Isle of Wight Festival 2026

Vectis Radio is delighted to once again be heading behind the scenes at the Isle of Wight Festival as our team of roving reporters prepares to bring listeners exclusive access to one of the world's most iconic music events.

For four incredible days, our reporters will be at the heart of the action, soaking up the atmosphere, speaking to festivalgoers, meeting performers and securing exclusive backstage interviews with some of the biggest names appearing at this year's event.

The Isle of Wight Festival is more than just a music festival. It is a global event that attracts tens of thousands of people from across the UK and around the world, and we're proud to be able to bring that experience directly to our listeners. From the excitement of the opening day to the final encore, Vectis Radio will be there every step of the way.

Our dedicated festival team of Kieren Thomson, Louise Gambling, Dave Mac, Amy Jolliffe and Billy Hill will be working tirelessly throughout the weekend, reporting live from the festival site, capturing the sights, sounds and stories that make the event so special. Whether it's chatting to fans, catching up with artists backstage or uncovering those unexpected moments that only happen at festivals, the team will be bringing listeners closer to the action than ever before.

The interviews, features and behind-the-scenes content gathered across the weekend will be broadcast on Vectis Radio and published online, giving Island residents and music fans alike a unique insight into what happens beyond the main stage.

For many local stations, access like this is a rare privilege. For Vectis Radio, it is an opportunity we never take for granted. As the Island's community radio station, we are passionate about showcasing the events, people and stories that make the Isle of Wight such a special place to live, work and visit. The festival is one of the biggest dates in the Island's calendar and we are proud to play our part in bringing it to life for our audience.

Over the coming days, this page will be filled with exclusive interviews, artist conversations and festival highlights as our team reports back from the heart of the action.

Until then, why not take a look back at our fantastic coverage from last year? From unforgettable artist interviews to memorable moments with festivalgoers, our 2025 coverage captured the energy, excitement and magic of the Isle of Wight Festival.

Now, with another huge weekend ahead, we're ready to do it all again.

Stay tuned, stay listening and join Vectis Radio as we go backstage at the Isle of Wight Festival 2026.