Festival Information
South East
Overview
The Isle of Wight Festival is a renowned annual music event held in Newport, on the Isle of Wight. Originating in 1968 as a counterculture gathering, it gained iconic status in 1970 with an estimated attendance of 600-700 thousand people. After a 32-year hiatus, the festival was revived in 2002 and has since become a staple in the UK's summer festival calendar. The Isle of Wight Festival features a diverse lineup of established and emerging artists across multiple genres, including rock, pop, and electronic music. The festival's rich history and picturesque island setting continue to attract music enthusiasts from around the world.
Location
Isle Of Wight Festival takes place at: Seaclose Park, Fairlee Rd, Newport, PO30 2EL.
See their dedicated Travel Page for getting there info.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £13 (Child) - £290
Tickets to Isle Of Wight Festival can be purchased from their Tickets Page.
Options include:
Note: There is a limit of 4 tickets per person and per credit card.
Weekend Tickets
- Camping Adult
- Non-Camping Adult
- Camping Student
- Non-Camping Student
- Accompanied Teen
Islander Tickets (i.e. Residents)
- Camping Islander
- Non-Camping Islander
- Camping/Non-Camping Teen Islander
Child Tickets
- Teen Tickets (13 - 17 Years old)
- Older Child Tickets (9 - 12 Years old)
- Younger Child Tickets (3 - 8 Years old)
- Infant Tickets (0 - 2 Years old): FREE
Upgrades and Extras:
- VIP Tickets
- Campervan
- Campervan with power
- Car Parking
- Coach & Ticket Packages
Accommodation
Isle Of Wight Festival is a camping festival, please bring your own equipment.
If you don't want to camp, check out Isle of Wight Festival Where to Stay Page.
Campsite Options:
- Regular Camping
- Respect (Quiet) Camping
- Family Camping
- Camping Plus (Love Your Tent)
- Backstage Camping
- Boutique Camping
- Campervan
- Accessible Camping
Some Campsite Regulations:
- No Glass
- No Fires
- No Pets
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you're fully prepared for your festival adventure with our Essential Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
The Isle of Wight Festival is committed to ensuring the festival is accessible for all. Please only book your accessible tickets through Ticketmaster.
For full information please visit the Accessibility Page on the festival website.
