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Isle of Wight Festival lineup: Fatboy Slim, Robbie Williams and Kings of Leon to play

The Isle of Wight Festival has unveiled three major headliners for its 2027 event, with Fatboy Slim, Robbie Williams and Kings Of Leon all confirmed to perform next summer.

The annual festival will return to Seaclose Park in Newport from June 17 to 20, marking its 25th edition since being revived in 2002.

Organisers revealed the first wave of acts on Friday, giving fans plenty to look forward to as the DJ, former Take That singer and Use Somebody hitmakers take top billing across the weekend.

Fatboy Slim will open the headline run on Friday, before Robbie Williams takes over Saturday night. Kings Of Leon will then bring the festival to a close on Sunday.

The supporting line-up includes Becky Hill, Myles Smith, Bastille, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Kaiser Chiefs, Rudimental and Cruz Beckham & The Breakers.

Courteeners, Inhaler, The Cardigans, Aaron Rowe, Jack Savoretti, Keo, The Lilacs, Logicaltramp, Rick Parfitt Jnr Band, Scouting For Girls and T’Pau have also been announced as part of the first batch of performers for the 2027 festival.

The Isle Of Wight Festival has announced three huge headliners for 2027, with Fatboy Slim [pictured at the festival in 2019], Robbie Williams and Kings Of Leon set to take to the stage next summer

Fatboy Slim, pictured performing at the festival in 2019, is among the three major headliners announced for the 2027 Isle of Wight Festival alongside Robbie Williams and Kings Of Leon

music fans have a lot to be excited about as the festival announced the first wave of its line-up on Friday, with the DJ, the former Take That star [pictured] and the Use Somebody hitmakers leading the charge

The first line-up announcement has sparked excitement among music fans, with Fatboy Slim, former Take That star Robbie Williams, pictured, and Use Somebody rockers Kings Of Leon leading the bill

Festival director Caroline Giddings said the headline acts would offer something different across the weekend.

“Fatboy Slim, Robbie Williams and Kings of Leon each bring something different to the weekend,” she said. “With Becky Hill, Bastille and Myles Smith also on the bill, there’s a real mix of artists for different generations and tastes, and there’s still more to come.”

Giddings added that the festival experience would extend beyond the main stages, saying: “We put a lot of thought into what happens beyond the main stages, too. The food, the entertainment and the spaces where people can spend time together are all part of what makes it a special weekend on the Island.”

General ticket sales will open at 8am GMT on Monday, October 26, alongside an exclusive PayPal presale that is already under way. Prices start at £330.

Fans responded enthusiastically to the announcement on the Isle of Wight Festival’s official Instagram account, sharing their excitement about seeing their favourite artists live.

Comments included: “Party time, excellent” and “Loving the smaller acts this year.”

Another fan wrote: “So excited for this year’s line up @isleofwightfest well done.”

One attendee highlighted several of the acts they were most looking forward to, writing: “Well I’m Happy with Kings of Leon, Kaiser Chiefs, Inhaler, The Cardigans, and one of the best bands around at the moment KEO (and looking forward to seeing Jack Savoretti), can’t stand Robbie Williams but glad he’ll make some happy.”

Fatboy Slim will kick off the proceedings on Friday, followed by Robbie headlining the Saturday stage, while Kings of Leon [pictured] will draw the festival to a close on the Sunday

Fatboy Slim will headline Friday, Robbie Williams will top the bill on Saturday and Kings Of Leon, pictured, will close the Isle of Wight Festival on Sunday

Meanwhile, a host of other acts have also been revealed, with the likes of Becky Hill [pictured], Myles Smith, Bastille, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Kaiser Chiefs, Rudimental and Cruz Beckham & The Breakers performing

Becky Hill, pictured, joins Myles Smith, Bastille, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Kaiser Chiefs, Rudimental and Cruz Beckham & The Breakers among the additional acts announced

Isle of Wight Festival lineup: Fatboy Slim, Robbie Williams and Kings of Leon to play

Isle of Wight Festival lineup: Fatboy Slim, Robbie Williams and Kings of Leon to play

Isle of Wight Festival lineup: Fatboy Slim, Robbie Williams and Kings of Leon to play

Reacting to the Isle of Wight Festival's line-up announcement on their official Instagram page, fans couldn't hide their excitement at the chance to watch their favourite acts play

Festival-goers shared their enthusiasm on Instagram after the Isle of Wight Festival revealed its first wave of performers for 2027

“Great line up iow looking forward to it can’t wait! Such an improvement on last year, You done good❤️,” another fan commented.

Robbie’s festival news comes as the Daily Mail can reveal the pop superstar pocketed a staggering £23.6million in profits in 2025, almost three times what he made the previous year, thanks to his blockbuster global Britpop tour.

Accounts filed at Companies House show the former Take That star, 52, who is married to Ayda Field, enjoyed a huge surge in takings last year.

His live music company, You’re Not Famous LLP, reported a staggering £76.9million in turnover for 2025 – an increase of £64.8million on the £15million recorded in 2024.

Gross profit soared to £27.9million, up from £9million the year before.

Robbie himself was paid £23,686,646, while the accounts show a profit split of £27,882,003.

The company, which was incorporated in 2010, has now filed 17 sets of accounts at Companies House.

The eye-watering payday came after Robbie’s global stadium tour, which kicked off in Edinburgh in May 2025 and has gone on to rake in millions.

He also performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony, where he went viral for accidentally dropping a mint from his mouth during a live broadcast.