Isle of Wight Festival 2018 - line-up, headline acts and ticket availability for the 50th anniversar

CALLING all music fans - the Isle of Wight Festival is on NOW. But just who is performing and when is it on? Here's what you need to know... 4 Grab your tent and wellies as the Isle of Wight Festival is returning in 2018.

CALLING all music fans - the Isle of Wight Festival is on NOW.

But just who is performing and when is it on? Here's what you need to know...

When is the Isle of Wight Festival?

Grab your tent and wellies as the Isle of Wight Festival is returning in 2018.

The event is on now until to Sunday, June 24, 2018, and this year the festival celebrates its 50th anniversary - so expect an unforgettable weekend as they pull out all the stops.

The main line-up started to perform from June 22, but there's plenty of entertainment kicking off today across the many stages.

Who's in the Isle of Wight Festival line-up? 

The headliners are synth-rock legends Depeche Mode, who are making a very rare UK festival appearance.

Also headlining are Kasabian and The Killers, plus there's Liam Gallagher, Nile Rodgers & Chic and The Script.

There are several pop acts on the bill too, including Rita Ora, Camila Cabello, Jessie J and Louise.

Are tickets available for the Isle of Wight Festival?

Tickets are still available via Ticketmaster and other leading agencies.

Both weekend and day tickets are available. The latter allows unlimited re-entry, but don't allow you to camp.

If you are disabled, you need to purchase your ticket via the Ticketmaster special access number - 0800 998 440.

The option for camping is VERY limited.

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How do I get to the Isle of Wight Festival?

You can book a Wightlink ferry from Portmouth or Lymington, or a Red Funnel ferry from Southampton.

Timetables for summer 2017 have not yet been released, but keep an eye out as the earlier you book, the cheaper it will be.

According to Isle of Wight Guru, a useful resource for anyone travelling to the Isle of Wight, a return ticket for a passenger on foot can cost £15 to £25.

A return ticket for up to seven passengers in a car can cost £80 to £150.

You could also look into hiring a Big Green Coach.

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Are there places to stay if I don't want to camp at the Isle of Wight Festival? Do kids need to be accompanied by an adult?

There's a variety of hotels, inns, bed & breakfasts and self-catering options in Newport - but these are likely to be sold out now.

The Isle of Wight Festival website has some suggestions for where to stay, or check out Expedia, Booking.com, Trivago, Holiday Lettings or Airbnb to see what's on offer.

Teens must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over (one adult per five teens), while children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 18 or over. All parties are advised to bring proof of age.

The Script interview

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