A popular West Wight music festival will return to the grounds of Wolverton Manor in Shorwell this May, raising funds for charity and Brighstone Primary School.
Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair 2026 is set to take place on Saturday 9th May from 11:30 until 20:00 at Wolverton Manor, Shorwell.
Now in its 14th year, the family-friendly event has become a firm fixture in the Isle of Wight calendar, combining live music, local food and drink, craft stalls and Morris dancing in the scenic West Wight countryside. The event supports Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Care, as well as Brighstone Primary School.
Special guest artists announced for this year’s fair include award-winning UK bluesman Errol Linton and his band, bluegrass and folk act The Thumping Tommys, and USA delta blues performer Ray Cashman with Lucy Piper. The date and running times for the event have also been confirmed by organisers.
Alongside the Main Stage, the popular Beer Tent Acoustic Stage will also return, showcasing a varied line-up of Isle of Wight folk and blues talent.
Other acts confirmed for Wolverton 2026 include The Gilkicker Weevils, Second Time Around, Milo, Doug Alldred & The Silver Lining, The Bohemians, Feck!, The King Bees, Brighstone Barnacles, The Purple Emperors, Berlingo Flick, The Hollow Creek Band, F9 Uking The Blues, Our Annie-R and Moonshine Border Morris.
Festivalgoers can also enjoy the IW real ale beer tent, tea tent, festival food and craft stalls throughout the day.
Tickets are priced at £14 in advance or £16 on the gate, with children aged 12 and under admitted free.
Advance tickets are available from Waterstones in Newport, The Village Shop in Brighstone, Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop, Brighstone School and Orchard Brothers in Freshwater Bay.
The event is supported by Red Funnel Ferries.
For more information, enquiries can be made by emailing [email protected] or by visiting the Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair Facebook page.
