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How to watch Isle of Wight Festival 2026 – can you stream it?

Here's everything you need to know.

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Published: Thursday, 18 June 2026 at 9:00 am

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Festival season has well and truly begun as the Isle of Wight Festival returns for another year at Seaclose Park.

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This year's headliners are quite the eclectic mix, with Lewis Capaldi, The Cure and Calvin Harris all gracing the Main Stage in an unmissable music event.

The festival welcomes campers with the launch of the Big Top on Thursday 18 June, with the Main Stage kicking off proceedings on Friday through to Saturday and Sunday.

Can't make it to Seaclose Park? Why not bring it directly to your TV? Here's how you can watch the Isle of Wight Festival 2026.

How to watch Isle of Wight Festival 2026 – can you stream it?

Yes! Sky is the main sponsor of the Isle of Wight Festival and as such, broadcasts the event over the weekend.

Live coverage begins on Friday 19 June, with highlights airing throughout the weekend. Viewers can tune in from Sky Arts and Sky Mix over the weekend.

When can you watch Isle of Wight Festival 2026?

Calvin Harris.

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Coverage of the Isle of Wight Festival will begin from Friday 19 June on Sky Arts.

Each night from 7pm, the channel will air performances from across the weekend, including recapping the festivities of the previous day.

The coverage will come from the the Main Stage and the Big Top, including performances from headliners Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris and The Cure.

Here's a rundown of the coverage on Sky Arts.

Friday 19 June

Saturday 20 June

Sunday 21 June

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.

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