News & events News Isle of Wight Festival Friday with the Mountbatten Isle of Wight team The Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival welcomes Lewis Capaldi, Tom Grennan, Wet Leg, Ash, Perrie Edwards and Alessi Rose to Seaclose Park in Newport today (Friday), and they will be joined by our fundraising team, complete with Mountbatten's much-loved merchandise, which festival-goers can enjoy in return for a donation to the Island's only hospice. Thursday saw Joel Corry, Maximo Park, Hot Dub Time Machine and Elvana, on stage in the Big Top. Before his set, Joel Corry said: “[I'm] absolutely buzzing to be back at the Isle of Wight Festival. The vibe is already amazing. The sun is shining. Let’s go!” Read more: Setting out our stall in Isle of Wight Festival's Penny Lane Read more: Getting to Mountbatten Isle of Wight during the Isle of Wight Festival 2026 Read more: Here's why our fundraising teams are at the Isle of Wight Festival 2026 Photo: Our 2026 Isle of Wight Festival fundraising volunteers outside our stall in Penny Lane. CLICK HERE for the Mountbatten Isle of Wight Isle of Wight Festival 2026 LIVE blog Mountbatten Isle of Wight is just yards from the festival site, which means we were treated to an early sound check by headliner, Lewis Capaldi, earlier today. If you're heading to see him tonight, reast assured he sounds amazing! If you are sporting a sunflower on site, we would love to see your selfies. Email [email protected] and we will try to feature them in this blog! Don't forget to revisit and refresh for the latest! Manage Cookie Preferences