Whether you’re camping for the weekend or heading in for the day, here’s a handy ultimate guide to Isle of Wight Festival 2026.
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Who is playing?
Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris and The Cure top the bill on the Main Stage, with the likes of Wet Leg, Teddy Swims, Two Door Cinema Club, Rita Ora, Level 42, Rick Astley, David Gray, Suzanne Vega, Five, Anastacia and The Kooks also set to wow crowds.
Meanwhile, names including Maximo Park, Joel Corry, Tom Grennan, Perrie, Starsailor, Feeder, Sex Pistols and Shed Seven will take to the stage in the Big Top.
Thursday 18th June
Big Top
- Elvana – 18:10-18:55
- Hot Dub Time Machine – 19:20-20:20
- Maximo Park – 20:45-21:30
- Joel Corry – 22:00-23:00
Friday 19th June
Big Top
- The Guest List – 16:00-16:40
- Overpass – 17:10-17:50
- Chloe Qisha – 18:20-19:05
- Good Neighbours – 19:45-20:30
- Perrie – 21:25-22:25
- Tom Grennan – 23:55-00:55
Main Stage
- Ash – 16:10-16:55
- Alessi Rose – 17:25-18:10
- Two Door Cinema Club – 18:40-19:45
- Wet Leg – 20:20-21:25
- Lewis Capaldi – 22:25-23:55
Saturday 20th June
Big Top
- Tom A Smith – 14:35-15:15
- Freddie Halkon – 15:45-16:25
- Circa Waves – 17:00-17:45
- Starsailor – 18:20-19:10
- The K’s – 19:50-20:40
- Feeder – 21:25-22:25
- Sex Pistols ft. Frank Carter – 23:45-00:55
Main Stage
- Bull Harding – 11:55-12:25
- Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band – 12:55-13:35
- KT Tunstall – 14:05-14:45
- Anastacia – 15:15-15:55
- Five – 16:25-17:15
- Rick Astley – 17:45-18:40
- Rita Ora – 19:10-20:10
- Teddy Swims – 20:40-21:40
- Calvin Harris – 22:25-23:55
Sunday 21st June
Big Top
- Voilà – 14:05-14:50
- Luvcat – 15:20-16:05
- The Twilight Sad – 16:35-17:20
- Rose Gray – 17:55-18:40
- Shed Seven – 19:35-20:35
- Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems – 21:55-23:55
Main Stage
- Fugo Kid – 12:20-12:50
- Suzanne Vega – 13:20-14:05
- Level 42 – 14:35-15:20
- David Gray – 15:50-16:35
- The Last Dinner Party – 17:05-17:55
- The Kooks – 18:25-19:40
- The Cure – 20:35-22:50
What time does the Main Arena open?
- Friday 19th June – 14:00
- Saturday 20th June – 11:00
- Sunday 21st June – 11:00
Where else can I listen to great live music?
As well as the Main Stage and Big Top, a host of artists, DJs and performers will appear across the festival site.
Those looking for something a little different can head to Cirque De La Quirk, Kashmir Cafe, This Feeling, Electro Love, Steeler’s Wheel with Beatbox, Hipshaker, Intoxicated Tea Rooms and the Last Chance Saloon.
What is the score with trolleys and chairs?
Organisers have issued further guidance on the use of trolleys ahead of this year’s event.
Following previously announced restrictions on chairs, blankets and bags, accessibility customers and those attending with children will still be allowed to bring a trolley onto the festival site.
Stewards may ask for trolleys to be moved during busy periods. They must not block walkways or accessibility routes and cannot be taken beyond designated points in the Main Arena.
Festival-goers are also being encouraged to use foldable trolleys and avoid busy areas where possible.
Away from the music, what else is there to do?
For thrillseekers, a host of fairground rides are dotted across the site, including favourites such as Airmax, the Waltzer and the iconic Ferris wheel.
The Kidzone is back this year too with lots of acitivities planned to keep your little ones entertained.
Are there any shops where we can stock up on supplies?
Co-op will once again operate a festival store near the Bus Station/A3 entrance. Fashion giant Shein is also running a pop-up shop in Strawberry Fields.
A host of independent traders will also be selling their wares across the site.
The official Isle of Wight Festival merchandise shop will be open throughout the event.
Can I pay using cash?
The short answer is no. The festival is entirely cashless in 2026. Payment is by card – Visa, Mastercard or Amex – or via apps such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Can I bring drinks into the festival site?
Festival goers can bring water and non-alcoholic drinks in 500ml plastic bottles with unbroken seals. Water refill points are available throughout the site, and the festival encourages attendees to bring empty reusable bottles.
How to get to and from the festival site
Southern Vectis will once again operate shuttle buses from all major ferry ports and Newport, with additional services running from Sandown and Shanklin.
Port shuttle fares are £10.50 single, £17 return and £53 for a weekender ticket. Newport shuttle fares are £4.20 single and £7.20 return.
Shuttle buses operate from Yarmouth, Cowes (Red Jet), East Cowes (Red Funnel vehicle ferry), Ryde Esplanade (Wightlink FastCat and Hovertravel) and Newport (Church Litten).
Special direct services from Sandown, Lake, Shanklin, Godshill and Rookley will run from Friday to Sunday.
Route 9 will divert via Staplers during the festival, with a temporary 9F service replacing buses through Fairlee.
All festival buses are cashless. Tickets can be purchased from the driver or via the Southern Vectis app.
