Boardmasters 2025: Ticket Sales and Event Details

Thousands of music and surfing enthusiasts are anticipated to seek tickets for the annual Boardmasters festival in Cornwall. The event is scheduled to occur from 6 to 10 August across two venues, Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach, both located in Newquay. The initial roster of performers was announced on Wednesday. General sale tickets will become available on Friday morning through the festival’s official website. This article provides comprehensive information regarding Boardmasters 2025, covering aspects from the performing artists to travel arrangements. Presale tickets were offered earlier this week, with the general sale representing the next opportunity for purchase. The general sale commences at 10:00 GMT, and tickets can be acquired from the Boardmasters website. Boardmasters has indicated that weekend camping tickets begin at £229. Attendees have the option to access the festival from 6 to 11 August or from 7 to 11 August. Day tickets, which do not include camping, are priced from £299. VIP tickets, starting at £329, include both camping and non-camping alternatives. The camping options for VIP tickets feature fast-track entry to campsites and the arena, along with access to the VIP campsite bar. Child tickets are also available from £25. Children aged nine to 15 years must possess an adult ticket and be accompanied by an adult over 21. On Wednesday, Boardmasters announced that The Prodigy and Raye will headline the festival. Organisers also revealed 40 additional acts and stated that “hundreds more” performers are yet to be disclosed. For the first time, afternoon sessions will be introduced, led by Kaiser Chiefs, Natasha Bedingfield, and Rizzle Kicks. London Grammar, Maribou State, Nelly Furtado, and Wet Leg are also scheduled to perform. Festival attendees will also have the chance to witness international surfing professionals compete at Fistral Beach. The competitions include the Boardmasters OPEN men’s and women’s divisions and the Boardmasters Longboard OPEN men’s and women’s divisions. A Junior OPEN boys and girls division is also planned, with festival organisers stating that further information on this will be announced next year. A weekend camping ticket encompasses entry to the festival, general campsites, and the main arena. A new Camping+ option provides a reserved camping pitch and access to premium facilities, including hot showers. Additionally, a new Chilled Camping zone is available, designed to host groups of six per party, featuring a dedicated campsite with controlled access, an 11:00 GMT noise curfew, and a 24-hour reception. VIP Weekend camping benefits include a reserved pitch, access to showers and toilets, and a complimentary on-site parking pass. For the first time, Boardmasters will also offer accommodation packages for those choosing to stay off-site in Newquay. A variety of options are available in close proximity to the festival site. This year will see an increase in long-distance routes provided by Big Green Coach, expanding from 85 to 119. These services will be accessible to festival goers from across the country, complemented by 50 coaches serving the nearby park and ride. Organisers have also adjusted drop-off locations, positioning them closer to the entry gates.