General

Box Office Opening Times

Please see our entrances map for locations of the gates mentioned below.

Thursday 15th June
A2 Box Office: 08:00-22:00
A3 Box Office: 09:00-22:00
A5 Box Office: Closed

Friday 16th June
A2 Box Office: 08:00-21:00
A3 Box Offices: 10:00-21:00
A5 Box Office: 13:00-21:00

Saturday 17th June
A2 Box Office: Closed
A3 Box Office: 11:00-20:00
A5 Box Office: 11:00-21:00

Sunday 18th June
A2 Box Office: Closed
A3 Box Office: 11:00-20:00
A5 Box Office: 11:00-20:00

Please be aware that sniffer dogs will be operating throughout the weekend.

Entrances Map

Festival Site Opening Times

Electric Ladyland:
Thursday: Midday - Midnight
Friday: 11am - 2am
Saturday: 10am - 2am
Sunday: 10am - 1am

Penny Lane:
Thursday: 4pm - 11pm
Friday: 1pm - 2am
Saturday: 10am - 2am
Sunday: 10am - 1am

Strawberry Fields:
Thursday: 6pm - 11pm
Friday: 2pm - 2am
Saturday: 11am - 2am
Sunday: 11am - 1am

Main Arena:
Friday: 2pm-Midnight
Saturday: 11am - Midnight
Sunday: 11am - 11pm

All band timings will be available in our smartphone app! Launching soon!

The Campsite opens at 10am on Thursday 15th June and closes at 2pm on Monday 19th June. Opening times are subject to health and safety inspections and we work hard to open gates on time, but please bear with us if there are any delays.

The Car Park gates open from 0600 on Thursday 15th June.

Washroom Useful Information

Where is The Washroom located?

The Washroom is situated in the Green Campsite – next to the ‘We Will Rock You’ arch.

What are the opening times?

Thursday: 12:00 – 02:00
Friday: 07:00 – 02:00
Saturday: 07:00 – 02:00
Sunday: 07:00 – 02:00
Monday: 07:00 – 11:00

Are the showers private?

Yes, they also have private changing rooms.

What do I need to bring?

Please bring a towel, shampoo and shower gel.

What facilities are in The Washroom?

Hot showers with private changing area
Premium flushing loos
A larger pamper area with hair drying, straightening and make-up stations
We are happy to announce that the Washroom Pamper Stations will be equipped with Drew Barrymore’s fun and fabulous Flower Hair Tools
Also featuring Triumph & Disaster’s hair & face products

Volunteer with Festaff

Find out more about why volunteering with Festaff is great way to see Barclaycard presents the Isle of Wight Festival. Find Out More

Apply to Volunteer

What can I bring in with me?

When coming to the Festival we do have a few rules about what you can bring in. The things you can't bring are listed here and in our T&C'S. Beyond that, bring what you need to have an enjoyable weekend...and remember, you have to carry it from your car or bus station to the campsite.

As part of our commitment to reducing plastic waste we have plenty water points around the site so we actively encourage you to bring in empty refillable drinks bottles that you can fill up & keep hydrated at all times. Please dispose of your litter responsibly. There are recycling bins and general waste bins throughout the Festival Site.

Please recycle your cups by returning them to the designated cup return points located by the main bars around the site.

Camping style chairs & inflatable seating are allowed on-site, but please be aware there will be a designated point in the Main Arena beyond which you will not be able to take such items. Look out for signage on site.

If you're bringing a baby you can bring in formula milk powder to mix up or food in pouches for them, but please no glass. For anyone else, food is only allowed in the Campsite.

Shop

If you would like to buy any Barclaycard presents the Isle of Wight Festival merchandise, please visit our online shop.

Merchandise Store

Fancy Dress Guidelines

We want everyone to feel welcome and accepted at Barclaycard presents the Isle of Wight Festival. We love seeing people dress up at the show, particularly on our fancy dress Saturday, and can’t wait to see what fabulous outfits have been lined up for this year.

As you plan, please be mindful of others and how they may feel about your choice of outfit. If we think any clothing is inappropriate or offensive then we will ask for it to be removed or changed and, if that is not possible or someone refuses, then we will ask that person to leave the festival.

While we want people to let their imaginations run wild, we will not allow:

Anything racially or sexually inappropriate or offensive
Anything that belittles or demeans others
Costumes that mimic or celebrate people who have committed criminal acts

This list isn’t exhaustive and our decisions will be final at the festival. If in doubt, remember that getting dressed up is about enhancing the experience for everyone at the festival and anything that doesn’t do that won’t be allowed.

Information for Island Residents

ROAD CLOSURES

Please visit: the council website for details of road closures on the Isle of Wight.

FAIRLEE ROAD RESIDENTS PARKING DURING FESTIVAL

There is no parking on the roadside as a clearway order is in place. If you live at the Newport end of Fairlee Road then you may park in Staplers or apply for a permit.

USE OF SEACLOSE PARK

Seaclose Park will be closed to the public for a period before and after the festival.

More details to be published later.

ACCESS TO BOATS AT NEWPORT QUAY

There is access available to boats at Newport Quay. Please liaise with Newport Harbour Master.

USING MEDINA QUAY PUB DURING THE FESTIVAL

The pub / restaurant will be closed during the Festival.

NEWPORT SHUTTLE BUS

There is a bus service (one way) to and from Newport, for more details visit www.islandbuses.info

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). Visit www.islandbuses.info for more info.