SKY PRESENTS THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL CONFIRMS DATES FOR 2026 EVENT 

Fresh from a phenomenal weekend of festival fun and incredible music, Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival organisers have announced dates for next year’s event: 18th – 21st June 2026. Early bird tickets are on sale now. Early Bird ticket prices (no additional fees):  ● Weekend with / without Camping: £231.35  ● Islander: £187.35  ● Older Child ... read more

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL- FANS SIZZLE AT SEACLOSE.

Friday saw the opening of the festival’s Main Stage and the first full day of music. Kickstarting the proceedings on the Main Stage were Lottery Winners, followed by Amy MacDonald. The Corrs kicked off the evening with a set of singalong moments with songs like ‘Runaway’ and ‘Breathless’ before Sting’s headline set. Sting pleased crowds ... read more

WIN-IW Festival Tickets HERE

Girlguiding IW has been selected by the IW Festival organisers to receive a pair of weekend festival tickets which are now up for grabs in a silent auction. Payment offered will raise much needed funds for this local Isle of Wight charity which supports over 500 girls and young women across the Island and give ... read more

STEREOPHONICS RETURN TO I W FESTIVAL.

Welsh rock band, Stereophonics, previously graced the Seaclose Park stage in 2004, 2009 and 2016 and are returning to this park in Newport IW for this year’s Sky presents the IW Festival. Their hit singles include “The Bartender and The Thief”, ”Mama Told Me Not To Come” (with Tom Jones), “Mr Writer”, “ Handbags and ... read more

Sky Presents IW Festival-See Sting at Seaclose.

Sting, real name Gordon Sumner, born in Newcastle, was formerly the front man of rock trio Police. Bass player and singer-songwriter Sting’s solo career has surpassed his success as a member of that group. He has garnered Brit and Grammy Awards under both incarnations, as well as an Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement in ... read more

Isle of Wight “Mums” Get Free Travel.

On Sunday 30th March, Red Funnel is offering all Mums free foot passenger travel between Cowes and Southampton on its Hi-Speed Red Jet service, when Mum is travelling with a paying “child”. Whether you are a child aged 5 years old or 50 years old and travelling with your Mum, a Step-Mum or a motherly ... read more

FURTHER ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 2025

With around 100 days to go until the gates open, BRIT Award nominees, hotly tipped talent, musical legends and 2025 Eurovision contenders have been added to the line up for the 2025 Isle of Wight Festival, taking place over the weekend of 19th – 22nd June. Razorlight, Yard Act, English Teacher, Midge Ure, Pale Waves, ... read more