14Nov2026

The Greatest Hits of UB40

Johnny2Bad are an award-winning 8-piece band, who perform the music of UK Reggae legends UB40. Endorsed by Ali Campbell, their high-energy live show is currently bringing all the hits and classic tracks to sell-out audiences throughout the UK and Europe.

Featuring all the well-loved hits of UB40, including…

Kingston Town, Red Red Wine, Can’t Help Falling in Love, Homely Girl, Rats In Mi Kitchen, If It Happens Again, One In Ten, Don’t Break My Heart, (I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You, Homely Girl, Baby Come Back and also a unique version of Ali Campbell’s cover of Prince’s Hit Purple Rain, plus many, many more.

The band comprises of eight highly experienced musicians from the who’s who of reggae music, with players’ credentials encompassing Marley, Pato Banton, Reggae Revolution, Musical Youth, Steel Pulse, Apache Indian, and many hit recordings.

They’re entertaining from start to finish, with the brass section and lead vocalist venturing out into the audience.

Performing two hours of pulsating reggae hits spanning more than 25 years, Johnny2Bad get everyone up dancing and singing and are guaranteed to bring some reggae sunshine to every show.

Tickets £28 – price includes £2 theatre booking fee

11Sep2026

Wight Buggin’

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of family fun, funky vibes, and camping cool at Wight Buggin’ 2026 – the Isle of Wight’s favourite VW and camping festival, set in the breathtaking surroundings of Retro Staycations in Ryde, awarded Best Campsite 2025.

Whether you’re a VW enthusiast, camping fan, music lover, or just looking for a chilled-out fun family getaway, Wight Buggin’ has something for everyone — and tickets are just £54 for 3 nights of camping, including all entertainment!

What’s On:

Friday Night Welcome Party
Kick things off in style at our Back2Skool Throwback Disco, hosted by the one and only DJ Dub. Expect nothing but 90s and 00s dancefloor classics as we throw it back inside our massive marquee. Fancy dress encouraged – bring the retro heat!

Saturday – Live Music All Day
Enjoy a full day of live bands, including an extended headline set from Blonde Bombshell, who will be covering a wide range of hits from the 1960s to the 2000s and beyond! When the live music winds down, the party keeps going with a Hush Silent Disco –pick your vibe, pop on your headphones, and dance the night away

Sunday – Chill Out Day
Campers can kick their shoes off and enjoy a delicious beverage from our full bar, courtesy of Island Ales. Savour a mouth-watering hot or cold treat from one of our local food trucks, and browse the Vendor Village, full of unique stalls and auto-jumble treasures.

Festival Highlights:

Freshly Cooked Food from top local traders
Licensed Bar with local ales, ciders & tropical cocktails
Vendor Village full of unique stalls & auto-jumble treasures
Dub Dog Competition – show off your four-legged festival buddy
Rodeo Bull, traditional games & family-friendly fun
All ages welcome – whether you’re tiny, teen or timeless …Kids go free!

All entertainment takes place under our spectacular all-weather marquee, with all the colourful, chilled-out, family-friendly vibes you could dream of.

Incredible Value:

Only £54 for 3 nights of camping!
That’s your pitch, access to all entertainment, facilities and a whole weekend of memories.

Dust off the dub. Pack the party shirts. Round up the crew.
Wight Buggin’ is waiting. Are you in?

Everybody’s welcome, whether you have a campervan, caravan, motorhome or tent or TentBox. A weekend ticket includes access to the campsite and festival Friday – Monday, live music, entertainment and on-site facilities.

Opening Times:

Camp Out – Friday 11^th September from 15:00 (last admission 20:00)

Day Ticket Admission – Saturday 12^th September from 11:00 (last admission 19:00)

Friday Night Back2Skool Welcome Party – Friday 11^th September from 19:00

Useful event information:

Camp out price is for the full weekend.

Camping: one ticket per pitch, not per person.

Maximum pitch size 7x7m which fits one campervan with an awning, or one car with a large camping tent. Please purchase multiple tickets if additional space is required.

All vehicles and tents must comfortably fit within each 7x7m pitch and not extend into neighbouring pitches or block any fire lanes or access roads. Pitches will be marked out on the field.

We endeavour to provide pitches for groups; however, please try to arrive at the same time as your group to ensure your pitches are together. Gates open from 3pm on Friday. Last admission 8pm.

Single night camping will be located in a designated area for ease of access. Those camping for a single night may arrive from 3pm and must depart by 11am the following morning.

Dogs must be kept on a lead & looked after responsibly at all times. Please make sure you clean up any fouling. We regret that we can not accept dogs that are on the government-banned-dogs list (Pit bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro). Dogs must not be left unattended and must remain in the camping field.

No open fires. All firepits and BBQs must be off the ground.

Free parking is available on-site for day visitors.

This is a family-friendly weekend & a lovely end-of-season opportunity to hang out with the V-Dubbers!

