Situated along the seafront just a stone’s throw from Ryde’s golden sand beaches, this free-to-attend event has become a Bank Holiday highlight! It provides a rich mix of bank holiday entertainment for both Island residents as well as an attraction for visitors to the Island’s shores.

Our annual community event Ticket To Ryde has been running for 12 years and is so popular with the Island community that, working with our friends at Ryde Town Council, we’re delighted to say in 2026 it will be returning over the Late May (Spring) Bank Holiday weekend and August Bank Holiday weekend!

A superb platform for local musicians to showcase their talent

Established bands and fresh new upcoming local talent will be performing live throughout the weekend.

Held during the annual International Scooter Rally, the final edition of Ticket to Ryde this year provides the ideal opportunity to be entertained by the very best Island bands and features a massive 60s playlist for scooter fans.

Over the August Bank Holiday weekend, feel-good live music will be provided by Scooted & Booted Sound System – Reggae, Ska and 2 Tone Specialist, Emellia, Side Hustle, Pistol Knights, Rehab Ramones, It’s Not a Phase, Mom!, Showgirl 2.0 & Olly Williams, Steve Love’s Island Songs and more.

STAGE TIMES

SATURDAY 29th AUGUST

Steve Love’s Island Songs                 11:30 – 12:30
Pistol Knights                                       13:00 – 14:00
Scooted & Booted                              14:30 – 16:00
It’s Not a Phase, Mom!                       16:30 – 17:30
Showgirl 2.0 & Olly Williams             18:00 – 19:00

SUNDAY 30^th AUGUST

Emellia                                                   11:o0 – 12:o0
Scooted & Booted                               12:30 – 15:30
Side Hustle                                           16:00 – 17:00
Rehab Ramones                                  17:30 – 18:30

All timings are approximate & are subject to change

Charity fundraising & awareness building

Ticket to Ryde is staged for the community to support Island charities and traders. This year, Alzheimer Cafe Isle of Wight is our nominated charity. Their cafés offer a friendly and welcoming environment for anyone affected by memory loss or dementia, including individuals before and after receiving a diagnosis, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.

Parklands Dementia Resource Centre in Cowes provides a place where information can be found and shared, a space for living and laughing, and somewhere everyone will feel safe and find respite for a while, 5 days a week.

Both Parklands Community Café and all Alzheimer cafés offer a friendly and welcoming environment where people can chat, share stories, make friends, and relax knowing everyone there is ‘in the same boat.’

Hand-picked Island stalls & delicious freshly-cooked food

There will be a real ale bar courtesy of Island Ales, hot food freshly cooked by Island caterers, including mouth-watering loaded fries, delicious burgers, fish & chips, Italian pizza, and mac ’n’ cheese, all made using locally sourced ingredients. There will also be delicious locally-produced crepes, candy floss, and artisan cakes and bakes. Not forgetting quality teas, coffees, hot chocolates, all served with a smile!

You can also browse a range of traditional market stalls. Peruse a vast selection of Anime-based novelty items, laser art, or indulge in a beautifully sculpted henna tattoo. A range of children’s activities, including the chance to make their own badge, keyrings, fridge magnets and stickers, will keep the little ones happy whilst the adults relax and enjoy the music.

Organised by Jack Up Events in conjunction with Ryde Town Council to enable residents to engage with culture at no cost on their doorstep, Ticket to Ryde is a firm favourite in the Island’s calendar.

With a lovely atmosphere and laid-back, family-friendly vibe, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a lazy bank holiday weekend!

Useful event information:

No advance tickets are required – just turn up with your friends and family, and enjoy!

Only alcohol purchased from the licensed bar may be consumed within the licensed event area

Trade stalls open from 10am

On-stage proceedings kick-off at 11/11:30am each day until 7pm

Please leave the seafront location quietly out of respect for our neighbours