Ethan GudgeSouth of England
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The 2026 line-up has been announced, including The Cure and Lewis Capaldi
Post-punk band The Cure, singer Lewis Capaldi and DJ Calvin Harris have been announced as the headliners for the 2026 the Isle Of Wight Festival.
The festival will run from 18 to 21 June at Seaclose Park in Newport, with Capaldi headlining on Friday, Harris on Saturday and The Cure closing the event on Sunday.
Other acts announced include the Sex Pistols, featuring Frank Carter, indie rock bands The Last Dinner Party and Wet Leg, and US singer Teddy Swims.
Recently reunited boyband Five will also perform, along with indie rockers The Kooks, singer Tom Grennan and Britpop band Shed Seven.
It is the first UK concert The Cure has announced for 2026, having released the band’s first studio album in 16 years – Songs Of A Lost World – in 2024.
The line-up also sees Capaldi continue his return to touring after two years away, following a 2023 Glastonbury performance where he struggled to manage the symptoms of Tourette syndrome.
He made his comeback at the Somerset-based festival earlier this year.
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The Isle of Wight Festival will be held at Seaclose Park in Newport
“It might be our best line-up yet,” said festival director Caroline Giddings. “It’s my favourite so far, at least.
“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.
“The festival has always been an extension of the Isle of Wight’s rich cultural history.
“We always try to honour that by presenting the very best music has to offer, giving people an unforgettable festival experience in the process.”
Tickets for the 2026 Isle of Wight Festival go on sale on 1 October on the festival’s website.
