Isle of Wight Guru
  • Home
  • Why you should visit the Isle of Wight
  • Ferry travel advice & discounts
    • Discount Isle of Wight ferry travel
    • Isle of Wight ferry beginners guide
    • Wightlink's Tesco Clubcard deal – is it the best discount?
    • Using Wightlink’s Multilink deal for cheap ferry travel
    • Cheap Isle of Wight ferry travel for caravans
  • Holiday parks, hotels, camping & cottages
    • Family holiday parks & caravans >
      • 10 of the best Isle of Wight caravan holiday parks
      • Park Resorts and Parkdean Resorts Isle of Wight holiday parks
      • Which Isle of Wight holiday park should I stay in?
      • Last minute deals and discounts at holiday parks
      • Is there a Haven holiday park on the Isle of Wight?
      • Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park reviews and facilities
      • Lower Hyde and Landguard Holiday Park review
      • 6 tricks to save money at Isle of Wight caravan holiday parks
    • Hotels & guest houses >
      • Isle of Wight Hotels - a beginner's guide
      • 10 of the best Isle of Wight luxury hotels
      • 5 Ventnor hotels and guest houses
      • Warner's Bembridge Coast & Norton Grange hotels
      • 5 best Isle of Wight coach tour holidays and trips
      • Romantic Isle of Wight holidays for couples
      • 5 best Isle of Wight spa break hotels and spa days
    • Camping & glamping >
      • 20 Isle of Wight camping and touring parks
      • Isle of Wight Glamping
    • Cottages & self catering >
      • 10 of the best places to stay in Shanklin
      • 10 of the best places to stay in Cowes
      • 10 of the best places to stay in Newport
      • 10 Isle of Wight wheelchair accessible & disabled friendly holidays
      • Brambles Chine and Linstone Chine self catering
    • Lodges & hot tub holidays >
      • 5 best Isle of Wight holiday lodges
      • 10 best Isle of Wight hot tub holidays
      • 10 best Isle of Wight holidays with swimming pools
    • Quirky & AirBnbs >
      • 20 quirky places to stay on the Isle of Wight
      • 10 best Isle of Wight Airbnb holiday homes
    • Group accommodation >
      • 10 of the best places to stay for large groups
      • 7 best Isle of Wight manor houses for hire
    • Dog friendly >
      • Dog friendly Isle of Wight accommodation
      • Dog friendly Isle of Wight holidays
    • Accommodation advice >
      • What time of year should I visit the Isle of Wight?
      • Which Isle of Wight town should I stay in?
      • Where is the cheapest place to stay?
  • Festivals, days out & attractions
    • Festivals & carnivals >
      • Major festivals and carnivals
      • Isle of Wight Festival 2021 lineup and tickets
      • 10 unforgettable Isle of Wight Festival moments
      • Isle of Wight Festival History
      • Cowes Week - attractions and accommodation
    • Free days out & attraction discounts >
      • Free days out on the Isle of Wight
      • Discounts to Isle of Wight attractions
      • Itinerary for a budget Isle of Wight holiday
      • 10 ways to save money on Isle of Wight holidays
    • Attractions for children, teenagers, adults >
      • Activities for toddlers on the Isle of Wight
      • Activities for children and families on the Isle of Wight
      • Activities for teenagers on the Isle of Wight
      • Activities for adults on the Isle of Wight
      • Activities for an Isle of Wight stag do
      • Surviving an Isle of Wight holiday with a toddler
    • Quirky days out >
      • 10 quirky days out on the Isle of Wight
      • 10 things you can't do on the Isle of Wight
      • 10 things you can only visit on the Isle of Wight
      • Isle of Wight TV & Movie Tour
      • 10 reasons to visit the Isle of Wight
    • Days out in Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor >
      • 10 things to do in Bembridge, St Helen's and Seaview
      • 10 things to do in Cowes and East Cowes
      • 10 things to do in Newport and Carisbrooke
      • 15 things to do in Ryde
      • 15 things to do in Shanklin and Sandown
      • 15 things to do in Ventnor and South Wight
      • 15 things to do in Yarmouth and West Wight
