Lily Allen is slated to headline the Boardmasters festival this summer, where she will perform her acclaimed break-up album in its entirety.
This announcement follows the widespread attention garnered by her 2025 album, *West End Girl*, lauded for its candid portrayal of her marital separation from *Stranger Things* actor David Harbour.
Allen joins a roster of headliners including DJ Fatboy Slim and rock band Kasabian at the Newquay, Cornwall-based festival, scheduled from August 5th to 9th.
Also added to the Boardmasters’ lineup are Joy Crookes, Rose Gray, and Jacob Alon, the recent recipient of the Brit Awards’ Critics’ Choice award.
Allen is poised for a busy year, having already expanded her initially planned tour of smaller venues to include arena dates due to overwhelming demand.
Additionally, she is set to co-headline the Mighty Hoopla festival in London’s Brockwell Park in May, alongside Scissor Sisters.
Her latest album, her first in over seven years, quickly became one of the most discussed records of the year.
*West End Girl* reached number two on the Official Charts last October, with its honest lyrics inspiring numerous memes and viral videos.
Allen’s return to music has also earned her three nominations for the upcoming Brit Awards, including Artist of the Year.
Before the awards, however, she will trade the spotlight for the seaside atmosphere of Boardmasters next August, where an estimated 50,000 attendees are anticipated.
The Kooks, Loyle Carner, and Tinie Tempah are among the other artists previously announced for the festival’s lineup.
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