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One of the most popular and colourful festivals in the summer music scene, the Isle of Wight Festival returns to the rolling isle off the South Coast of England.
SLewis Capaldi, The Cure and The Sex Pistols headline the Isle of Wight Festival 2026 held from 18 to 21 June.
Festival History
The first festival was held at Hell Field, near Godshill, from August 31 to September 1, 1968, followed by the Wootton Festival with Bob Dylan the next year. In 1970, Jimi Hendrix rocked it at the Afton Festival.
Isle of Wight Festival 2026 Lineup
Also performing are Supergrass, James, Jess Glynne, Faithless, The Corrs, Texas, Olly Murs and the Lightning Seeds.
Details of the full Isle of Wight festival line up can be found here.
When Is the Isle of Wight Festival 2026?
18 to 21 June, 2026.
Where is the Festival
Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight.
Tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2026
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Other Festivals on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Festival is just part of this year’s festivals, which includes the Isle of Wight Walking Festival, Cowes Week and Ventnor Fringe, the Isle of Wight Literary Festival and the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival. So why not celebrate in the Isle of Wight?
Things to Do on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is an absolute gem off the south coast of England, with excellent walking, clean beaches and great food, especially if you like fish and seafood.
For more inspiration on what to do on the island, read Mark Bibby Jackson’s Isle of Wight Holidays: Walks, Pubs and Victoria. Alternatively you can read about the excellent Isle of Wight restaurants and pubs, or go on an Isle of Wight walk,
Accommodation on the Isle of Wight
You can glamp at the Harvest Moon Boutique Village, park up your campervan alternatively find the best deals on hotels on the island using our comparison engine, which scans all the major booking sites.
Travel Isle of Wight Information
For more information on things to do on the Isle of Wight, try the Visit Isle of Wight website. Main image: Jennifer McCord.