    • Rainy day & winter attractions >
      • Rainy day activities on the Isle of Wight
      • Itinerary for a rainy Isle of Wight holiday
      • Winter days out on the Isle of Wight
    • Zoos, historic attractions, gardens >
      • Isle of Wight zoos and animal attractions
      • Historic attractions on the Isle of Wight
      • 10 Isle of Wight Gardens and Parks
    • Day trip itineraries >
      • Day trips from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight
      • Day trips from Southampton to the Isle of Wight
      • Day trips from Lymington to the Isle of Wight
    • Car journey games & viewpoints >
      • 5 Isle of Wight car journey games
      • 15 of the best Isle of Wight car park viewpoints
      • The Isle Spy car journey game
  • Beaches, tides & weather
    • Which is the best Isle of Wight beach for...
    • Isle of Wight Beaches Interactive Map
    • Isle of Wight tide times
    • Isle of Wight weather forecast
    • Isle of Wight surf forecast
    • The beach holiday checklist - 5 accessories
    • Mobile version of Isle of Wight Best Beaches
  • Cycling, walking & public transport
    • Public transport
    • Cycling holidays on the Isle of Wight
    • Walking the Isle of Wight Coastal Path
  • Food & drink
    • Eating out on a budget
    • Pubs and restaurants with a sea view
    • Isle of Wight Supermarkets
  • Useful information
    • Boring & practical stuff >
      • FAQ
      • Which mobile phone network has the best signal on the Isle of Wight?
      • Cheap parcel delivery and sending mail to the Isle of Wight
      • Isle of Wight Map
      • Isle of Wight newspapers, news websites and radio stations
    • About >
      • Who is the Isle of Wight Guru?
      • Contact us/about/disclaimer
    • Souvenirs
    • Should I move to the Isle of Wight?
    • Les vacances sur L’île de Wight
  • Blog
  • Advice for plagiarists
  • Privacy policy and cookies policy
  • Home
  • Why you should visit the Isle of Wight
  • Ferry travel advice & discounts
    • Discount Isle of Wight ferry travel
    • Isle of Wight ferry beginners guide
    • Wightlink's Tesco Clubcard deal – is it the best discount?
    • Using Wightlink’s Multilink deal for cheap ferry travel
    • Cheap Isle of Wight ferry travel for caravans
  • Holiday parks, hotels, camping & cottages
    • Family holiday parks & caravans >
      • 10 of the best Isle of Wight caravan holiday parks
      • Park Resorts and Parkdean Resorts Isle of Wight holiday parks
      • Which Isle of Wight holiday park should I stay in?
      • Last minute deals and discounts at holiday parks
      • Is there a Haven holiday park on the Isle of Wight?
      • Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park reviews and facilities
      • Lower Hyde and Landguard Holiday Park review
      • 6 tricks to save money at Isle of Wight caravan holiday parks
    • Hotels & guest houses >
      • Isle of Wight Hotels - a beginner's guide
      • 10 of the best Isle of Wight luxury hotels
      • 5 Ventnor hotels and guest houses
      • Warner's Bembridge Coast & Norton Grange hotels
      • 5 best Isle of Wight coach tour holidays and trips
      • Romantic Isle of Wight holidays for couples
      • 5 best Isle of Wight spa break hotels and spa days
    • Camping & glamping >
      • 20 Isle of Wight camping and touring parks
      • Isle of Wight Glamping
    • Cottages & self catering >
      • 10 of the best places to stay in Shanklin
      • 10 of the best places to stay in Cowes
      • 10 of the best places to stay in Newport
      • 10 Isle of Wight wheelchair accessible & disabled friendly holidays
      • Brambles Chine and Linstone Chine self catering
    • Lodges & hot tub holidays >
      • 5 best Isle of Wight holiday lodges
      • 10 best Isle of Wight hot tub holidays
      • 10 best Isle of Wight holidays with swimming pools
    • Quirky & AirBnbs >
      • 20 quirky places to stay on the Isle of Wight
      • 10 best Isle of Wight Airbnb holiday homes
    • Group accommodation >
      • 10 of the best places to stay for large groups
