Isle of Wight Festival
Overview
Date
21–24 August 2025
The Isle of Wight Festival is a large-scale music event held at Seaclose Park in Newport each June. It features a diverse lineup that blends pop, rock, indie, and electronic music, attracting audiences of all ages. With scenic views and relaxed energy, the festival provides a balanced mix of headline performances and emerging talent.
Stages include the Main Stage, Big Top, and Platform One, each offering distinct experiences. The festival also features family-friendly activities, interactive sponsor areas, funfair rides, and a wide array of food and drink vendors.
Camping options range from general admission to boutique glamping, with dedicated zones for accessibility and quiet stays. Day tickets are also popular, making it accessible for locals and casual attendees. Services include lockers, mobile charging, medical tents, and water stations.
The festival is easily reached via ferry services from the mainland, with shuttle buses connecting ports like Ryde and Cowes to the site. Its organisation, safety measures, and welcoming vibe make it a standout fixture in the UK’s summer festival calendar.
How to get there
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Getting to the Festival Site
Once you arrive on the Isle of Wight, you can use the island's bus services to reach the festival site:
Southern Vectis Bus Service: Operates shuttle buses from various ferry ports to the festival site at Seaclose Park. For example, from Ryde Esplanade, you can take a shuttle bus directly to the festival.
Local Bus Routes: Regular bus services also run from Newport Bus Station to Seaclose Park. The festival site is approximately a 15-minute walk from the bus station.
Train Travel to the Isle of Wight
If you're traveling by train from London or other parts of the UK:
London to Portsmouth Harbour: Take a train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head: From Portsmouth Harbour, take the Wightlink FastCat ferry to Ryde Pier Head. The ferry ride is approximately 22 minutes.
Ryde Pier Head to Seaclose Park: From Ryde Pier Head, you can take a Southern Vectis shuttle bus or a local bus to Newport, then walk or take a bus to Seaclose Park.
Driving to the Isle of Wight
If you're driving:
From London: Take the M3 motorway southbound to Southampton. From there, take the Red Funnel car ferry to East Cowes or West Cowes.
From the West: Take the M27 motorway to Southampton, then follow the same route as above.
Once on the island, follow signs to the festival site at Seaclose Park.
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Once you arrive on the Isle of Wight, you can use the island's bus services to reach the festival site:
Southern Vectis Bus Service: Operates shuttle buses from various ferry ports to the festival site at Seaclose Park. For example, from Ryde Esplanade, you can take a shuttle bus directly to the festival.
Local Bus Routes: Regular bus services also run from Newport Bus Station to Seaclose Park. The festival site is approximately a 15-minute walk from the bus station.
Train Travel to the Isle of Wight
If you're traveling by train from London or other parts of the UK:
London to Portsmouth Harbour: Take a train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head: From Portsmouth Harbour, take the Wightlink FastCat ferry to Ryde Pier Head. The ferry ride is approximately 22 minutes.
Ryde Pier Head to Seaclose Park: From Ryde Pier Head, you can take a Southern Vectis shuttle bus or a local bus to Newport, then walk or take a bus to Seaclose Park.
Driving to the Isle of Wight
If you're driving:
From London: Take the M3 motorway southbound to Southampton. From there, take the Red Funnel car ferry to East Cowes or West Cowes.
From the West: Take the M27 motorway to Southampton, then follow the same route as above.
Once on the island, follow signs to the festival site at Seaclose Park.
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Price and Tickets
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£125 day ticket
£289.95 adult weekend;
£235.95 student/teen weekend
£289.95 adult weekend;
£235.95 student/teen weekend
Location
Address:
Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
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