See https://retrostaycations.co.uk/about/contact-us/ for location information.

Travel discounts are available from both Wightlink and Red Funnel Ferries for attendees to the event.

Tickets are available online.

TICKETS (online price shown below)

Weekend Camp-Out:
7x7m pitch for a single campervan/tent/caravan & up to 5 people – Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights (as preferred) – £54* (Grass pitch only)

Entry only:

Back2Skool Welcome Party Adult (18+) (outside admission, Friday night only, non-camping) – £5*

Saturday daytime General Admission Car/van & up to 5 people, non-camping – £12*
Saturday daytime Vehicle of interest car/van & up to 5 people, non-camping – £10*

Saturday daytime Adult (18+) individual on foot non-camping – £5*

*plus agent booking fee

Kids aged 17 or under go free!

Wight Buggin’ is a rain or shine event; all tickets are non-refundable

*Tickets are subject to agent booking fees & chosen delivery option

Each ticket purchased is subject to the Event Organiser’s full terms and conditions of sale.

FERRY DISCOUNTS

Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries

Portsmouth to Fishbourne – or – Lymington to Yarmouth

Save 20% on ferry fares to the Island for Wight Buggin, between 11 & 14 September 2026

Visit this page: https://www.wightlink.co.uk/explorer/wight-buggin

And click the ‘𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿’ button at the bottom

Any enquiries should be directed to Wightlink – 0333 999 7333

Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferry

Southampton to East Cowes

Fixed rate price from £100 for a Car/MH5 staying 1 to 4 nights. This will be for travel at off-peak times (outside of 09:00 – 16:30). Additional rates will apply for additional metre (+£8.25 per leg) & over height supplement (+£14.75 per leg).

25% travel at peak times. Both offers are flexible, so customers can benefit from one leg of the fixed price & one % discount if that works better for them

Offers available between 11 & 14 September 2026

Visit https://www.redfunnel.co.uk/isle-of-wight-guide/things-to-do/special-events/wight-buggin

And use discount code: 𝗪𝗕𝗨𝗚𝗚𝗜𝗡𝟮𝟲

Any enquiries should be directed to Red Funnel – 023 8001 9192

10Jul2026

Dancing Queens & Boyband Dreams

Retro Staycations, the Isle of Wight’s award-winning glamping retreat and vintage campsite, is set to host a spectacular summer weekender packed with music, nostalgia, and festival vibes.

Dancing Queens & Boyband Dreams will take place on Friday, 10th and Saturday, 11th July 2026, featuring two of the UK’s most sought-after tribute acts.

Kicking off the weekend in true retro style, Abba Chique will take to the stage on Friday night to deliver a dazzling performance of the Swedish supergroup’s greatest hits. Then, on Saturday night, get ready to relive the magic of the UK’s best-loved boyband with Re-Take That, the nation’s leading Take That tribute show, bringing the ultimate party atmosphere to Ryde.

Attendees can look forward to two unforgettable nights of live music, plus delicious local food offerings, support acts, and plenty of opportunities to dance, sing, and celebrate Summer under the stars.

For festival-goers who prefer to bring their own tent or camper, discounted camping rates are available for one or two nights. The picturesque farm site also features free parking, posh toilet facilities, hot showers and stunning countryside views — making it the perfect spot for a Summer escape.

On Friday, 10^th July, prepare to be transported back to the 1970s and ‘80s and swing those flares to chart-topping hits like Waterloo, S.O.S, Fernando, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen and many, many more.

On Saturday, 11^th July, dance and sing the night away to smash hits like Greatest Day, Back for Good, Relight my Fire, Let Me Go, Shine, Never Forget, Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ, Love my Life, and Angels, to name but a few.

Whether you’re a die-hard ABBA fan, a Take That enthusiast, or just looking for a fun-filled weekend of great music and family-friendly entertainment, Jack Up’s Dancing Queens & Boyband Dreams promises to be a highlight of the 2026 Isle of Wight summer calendar. Open to all ages, expect live music, amazing food, camping, glamping and good times all round.

Useful event information:

These are outdoor concerts

Free parking is available on-site, plus a designated pick-up/drop-off area

Gates open 5:30pm, show starts 8pm, with The Mix warming up the crowd beforehand, performing the biggest party anthems of all time from 6:30pm

This event is unseated, therefore you are welcome to bring fold-up chairs and blankets!

There will be a bar courtesy of Island Ales and hot food selection from local traders

Only alcohol purchased from the licensed bar may be consumed on-site

You will not be able to bring any alcoholic drinks or picnics into the event arena. Water in 500ml-sized sealed plastic bottles and bottles/cartons of still squash are allowed (there is a drinking water tap on site where you can refill your bottles for free)

Cool boxes and large bags of food, carbonates (fizzy drinks) or hot drinks are not permitted. This is out of courtesy to our local Island traders, without whom we would not be able to stage the event

Performances will take place in all weathers, so long as deemed safe to do so

Camping is in a designated section of the site, adjacent to the main arena. Non-electric pitches only. Pitches are charged at £18 per night or £30 for both nights, maximum size 6x6m. Separate ticket required. Camping tickets are per pitch, for up to 4 persons for those staying in their own tent/campervan/motorhome/caravan – arrive from midday to camp, depart by 11am

Tickets are available online only

Infants aged 0-2 do not require a ticket

Please note: Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

All timings are approximate and subject to change. Please note that the arena opening times are not indicative of the duration of the show itself

TICKETS

All tickets include posh loos!