      • 7 best Isle of Wight manor houses for hire
    • Dog friendly >
      • Dog friendly Isle of Wight accommodation
      • Dog friendly Isle of Wight holidays
    • Accommodation advice >
      • What time of year should I visit the Isle of Wight?
      • Which Isle of Wight town should I stay in?
      • Where is the cheapest place to stay?
  • Festivals, days out & attractions
    • Festivals & carnivals >
      • Major festivals and carnivals
      • Isle of Wight Festival 2021 lineup and tickets
      • 10 unforgettable Isle of Wight Festival moments
      • Isle of Wight Festival History
      • Cowes Week - attractions and accommodation
    • Free days out & attraction discounts >
      • Free days out on the Isle of Wight
      • Discounts to Isle of Wight attractions
      • Itinerary for a budget Isle of Wight holiday
      • 10 ways to save money on Isle of Wight holidays
    • Attractions for children, teenagers, adults >
      • Activities for toddlers on the Isle of Wight
      • Activities for children and families on the Isle of Wight
      • Activities for teenagers on the Isle of Wight
      • Activities for adults on the Isle of Wight
      • Activities for an Isle of Wight stag do
      • Surviving an Isle of Wight holiday with a toddler
    • Quirky days out >
      • 10 quirky days out on the Isle of Wight
      • 10 things you can't do on the Isle of Wight
      • 10 things you can only visit on the Isle of Wight
      • Isle of Wight TV & Movie Tour
      • 10 reasons to visit the Isle of Wight
    • Days out in Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor >
      • 10 things to do in Bembridge, St Helen's and Seaview
      • 10 things to do in Cowes and East Cowes
      • 10 things to do in Newport and Carisbrooke
      • 15 things to do in Ryde
      • 15 things to do in Shanklin and Sandown
      • 15 things to do in Ventnor and South Wight
      • 15 things to do in Yarmouth and West Wight
    • Rainy day & winter attractions >
      • Rainy day activities on the Isle of Wight
      • Itinerary for a rainy Isle of Wight holiday
      • Winter days out on the Isle of Wight
    • Zoos, historic attractions, gardens >
      • Isle of Wight zoos and animal attractions
      • Historic attractions on the Isle of Wight
      • 10 Isle of Wight Gardens and Parks
    • Day trip itineraries >
      • Day trips from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight
      • Day trips from Southampton to the Isle of Wight
      • Day trips from Lymington to the Isle of Wight
    • Car journey games & viewpoints >
      • 5 Isle of Wight car journey games
      • 15 of the best Isle of Wight car park viewpoints
      • The Isle Spy car journey game
  • Beaches, tides & weather
    • Which is the best Isle of Wight beach for...
    • Isle of Wight Beaches Interactive Map
    • Isle of Wight tide times
    • Isle of Wight weather forecast
    • Isle of Wight surf forecast
    • The beach holiday checklist - 5 accessories
    • Mobile version of Isle of Wight Best Beaches
  • Cycling, walking & public transport
    • Public transport
    • Cycling holidays on the Isle of Wight
    • Walking the Isle of Wight Coastal Path
  • Food & drink
    • Eating out on a budget
    • Pubs and restaurants with a sea view
    • Isle of Wight Supermarkets
  • Useful information
    • Boring & practical stuff >
      • FAQ
      • Which mobile phone network has the best signal on the Isle of Wight?
      • Cheap parcel delivery and sending mail to the Isle of Wight
      • Isle of Wight Map
      • Isle of Wight newspapers, news websites and radio stations
    • About >
      • Who is the Isle of Wight Guru?
      • Contact us/about/disclaimer
    • Souvenirs
    • Should I move to the Isle of Wight?
    • Les vacances sur L’île de Wight
  • Blog
  • Advice for plagiarists
  • Privacy policy and cookies policy
Isle of Wight Guru
This site uses cookies - see our privacy policy. Ads & links in bold may give us a small payment from the seller, at no cost to the buyer. However, this never affects our views - if we like it, we recommend it.

