Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight Festival is a historic music festival held annually on the Isle of Wight, England, typically in mid-June. First held in 1968, it gained iconic status with its large-scale events in the late 1960s and early 1970s, featuring legendary performances by artists like Jimi Hendrix and The Who. Revived in 2002, the festival has continued to attract major international and UK acts across genres such as rock, pop, and indie. Known for its picturesque coastal setting and vibrant atmosphere, the Isle of Wight Festival remains a significant and celebrated event in the UK’s music festival scene.