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Isle of Wight Festival

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Newport, Newport, Monmouthshire
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About Isle of Wight Festival

17–20 June 2027, Isle of Wight Festival takes place at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight as a music festival covering rock, pop, electronic and indie.

1968 was the first Isle of Wight Festival. The 1970 edition drew more than 600,000 attendees, with Jimi Hendrix and The Doors among the headliners. The festival was relaunched in 2002 by promoter John Giddings, and 2027 marks the 25th festival since that revival.

Lineup and Programme

Main Stage, Big Top Stage and River Stage are the named stages in the verified data. No 2027 headline acts are listed in the supplied information.

400 artists performed at the 2026 edition, giving a recent indication of the programme scale. Away from the main music stages, the site includes the Kashmir Café, The Grove local produce market, the country-western Last Chance Saloon, the Intoxicated Tea Rooms with nightly silent disco, and a KidZone with magic shows, circus workshops and bubble disco.

Who Is It For?

All ages are welcome at Isle of Wight Festival, and the event is listed as family-friendly. The KidZone provides children’s entertainment and family facilities.

Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult, with age checks at the gates.

The Venue and Site

180 acres make up the festival site at Seaclose Park, a large riverside park in Newport with open grassy sports fields, a playground and public toilets.

The festival has a daily capacity of about 90,000. On-site camping is available, including tent and campervan pitches with or without power, alongside bars, food vendors, mobile phone charging lockers and luxury flush-toilet facilities.

Travel

Travel and Access

Seaclose Park is in Newport on the Isle of Wight, with access involving island travel by road and ferry from the mainland.

  • Road access: A3054 and A3055 are the named access roads in the verified data.
  • From London: about 100 miles, with an approximate 2-hour journey by road and ferry.
  • From Portsmouth: about 15 miles to Newport, Isle of Wight, with an approximate 1-hour journey by road and ferry.
  • Rail: no nearest station is listed in the verified data.
  • Parking: on-site paid parking is available, with a listed fee of about £30.

Location & Map

Newport, Newport, Monmouthshire

Newport, Monmouthshire, PO302DN

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

FAQs

When is Isle of Wight Festival 2027?
Isle of Wight Festival 2027 runs from 17 June to 20 June 2027.
Where is Isle of Wight Festival held?
The festival is held at Seaclose Park in Newport on the Isle of Wight, UK.
How much are Isle of Wight Festival tickets?
The verified ticket price range is £259–£320. The listed weekend early bird ticket price is £259.
Is Isle of Wight Festival family-friendly?
All ages are welcome, and the festival is listed as family-friendly. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Is camping available at Isle of Wight Festival?
Yes. On-site camping is available, including tent and campervan pitches with or without power.
What music is at Isle of Wight Festival?
The verified genres are rock, pop, electronic and indie. Named stages include the Main Stage, Big Top Stage and River Stage, but no 2027 headliners are listed in the supplied data.

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