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ISLE OFWIGHT
The legendary British festival, mid-June 2027 at Seaclose Park on the Isle of Wight: four days of an all-genre rock and pop lineup, extensive camping and a ferry crossing to get there.
Isle of Wight 2027
The Isle of Wight festival.
In a nutshell.
The Isle of Wight Festival takes place mid-June 2027 at Seaclose Park, in Newport, at the heart of the Isle of Wight — an English island facing Southampton, reached by ferry. The name carries a legend: in 1970, the island hosted one of the biggest gatherings in music history, with Jimi Hendrix, The Who and hundreds of thousands of people. After three decades of being banned, the festival returned in 2002 in a more modest form: four days, a mainstream rock and pop lineup, and family-friendly camping.
The lineup is deliberately broad and crowd-pleasing: classic rock headliners (the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, The Cure have all played here), current pop, a few reliable British names. This isn't the festival for niche discoveries, it's the one where three generations of the same family all find something they like. A handful of stages, including the main stage and the Big Top, are enough to cover the weekend.
The experience starts with the crossing: ferry from Southampton, Portsmouth or Lymington, then a shuttle to the site. Camping, by the River Medina, has a reputation for being calm and well-run. The island itself — cliffs, beaches, lighthouses — invites you to stay a few extra days. June weather on the Channel: mild, windy, with rain always possible; waterproof gear remains a must.
Isle of Wight · what's confirmed
What we know about Isle of Wight 2027.
- Dates
- June 17 — 20, 2027, announced by the organiser.
- Confirmed
- Tickets
- From €250, indicative price to reconfirm on the ticket shop.
- To reconfirm
- Line-up
- Not yet announced by the organiser.
- Upcoming
"Confirmed": read on the festival's official website. "To reconfirm": announced, but not yet rechecked by us. "Estimate" or "upcoming": not yet announced by the organiser. See the official website
Isle of Wight in practice
Profile of the festival.
Capacity, atmosphere, crowd, hours and on-site budget: the full profile of Isle of Wight 2027 before you get your tickets.
The legend
The 1970 edition
Hendrix, The Who, ELP, Joni Mitchell and half a million people: one of the biggest gatherings in history, followed by 30 years of being banned. The festival returned in 2002.
Lineup
Rock and pop, for everyone
Crowd-pleasing headliners — Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, The Cure — and current pop. A family festival more than a niche one.
The island
A festival at the end of a ferry ride
Newport sits at the centre of the Isle of Wight. You arrive by boat from Southampton, Portsmouth or Lymington, then shuttle to the riverside site.
The camping
Calm and family-friendly
By the River Medina, known for its quiet atmosphere and good organisation. General zones and more comfortable options.
What to expect
Channel winds, possible rain
Mid-June on England's south coast: 14 to 20°C, windy, showers possible, cool nights. A sturdy tent, waterproofs, a jumper, boots depending on the sky.
Budget
Pass ~£250 + ferry + travel
The pass includes camping. Add the train or flight to southern England, the ferry crossing (book early, prices rise during the festival) and supplies.
Isle of Wight 2027 practical info
Practical info.
Dates, hours, transport and lodging: what you need to know before you go.
Dates and schedule
From Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 June 2027 (dates confirmed on the official site). Campsites open Wednesday or Thursday; music runs from Thursday evening to Sunday evening.
Tickets
4-day pass with or without camping, day tickets, premium camping packages (pre-pitched tents, “boutique camping,” campervan). Sold on the official website, instalment payment offered. The ferry crossing is booked separately.
Payment
Cashless via a rechargeable wristband. Bring a card; cash is barely useful. Free drinking water points in the campsite and the arena.
Access and transport
Ferry from Southampton (Red Funnel, ~25 min fast ferry to Cowes or 1h car ferry to East Cowes), Portsmouth (Wightlink to Fishbourne) or Lymington (to Yarmouth). Official shuttles from the port to the site. By car: book the car ferry (pricey, book well ahead).
Accessibility
The festival has a dedicated access setup: accessible camping, raised platforms, internal shuttles, help with the crossing. Apply in advance via the website.
TransportTwo steps: get to England's south coast, then cross by ferry.
- To the coast
- Train from London Waterloo to Southampton or Portsmouth (~1h30). From Europe: Eurostar to London then train, or flight to Southampton, Bournemouth or London.
- The crossing
- Fast passenger ferry from Southampton (Red Funnel, ~25 min) or Portsmouth (Wightlink, ~40 min). Slower car ferries for vehicles. Book as soon as dates are announced, prices rise fast.
- From port to site
- Official festival shuttles from the arrival ports (Cowes, East Cowes, Fishbourne) to Seaclose Park. Local Southern Vectis buses also.
- By car
- Only useful for the comfort of a camper van. The car ferry with a vehicle is expensive and must be booked long ahead.
AccommodationFestival camping, or a room elsewhere on the island with shuttle and bus connections.
- The campsite
- Included in the camping pass, by the river next to the site. General zones (arrive early) and premium options: pre-pitched tents, campervan, quiet and family zones.
- On the island
- Hotels, B&Bs and rentals in Newport, Cowes, Ryde and Sandown: charming but few and quickly full during the festival. Plan a bus or shuttle to reach the site.
- On the mainland
- Staying in Southampton or Portsmouth and taking the ferry back and forth each day is possible but long and costly in crossings.
- Booking
- Premium camping and accommodation on the island go months ahead. Lock in the crossing at the same time as the ticket.
DestinationThe Isle of Wight can be explored in a few days: cliffs, beaches and Victorian seaside villages.
- The must-sees
- The Needles and their chairlift, Alum Bay and its coloured sand cliffs, Osborne House (Queen Victoria's residence), Carisbrooke Castle.
- Seaside
- Cowes and sailing, Ryde and its long beach, Ventnor and its microclimate, the coastal path that goes all around the island.
- Weather
- Mid-June on the Channel: 14 to 20°C, wind, showers possible, nights around 10°C. Mild but not summery.
Information last updated on October 4, 2026
Isle of Wight aftermovie
The vibe of the
festival.
The official video recap of the 2024 edition, published by the Isle of Wight Festival channel.
Isle of Wight 2027 line-up
The full line-up.
Day by day.
The Isle of Wight 2027 line-up hasn't been revealed yet. We'll update this page as soon as it's announced.
Line-up coming soon
The first names usually drop in autumn, several months before the festival. Come back then: the full day-by-day line-up will show up here.
Comfort, well positioned
Get organised for
Isle of Wight.
At 6am, a ten-minute journey can feel very long. Pick the right home base now, and the route that leaves you enough energy for the rest.
Lodging
Places to stay around Seaclose Park, Newport.
Activities
Fill your days too.
Bars, restaurants, spots worth a visit between two shows: enough to fill the gaps in the schedule without improvising on the spot at the last minute.
A taste of it
Isle of Wight
like you were there.
The crowd in front of the main stage at Seaclose Park, the site by night, and the Garden Stage.
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03 — Isle of WightPhoto credits: Editor5807 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0.
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