Accessibility
Applications for our Accessibility facilities will open later in the year.
Please note that there is no separate ‘accessibility’ ticket category. Customers wishing to apply for our Accessibility facilities should buy a standard ticket now and apply for the facilities when applications open. Don't purchase a ticket for your Essential Companion. Essential Companion tickets are dealt with when applications are processed later in the year.
Customers 13 years and over on 18 June 2026 should buy a Weekend Early Bird ticket.
Children 12 years and under on 18 June 2026 will need to be accompanied by an adult with a paid for ticket, this includes child customers applying for an essential companion ticket. Please buy a Child ticket and a Weekend Early Bird ticket.
You will be able to apply to purchase a Campervan ticket when accessibility applications open later in the year. Please do not buy a standard Campervan ticket as this will not be transferable to the Accessibility Campsites.
Summary of our 2025 Accessible Facilities
Accessible Viewing Areas
There are various accessible viewing areas available at the festival.
Raised Viewing Platforms
There are raised viewing platforms next to the Main Stage, in the Big Top and in Electro Love for wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility. Access to the platforms will be approved in accordance with the requirements indicated on your Nimbus Access Card or Isle of Wight Festival Digital Access Pass.
Only the approved customer and their essential companion will have access to the raised viewing platforms. This allows us to accommodate as many customers who require use of this facility as possible.
The raised viewing platforms will have ramped access, wheelchair-accessible toilets, charging points and drinking water.
Limited seating is available at each platform.
The raised viewing platforms may get busy. Please note that they are operated on a first come first served basis.
The raised viewing platform next to the Main Stage is not covered so please dress appropriately for all weather conditions.
Ground Floor Viewing Area
Dedicated ground viewing areas are available to those who need a less crowded area and the option of sitting for short periods of time.
Access to the ground viewing areas will be approved in accordance with the requirements indicated on your Nimbus Access Card or Isle of Wight Festival Digital Access Pass.
The ground viewing areas are situated in front of the raised viewing platforms and are separated from the main crowds by a barrier. These are primarily standing areas, although limited seating is available and is operated on a first come first served basis.
Customers may be accompanied in the ground level viewing area by a companion.
Accessible Toilets
Wheelchair accessible and standard toilets for accessibility customers are located across the festival. These will be marked on the accessibility map that will be available nearer the time of the festival.
HDU Changing
In the main arena, there is a Mobiloo unit featuring an adult changing bed, toilet, sink, and hoist. (Please note that hoist slings will not be available. Please remember to bring your own.)
Accessible entrance lanes
There are dedicated entrance lanes for accessibility customers to access the festival.
Sensory calm spaces
There is a Sensory Calm Tent in the main arena managed by EventWell. The aim of this space is to provide a safe low-level stimulation and recalibration zone for any customers who need to use it. There are also dedicated Quiet areas in the KidZone in Penny Lane, and Sound of Silence just outside the Main Arena by Green Gate.
Bars
Dedicated accessible lanes are available at each main bar. This section of the bar has a lowered counter and bypasses the main queuing system.
If you have any queries that aren’t answered here, we have a dedicated Accessibility Team working all year round to assist customers. Please don’t hesitate to contact us by filling in this form or emailing us at [email protected].