Festival Dates

Information

Where is the Isle of Wight Festival?

The Isle of Wight Festival is held at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight.

Click here to view a google map of this location.

When is the Isle of Wight Festival?

The 13th Isle of Wight Festival is on the 10th, 11th & 12th June 2011.

Getting to the Festival

Please look at the info on the Travel Page for detail info on getting to the Festival.

Don't Forget Your Festival Wristband

Please read the instructions carefully and ensure that your Wristband is correctly fastened as per the instructions so that it can’t be removed without being cut. You can enter the Festival at either Campsite entrance or through the Medina Leisure Centre entrance whether you are camping or not.

Buses after the Festival

From the end of the Festival on the Sunday until midday on Monday, Southern Vectis will be running return festival shuttles back to all ferry ports to connect with all departing ferries (including departures through the night).

Opening Times

The Campsite will open on Thursday 9th June at 12 noon and stay open until 12 noon on Monday 13th June. Strawberry Fields will be open for campers only on Thursday 9th June from 6pm - midnight.

  • Friday gates open at 2pm, the Main Arena closes at midnight, Strawberry Fields close at 2am
  • Saturday gates open at 11am, the Main Arena closes at midnight, Strawberry Fields close at 2am
  • Sunday gates open at 11am, the Main Arena closes at 11pm, Strawberry Fields close at 1am


We would advise those of you who would normally arrive after you’ve finished work on the Friday to take the afternoon off and arrive as soon after 2pm as possible to avoid the potential queues at peaktime.

YOU HAVE TO BE 18 YEARS OLD TO DRINK & PURCHASE ALCOHOL, PLEASE BRING PROOF OF AGE AS YOU MAY BE ASKED FOR THIS AT THE BAR.

Access to Newport

Newport is the Island’s main town and retail centre. Close to the bus station are Somerfield, Morrisons and Marks and Spencer. There are also plenty of cafes and pubs in town. Get there on the Newport shuttle bus, or it is a 15-30 minute walk, depending which part of the festival site you are starting from.

Alternative Accommodation

For those not staying at the festival site, Isle of Wight Tourism can suggest accommodation alternatives (01983) 813818.

The Wight Index , GoWight and Island Eye are also useful websites for independent Isle of Wight information

Traders Info

If you're interested in your stall having a pitch at the festival....email any enquiries to traders@isleofwightfestival.com