fatboy Slim and Kasabian, as well as Loyle Carner, she arrives fresh from the release of her critically acclaimed 2025 and now BRIT-nominated album West End Girl which she will be performing in full.

Continuing the second wave additions and following her second critically acclaimed album Juniper last year, Joy Crookes returns to the coast.

Rising indie talent, Mercury Prize nominee and this year’s BRITs Critics’ Choice winner, Jacob Alon also joins the lineup off the back of 2025’s critically acclaimed album, In Limerence. Meanwhile, Lucy Spraggan and Beans on Toast represent UK folk-pop and acoustic, each known for deeply personal songwriting.

Fleetmac Wood will deliver their DJ collective, and electronic tastemakers Hamdi, Sicaria, Lens and Gotham B2B Deekz are amongst those set to deliver late-night parties, while Charlie Boonreturns to his home county for a special b2b with BBC Radio 1’s Sarah Story.

Rose Gray, Etta Marcus, Charlotte Plank, Holysseus Fly, and Chloe Qisha reflect the festival’s commitment to spotlighting artists on the rise. Elsewhere, the lineup stretches into indie, experimental and more with Old Mervs, Dirty Nice, Good Health Good Wealth and Oh My God! It’s The Church, plus others.

Beyond the music, the festival expands into a full celebration of surf, wellness, sport and adventure, with surf lessons and packages for all abilities, yoga and sound baths, and a dedicated wellness spa featuring saunas, hot tubs and ice baths.

Further wellbeing, art and cultural programming will be announced, expanding the festival with immersive installations, creative workshops, jewellery-making, art and mask workshops, talks and restorative experiences. Skate sessions, silent discos, comedy, bingo and more complete the offering.