It's all over folks - but check you can buy tickets for the next Isle of Wight Festival here

We'll leave our guide to the 2018 festival here for the time being, mostly because I'm a bit of a hoarder

Isle of Wight Festival 2018 - ticket news, lineup and rumours (Archived)


Primal Scream at the Isle of Wight Festival
The Isle of Wight Festival 2018 will take place from June 21 to 24.

Here's our guide to lineup rumours and ticket news. Please do leave a post at the bottom of the page if you hear of any rumours for the Isle of Wight Festival 2018.

The first Isle of Wight Festival was held in 1968 in Godshill, so this will be the 50th anniversary year.

If you want to get your accommodation booked early, take a look at our guide to places to stay near the Isle of Wight Festival site or for cheap accommodation try our guide to Isle of Wight holiday parks - although bear in mind that the dates haven't been confirmed!


Where can I buy tickets for Isle of Wight Festival 2018?

Buy tickets from Ticketmaster

How much are tickets for Isle of Wight Festival 2018?

  • ​Weekend with / without Camping - £209
  • Student - £175
  • Teen (13-17) - £150
  • Child Under 12: Free
  • Islander - £145 - subject to availability

Day tickets:
  • Friday - £65
  • Saturday / Sunday - £75

Confirmed lineup for Isle of Wight Festival 2018

Thursday
The Wombats
Hot Dub Time Machine
T Rextasy


Friday
Kasabian
The Script
Chase & Status
Nile Rodgers & Chic
Rita Ora
Feeder
Circa Waves
Tom Grennan
Walking on Cars
Kara Marni
Bang Bang Romeo
Judas

 
Saturday
Depeche Mode
Liam Gallagher
James Bay
Blossoms
Haçienda Classiçal
Kodaline
Jessie J
Soul II Soul
Rak Su
SG Lewis
Tokio Myers
Mullally
Louise
Slydigs
Wild Front
Catherine McGrath
 
Rothwell
Paradisia


Sunday
The Killers
Manic Street Preachers
Van Morrison
Camila Cabello
Sigrid
Travis 
Sheryl Crow
Hurts
Lany
The Pretty Things
Hudson Taylor​
The Skids
Gerry Cinnamon
The Professionals
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly
Ten Tonnes

Lineup rumours for Isle of Wight Festival 2018

OK, so we predicted two of the headliners – Liam Gallagher and Depeche Mode – although admittedly we had many other names on our rumours list which won’t be playing now.
​

If you’re interested who we thought might play, check out the names in the archive bit at the bottom of the page.

What's the cheapest way to get to the Isle of Wight Festival 2018?

Red Funnel are doing discounted ferry travel for Isle of Wight Festival 2018.

Current offers include £10 foot passenger tickets and reduced price car ferry travel if you book early.

​You can get 10% off car ferry travel with Red Funnel if you use this exclusive booking widget, although you'll probably find the specific festival deals are better. 

​​Your options are:
  • Wightlink ferry from Portmouth
  • Wightlink ferry from Lymington
  • Red Funnel ferry from Southampton​
For more advice see our guide to ferry travel.

What accommodation is near to the Isle of Wight Festival (apart from camping)?

Take a look at our guide to 10 of the best places to stay near the festival or a cheap option is one of the Isle of Wight's holiday parks

Other options include:
  • Travelodge in Newport
  • HomeAway for self catering near the Isle of Wight festival site 
  • Expedia for hotels near the Isle of Wight festival site 

When is the Isle of Wight Festival 2018?

Isle of Wight Festival 2018 is taking place from June 21-24 2018. In previous years it has mostly been held earlier in the month. I think it has been moved as there is no Glastonbury Festival in 2018, so organisers will be hoping to mop up some people who would normally go there.

