The Big One. The stage that makes musicians into icons, and icons into legends. If only floorboards could talk... this is where George Ezra dazzled with fireworks, Jamiroquai brought his space funk, James Bay serenaded the weekend to a close, Snoop Dogg rocked the stage with his custom surf board, where Chase & Status wowed the crowd, where The Kaiser Chiefs had their best set of the Summer, and where Ben Howard came home to show his Only Love to the South West. Don’t wait for the headline sets though, with huge acts all through the day, the Main Stage has a habit of throwing huge artists at earlier times. Reef opened the stage in 2015, Clean Bandit smashed through their future hits at 3pm in 2013 & Sunset Sons surprised the crowd in 2016 – no matter what time of day you’re sure to have a ball. This year, Florence + The Machine will headline on Saturday night with our two other headliners to be announced soon.

It’s time to get loose to the biggest tunes of the summer. This is where club-land & major arena acts meet for the biggest indoor rave in the South West. It’s doesn’t matter if it’s grime, garage, electro or house - if it’s got an upbeat tempo to get pulses racing you’ll find it in our massive big-top arena. Previous alumni include everyone from Craig David, Giggs to Andy C, Jax Jones to Sigma, Kano to Zane Lowe, 2ManyDJ’s to Hannah Wants.

Land Of Saints - the evolution of our original Mavericks stage - returns in 2018. From it's birth as the bastion of rock on site we’re keeping true to our roots whilst expanding the vibe. Royal Blood played here in 2014, The Darkness slayed the crowd in 2015, 2016 saw Wolf Alice wow the stage in the headline Friday slot, Slaves blew the roof off in 2017 and 2018 saw Lily Allen with the entire crowd in the palm of her hand! And – just like the surf community – we’re a broad church. Expect to get down to Kate Nash or Kurupt FM, Wretch 32 or Example, Roots Manuva or Jake Bugg. Whatever your style, if it’s got an independent spirit and kicks hard you’ll find it at the Land of Saints stage.

The place to party with the most cutting-edge DJ’s and producers out there! This open air party goes late into the night and the tunes don’t stop coming. Acts playing The Point come from headlining the hottest clubs all over the world to create our own version of the ultimate beach party, with a stunning backdrop overlooking Watergate Bay. Previous legendary sets from the best in dance royalty include everyone from Idris Elba to Pete Tong, Bicep to to Solardo, Roger Sanchez to Charlie Tee, and T Williams to Camelphat.

The heart and soul of Boardmasters, presenting new and exciting artists in an unparalleled setting. Come and chill out amongst the hay bales to see future headliners start their careers. George Ezra, Newton Faulkner and Ben Howard all began their journey on this hallowed stage. The best uncovered UK talent in front of the best UK landscape. There’s a reason we call this perfect anytime retreat The View. You can also expect a suprise set or two throughout the weekend, so be sure to keep those eyes peeled.

Beats, vibes and good times. Here you can expect a selection of the finest funk, house, disco and Balaeric beats from up on the cliffs of Watergate Bay. While the sun is up, enjoy the chilled vibes of gently swinging hammocks and an ice-cold Corona. As night approaches, get your tribal body paint on and join the procession to the ultimate celebration of the sunset. Overlooking the beach, the stage comes alive as the sun goes down, and the famous sunset ritual begins: the beat drops, colours dance across the sky and the spirit of summer takes over.

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Established in 1640, the Keg & Pasty was built on the clifftop by the Gummow family, whose distant relatives still run the pub to this day. Rumour has it that in the 18th century, fierce landlady Prudence Gummow and her husband Yestin were the ringleaders of the local wrecking and smuggling crew – often plundering wrecked ships and receiving smuggled goods with enthusiasm. The pub owners would work with the lighthouse keeper, who would purposefully not light the lamp when ships came close, joining in with the looting of ships as they ran aground on the infamous Tiddy Oggy rock. Legend has it that under the protection of the Gummows, The Keg & Pasty became the key meeting place for local smugglers to discuss plans over a pint of ale and a hearty pasty. They would hide their contraband within a secret room hidden deep in the heart of the pub, before regaling locals with tales of adventure and piracy. It's thought that the pub had secret passages leading from the bottom of the garden well to the caves on the west side of the bay, but if it did exist, it has long been blocked. There are also those who suggest the bounty of a wrecked Spanish galleon was stashed in the foundations of the Keg & Pasty pub, rumours that continued to fuel when a small collection of gold coins were discovered in a renovated back room in the year of 2013. Prudence and Yestin allegedly spread stories of ghosts and demons around the village to keep prying eyes away from their illicit activities; and ironically, Prudence herself became a ghostly legend. Long after her death, local drinkers report seeing a ghostly apparition resembling the old landlady walking slowly through the garden and looking out to sea to warn ships who are sailing too close to shore. The pub is currently run by Tristan and Rose Knocker - distant relatives of the founders - who've served the community with delicious pasties and beer for over 30 years. They've made it their mission to discover further evidence of secret smuggler passageways, hidden treasure and ghosts; continuing the tradition of rich storytelling by booking local stand-up comedians and musicians, who take to the stage to entertain the sozzled punters.

The Netloft is a working fisherman’s cottage that dates back to the 18th Century; homestead to legendary Cornish fisherman ‘Uncle’ Tommy Tellam and his wife Rose, who you’ll spot hanging out their fisherman’s nets each night. Uncle Tommy is a legend amongst locals, and let us tell you why… from bagging the biggest fish in the Cornish seas to wrestling with pirates and sea monsters; he’s done it all. Rumour has it whilst sailing the seas, he fought and killed giant sea serpent Morgawr with his bare hands. Locals suggest that in 1983 he caught the biggest shark ever hooked in UK waters; and after it capsized his boat, he surfed it back to shore. As a young man, after hearing of a Cornish couple that had been captured by Somali pirates, he allegedly rowed from Cornwall to the Horn of Africa armed with just a penknife and a six-pack of ale, and proceeded to single-handedly beat up forty-two pirates and free the hostages. Tommy and Rose are fans of a proper Cornish shindig, hosting legendary parties every August. They invite the best musicians from far and wide, opening their doors to starry-eyed first timers and year-round regulars. Watching Tommy stomp out a jig on the kitchen table while balancing a pint on his pipe is definitely a sight to behold. What shall we do with the drunken sailor? Join him on the dancefloor, of course.

With a VIP ticket you'll have access to one of the finest views in Cornwall. Drink in the view of Watergate Bay and the sprawling sea from the luxury of the spacious VIP bar; located on the same gentle slope as The View stage. Not only will you have the best view in the house, the exclusive VIP bar will allow you to relax in the seating area, enjoy privately billed artists and open the possibility of a bit of star spotting as the artists have access to the same bar!

Take a load off and chill out around the surfer's shack and BBQ terrace. Resident DJs and live bands will play for us all throughout the day, with ice cold drinks and food sizzling at the Beach Bar BBQ. Pull up a barrel on the deck to watch over Fistral as the surf competition takes place or jump into the Beach Sessions when the sun goes down.

Bigger and better than ever - lose yourself to dance, immerse the senses and discover hands-in-the-air happiness when running wild across our outdoor Silent Disco - the largest in the UK! Explore a smorgasbord of sound waves across every genre; from rock hits to party classics, disco dancers to pop pleasures.