This year’s summer festival season has finally come to a close – but if you’re already missing it, we’ve just the thing. The legendary Isle of Wight Festival has just announced its first wave of headliners for next year – and it’s already looking huge.
Isle of Wight Festival 2024 took place in mid-June and was headlined by Green Day, Pet Shop Boys and The Prodigy. Those three joined a long list of iconic names who’ve headlined the south coast fest over the years, with the likes of Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix and The Doors all once gracing its main stage.
Today (September 23) Isle of Wight 2025 revealed its first wave of artists and confirmed ticket details. The fest will once again take place in June in Newport’s Seaclose Park – here’s everything you need to know.
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Who is headlining Isle of Wight Festival 2025?
At the top of next year’s billing are Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake.
And that isn’t all. Isle of Wight Festival 2025 has announced more big names further down the line up, including Faithless, The Script, Teddy Swims, Clean Bandit, Example, James, Paul Heaton with Rihanne Downey, Texas, Olly Murs, Alison Moyet, Dean Lewis, The Lathums and Lottery Winners.
How to get tickets
Tickets will go on general sale on Wednesday September 25 at 8am. You’ll be able to buy tickets on the Isle of Wight website here.
However, there’s a presale for Three customers via the Three+ Rewards app, which is active from now until Wednesday.
Full weekend tickets will cost £289.95, though there are concessions for students, teenagers and Isle of Wight residents. Find the full range of ticket prices here.
Dates and location
Next year’s Isle of Wight fest will take place on June 19-22. It’ll be at Seaclose Park, where it has taken place since 2002.
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