29 September 2025
Newsdesk
Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival has announced a sensational line-up for 2026, featuring headliners Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris, and The Cure. Tickets for the iconic event go on sale Wednesday, October 1st, at 8 AM via isleofwightfestival.com.
Headliners and Major Acts
Lewis Capaldi will headline on Friday, June 19th. The global superstar recently made a triumphant return with his sixth UK Number 1 single, "Survive," and is celebrated as one of the world’s most powerful live performers.
On Saturday, June 20th, Grammy Award-winning producer and DJ Calvin Harris takes over the Main Stage, ready to ignite the crowd with his catalogue of hits, including "We Found Love" and "Giant."
Closing the weekend on Sunday are rock and indie icons The Cure. The enigmatic band, known for classics like "Boys Don’t Cry" and "Friday I’m In Love," returned last year with their critically acclaimed album, Songs of a Lost World.
Across the Weekend
The festival boasts a packed bill across the stages. Main Stage acts include British indie heroes The Kooks, "Suddenly I See" hitmaker KT Tunstall, and pop icon Rick Astley. US star Teddy Swims will make his Isle of Wight debut, following his smash hit "Lose Control" and a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Hometown heroes Wet Leg, two-time Grammy winners, will also be returning to the main stage.
Away from the main stage, Tom Grennan will headline the Big Top, following his recent UK Number One album. The legendary Sex Pistols (Paul Cook, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock) will feature Frank Carter for what promises to be a raucous set, alongside the stunning live show from Brit Award-winners The Last Dinner Party. Other announced artists include David Gray, Feeder, Shed Seven, Starsailor, Suzanne Vega, Anastacia, and 90s favourites FIVE and Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems.
Festival director Caroline Giddings commented, "We’re proud to put the future of music and current stars on a bill alongside artists like The Cure and the Sex Pistols, who helped lay the foundation of pop culture."
Full lineup of acts revealed so far:
Anastacia
Calvin Harris
David Gray
Feeder
FIVE
Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems
KT Tunstall
Lewis Capaldi
Luvcat
Rick Astley
Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter
Shed Seven
Starsailor
Suzanne Vega
Teddy Swims
Tom Grennan
The Cure
The Kooks
The Last Dinner Party
Wet Leg
