Isle of Wight Festival 2026 Dates
Isle of Wight Festival happens every summer at Seaclose Park, Newport. For 2026, dates are Thursday June 18 to Sunday June 21.
Main acts for 2026 are Lewis Capaldi on Friday, Calvin Harris on Saturday, and The Cure closing out Sunday. Sex Pistols, Frank Carter, Teddy Swims, Wet Leg, The Last Dinner Party, Five, The Kooks, Tom Grennan, Shed Seven, Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems, KT Tunstall, Anastacia, Rick Astley, David Gray, Feeder, Suzanne Vega, Starsailor, Luvcat are also confirmed.
Capaldi returns to the stage after a long break. Calvin Harris promises a high-energy show with his biggest songs. The Cure will play their first UK concert since releasing a new album.
Tickets go on general sale Wednesday October 1 at 8am. Early bird tickets have already sold out. Find tickets on the official festival site or Ticketmaster. Weekend tickets let people camp from Thursday through Monday. Car parking passes cost extra and can be bought with your ticket. Children need tickets too, and all under 18s must come with adults. Isle of Wight locals get special tickets for a limited time using local postcodes.
Camping starts Thursday morning. Everything wraps up Monday by lunchtime. Group bookings should be made together with the same ticket type and group name before the cut-off, which is six weeks before the event. Payment for campsite upgrades or add-ons is half at booking, half six weeks before. Cancellation fees apply if plans change.
The lineup brings mix of old favorites and new artists. Festival-goers can expect big crowds and packed shows each day. People buy tickets early for the best deal and camping options.
Stay tuned for surprise acts closer to the festival. Check official channels for updates and late ticket releases.