The biggest bands are on Friday, Saturday and Sunday but there is usually an act on Thursday night to encourage people to arrive early. In recent years, they have been:
  • Bjorn Again (2008)
  • The Human League (2009)
  • Squeeze (2010)
  • ABC and Boy George (2011)
  • Primal Scream (2012)
  • Happy Mondays and The Farm (2013)
  • Boy George and Inspiral Carpets (2014)
  • Billy Idol (2015)
  • Status Quo (2016)
  • Razorlight (2017)

This year, The Wombats are playing on the Thursday


Ferries are cheaper if you book early - click here to read our guide

Can under 18s attend the Isle of Wight Festival without an adult? Do children get in free?

We haven't seen terms and conditions for 2018, but the official Terms and Conditions for 2017 say:

Teenagers aged between 13 and 17 as at 8 June 2017 but must be accompanied by at least 1 responsible Adult per 5 Teenagers. Unaccompanied Teenagers will be refused entry to the Festival. Adults are reminded that there are areas of the Venue, especially immediately in front of the stage and some bands or acts that may be inappropriate and may contain adult content. Any Adult is responsible entirely for the safety and welfare of any Teenager in its party. Please ensure that all Teenagers carry ID with proof of age. Failure to provide such ID may result in entry being refused or the Teenager being asked to leave the Venue.

Can my band play at Isle of Wight Festival 2018?

Sorry, this is nothing to do with us. Isle of Wight Guru is an independent site which has no official link to the Isle of Wight Festival. 

In previous years there have been Battle of the Band competitions held by the organisers.

There was also a Platform One stage at Isle of Wight Festival 2017 (Platform One is a college of music on the Isle of Wight). 

Should I go to the Isle of Wight Festival 2018?

The Isle of Wight Festival has evolved (like most festivals) from one great big stage to a 'visitor experience' (John Giddings' words) with various big tops, bars and stages. There are also funfair rides etc. 

The age range at the Isle of Wight Festival is pretty wide with loads of families (kids get in free in 2018) and lots of people who are old enough to have attended the first festival in 1968. If you grew up on the Isle of Wight there's a high probability of witnessing one of your schoolteachers looking worse for wear after a jug of Pimms. 

In the last few years the price hasn't really gone up. You've got to pay for the ferry but it is reasonable if you split it between four people in car. If you're travelling alone or as a couple it will be cheaper to travel as a foot passenger (about £15-£20, although it was only £10 in 2017 with a special deal)

Who would you like to see at the Isle of Wight Festival 2018?


Archive of lineup rumours and ticket news updates


April 27th 2018 - lineup news

The stage splits have been announced for Isle of Wight Festival 2018. We don't have times yet so we don't know exactly how the clashes with the two stages will end up.

I seem to remember the main stage finishing earlier than the Big Top last year.
Picture

March 22nd 2018 - line up news

A load more supporting acts have been added to the lineup, including Travis and The Wombats. This completes the main stage and big top lineup.

□Completing the Main Stage and Big Top line-up at #IOW50□Get your tickets today!□https://t.co/UXNbKKLSei pic.twitter.com/P7qgODu4Lw

— Isle of Wight Fest (@IsleOfWightFest) 21 March 2018

February 12th 2018 - lineup news

Another 23 acts have been added to the lineup for Isle of Wight Festival 2018:

Camila Cabello 
Manic Street Preachers
Chase & Status
Nile Rodgers & CHIC
Haçienda Classiçal
Rita Ora
Jessie J
Kodaline
Soul II Soul
Feeder
Circa Waves
Sheryl Crow
Tom Grennan
Walking on Cars
The Skids
Louise
Ten Tonnes
Tokio Myers
The Professionals
Get Cape.Wear Cape.Fly
Rothwell
Judas

Catherine McGrath

December 4th 2017 - lineup and ticket news

So, now we know the headliners for Isle of Wight Festival 2018 and we have ticket prices.
 
