SKY PRESENTS THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL ANNOUNES RITA ORA AS PART OF FINAL LINEUP REVEAL
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[Friday March 13, 2026] Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival has today revealed the final additions to its star-studded 2026 line-up. Joining the bill are Rita Ora, Circa Waves, Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band, Overpass, Tom A. Smith, and The Guest List. They join previously announced headliners Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris, and The Cure for the iconic event taking place from 18-21 June 2026.
On Saturday 20 June, global superstar Rita Ora will take to the main stage. Taking the third spot from the top on Saturday's bill, the chart-topping singer will perform ahead of a massive evening featuring Calvin Harris.
Also joining the 2026 roster are indie-rock favorites Circa Waves and the powerhouse collaboration of Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band. The announcement is completed by rising star Tom A. Smith, indie quartet Overpass, and The Guest List, further cementing a line-up that celebrates both legends and the future of music.
This year, the Isle of Wight Festival invites festivalgoers to step into another dimension with the reveal of the 2026 fancy dress theme: Galactic Glamour & Space Oddities. A celebration of the strange, the stylish, and the spectacularly otherworldly, the theme embraces everything from classic sci-fi invaders and cosmic adventurers to futuristic glam and starlit disco queens. Fans are encouraged to dust off their silver jumpsuits and sequins to create some celestial swagger, whether arriving as chrome-clad time travellers or mysterious visitors from another galaxy. This year, the Isle of Wight won't just be a music festival, it will be a close encounter.
Remaining tickets for Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2026 are on sale now at isleofwightfestival.com.
Full Lineup of Acts Revealed So Far:
Anastacia
Calvin Harris
Circa Waves
David Gray
Feeder
FIVE
Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems
KT Tunstall
Lewis Capaldi
Luvcat
Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band
Overpass
Rick Astley
Rita Ora
Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter
Shed Seven
Starsailor
Suzanne Vega
Teddy Swims
The Cure
The Guest List
The Kooks
The Last Dinner Party
Tom A. Smith
Tom Grennan
Wet Leg
About the Isle of Wight Festival
The Isle of Wight Festival made its triumphant return in 2002 under the direction of music promotion extraordinaire John Giddings. Over the last two decades, it has solidified its reputation as one of the UK's most legendary and beloved musical traditions.
Since its revival, the festival has hosted a pantheon of global superstars, including David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, Amy Winehouse, and Fleetwood Mac. While it celebrates these icons, it remains a vital platform for emerging talent, all set against the backdrop of its world-famous, one-of-a-kind atmosphere.
Under Giddings' leadership, the event has scooped up numerous industry awards and remains the definitive cornerstone of the UK's summer music calendar.
Fresh off the heels of a massive 2025 that saw the likes of Sting, Stereophonics, and Justin Timberlake grace the Seaclose Park stages, the 2026 lineup continues to push boundaries.
This year's lineup bridges the gap between eras, featuring a seismic performance from legendary punk act Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter alongside the stars of today in Wet Leg, Tom Grennan, Teddy Swims and many more.
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