To mark their 50th anniversary, Isle Of Wight Festival have announced a huge run of headliners and more of their line-up for 2018.
Topping the bill across the weekend next June will be Depeche Mode, The Killers, Kasabian and Liam Gallagher. Also on the bill are The Script, Van Morrison, Blossoms and James Bay.
“We’re hugely honoured to play at the Isle of Wight Festival,” said Kasabian of their headline slot. “It’s kind of a big deal Jimi Hendrix played in the 70’s, 50 years on and we’re playing it! That’s pretty phenomenal, thanks for having us back! We promise Friday night will be the one!”
Celebrating 50 years since the start f the legendary event, Isle Of Wight Festival 2018 will be held from June 21 – 24 June. Tickets are available here.
The full line-up so far is:
Friday
Kasabian
The Script
Saturday
Depeche Mode
Liam Gallagher
James Bay
Blossoms
Sunday
The Killers
Van Morrison
Isle Of Wight 2017 was headlined by Rod Stewart, Arcade Fire, David Guetta, and Run DMC. Since it started in 1968, IOW has played host to the likes of The Doors, The Who and Jimi Hendrix’s last ever UK show. Since it relaunched in 2002, it has welcomed David Bowie, Foo Fighters, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Jay-Z, Coldplay, Muse, Fleetwood Mac and many more.
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