Friday
Kasabian
The Script
 
Saturday
Depeche Mode
Liam Gallagher
James Bay
Blossoms
 
Sunday
The Killers
Van Morrison

In case you are interested, here are the bands that we had on our rumours list (most of which was wrong, though we did predict two of the headliners)
​
  • Foo Fighters - John Giddings told Glamour Magazine in 2014 that 'I'd still love Coldplay, the Foo Fighters or Muse to come back because they were so good'. Isle of Wight Festivals Fansite points out that Foo Fighters have a convenient gap in their UK schedule on the Sunday night.)
  • Coldplay (see above)
  • Muse (see above)
  • Oasis - John Giddings told the Isle of Wight County Press in 2016 that he'd like to book Oasis, Green Day and The Kinks. Liam Gallagher may be more likely than Oasis.
  • Green Day (see above) 
  • The Kinks (see above)
  • Beyonce - John Giddings dropped a few names to The Price is Wight, including Beyonce, Rihanna and Ed Sheeran (although it won't be Ed Sheeran as there's a clash with other gigs)
  • Rihanna (see above)​
  • Depeche Mode (eFestivals says this is a ‘strong rumour'. John Giddings has previously said in 2013 that he'd like them to play at the Isle of Wight Festival).
  • Tears for Fears (a good suggestion from Isle of Wight Festivals Fansite, as they are touring with Alison Moyet who has links with John Giddings)
  • Pearl Jam (there's a gap in their European Tour on June 23rd 2018. They've also played the festival before)

And also...
  • This is hardly worth being considered a rumour, but John Giddings has said he'd like to reform Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, so maybe one day he'll persuade them to play at the Isle of Wight Festival.

November 15th 2017 - lineup and ticket news

The early bird and Islander tickets sold out on November 14th.

According to the Isle of Wight County Press, John Giddings 'said he hoped to announce all three headliners on December 4th — but declined to hint who might grace the main stage'.

November 10th 2017 - lineup news

Isle of Wight Festival organiser John Giddings told Isle of Wight Radio that 'We will definitely be announcing some acts at the end of November'

November 9th 2017 - ticket news

We now know that tickets will go on sale tomorrow (November 10th 2017 at 8am)
 and will cost £135 plus booking fee for early birds. The reduced price will only be available until November 28th 2017.

? #IOW50 early bird tickets are on sale TOMORROW from 8am! ?
They're priced at just £135 (+ booking fee) https://t.co/u1XGGhLOgG pic.twitter.com/1mxfdJNoub

— Isle of Wight Fest (@IsleOfWightFest) 9 November 2017

June 23rd 2017 - ticket news

The dates for the festival have been confirmed for 2017 - it has moved to the 'Glastonbury' weekend (June 21 - 24 2018). Glastonbury isn't on in 2018, so it's a good excuse to pick up some people who might go there instead.

Tickets go on sale 'soon'. No idea what that means. I told my wife I would put up a picture 'soon' but it's been sat on the floor next to me since Christmas.

Who's ready for #IOW2018?! Tickets on sale SOON! □□ pic.twitter.com/pcfmMXSNoJ

— Isle of Wight Fest (@IsleOfWightFest) 23 June 2017

Where to stay

Holiday parks
​
Lodges
Posh hotels
Cheap​
​Quirky
​Big houses
​Camping
​Glamping
​Dog friendly
Last minute
​Coach trips
Airbnb
Accessible
​
Hot tubs
Manor houses
​Swimming pools

Days out

Adults
Beaches
Bembridge
​Cowes
​Cycling
Day trips
Dog friendly
Families
Festivals
Historic
Newport
​Quirky
​Rainy days
​Romantic
Ryde
​Shanklin
Toddlers
Teenagers
Ventnor​
Walking
Winter
​Yarmouth
​
Zoos

Saving money

Ferry discount codes
​
Tesco Clubcard
​Multilink
Accommodation
​Attraction discounts
Eating out
​
Free attractions
Holiday park discounts

About

Contact
Blog
Who is the Guru?
​Advice for plagiarists
Privacy Policy
​Disclaimer

Some of the links on this site are 'affiliate links' meaning we may receive commission from accommodation providers at no cost to the buyer. We are also an Amazon Associate and earn from qualifying products. 
​
However, we maintain full editorial control and only recommend based on merit rather than whether they offer commission.
​© COPYRIGHT 2021. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.