STANDARD PRICE (all ages)
ONE NIGHT – £15*
WEEKEND – £27*

ON THE GATE TICKETS (all ages) £19.50 per night / £33 for the weekend – subject to availability

CAMPING – £18* per pitch, maximum size 6x6m / £30 for both nights

*Advance tickets are subject to agent booking fees

Each ticket purchased is subject to the Event Organiser’s full terms and conditions of sale.

Why not make a weekend of it and stay on-site at Retro Staycations in an original vintage Airstream caravan?

Special 2-night breaks inclusive of event tickets are available by visiting https://retrostaycations.co.uk/events/

Ferry discounts

The following ferry discounts are available to attendees travelling to the Island for our Dancing Queens & Boyband Dreams event this July!

Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries

Portsmouth to Fishbourne – or – Lymington to Yarmouth
Save 20% on ferry fares to the Island for the Dancing Queens & Boyband Dreams event between 9 & 12 July 2026.

Visit this page: https://www.wightlink.co.uk/explorer/dancing-queens-boyband-dreams

And click the ‘𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿’ button at the bottom

Any enquiries should be directed to Wightlink – 0333 999 7333

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Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferry

Southampton to East Cowes
Save 15% on ferry fares to the Island for the Dancing Queens & Boyband Dreams event between 10 & 11 July 2026.
Visit https://www.redfunnel.co.uk/isle-of-wight-guide/things-to-do/special-events/jack-events-presents-dancing-queens-boyband-dreams
To make your booking
Any enquiries should be directed to Red Funnel – 023 8001 9192

7Mar2026

A Night of a Thousand Freddies

Rock into 2026!

You’ve seen the movie, you’ve enjoyed the musical, you’ve lived through the music… Now experience a truly memorable re-enactment of Queen live on stage.

The Bohemians genuinely ARE the closest you can get to the real thing!

Back by popular demand, The Bohemians’ high-energy show has earned them the reputation of the world’s most exciting Queen tribute act. Their special extended set featuring full staging, lighting, backdrops and pyrotechnics combines the showmanship, musicianship, costumes and majestic magnificence of the incredible Queen.

This internationally renowned tribute band have played on the same bill as legendary Queen guitarist Brian May! They promise to take you on an electrifying roller-coaster ride, covering all the hits, from the early piano and harmony-heavy masterpieces of the seventies to the later, catchy pop of the eighties and rock anthems of the early nineties.

A Night of a Thousand Freddies

Come dressed as Freddie or any other member of Queen and get ready to rock in the aisles!

Whether it’s Killer Queen, Crazy Little Thing Called Love or The Show Must Go On, Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You or We Are the Champions, prepare for a rousing rendition of the back catalogue of one of the world’s most popular and iconic bands of all time.

Come dressed as Freddie or any other member of Queen and get ready to rock in the aisles!

For the past four years this event has been a complete sell-out so book early to avoid disappointment.

Note: This is a live rock concert at the theatre!

Tickets £26.50 – price includes £2 theatre booking fee

26Jul2025

Abba Chique Party Night

Returning for a fourth year by popular demand, get ready to dance and sing your way into Summer at our Abba Party Night featuring the sensational ABBA Chique tribute band.

Established in 2009, ABBA Chique have since become one of the most sought-after tributes in the country, regularly performing sell-out shows all over the UK and abroad.

Made up of a full 5-piece band of pro musicians, this dynamic act pride themselves on their authentic ABBA sound and look, ensuring a professional, polished show, popular with all ages of audiences.

Outstanding vocals, stunning costumes and all of ABBA’s greatest hits will guarantee a fun-filled night of entertainment you won’t forget!

Dance away to chart-topping hits like ‘Waterloo,’ ‘S.O.S,’ ‘Fernando,’ ‘Mamma Mia,’ ‘Dancing Queen,’ and many, many more.

The ABBA Chique Tribute Show recreates Abba as they were in their prime; sexy, energetic and rocking – as anyone who has seen the 1977 film ‘ABBA The Movie’ or has been lucky enough to experience London’s ABBA Voyage virtual concert will know.

With all the glitz of a real ABBA concert brought to you via a special extended set, prepare to be transported right back to the 1970s and ’80s.

Abba Chique Party Night

Expect an upbeat party set and a powerful stage presence full of energy!

On the evening of Saturday 26th July, this solid gold performance will take place on our shiny silver bullet Airstream stage. The pretty meadow on a small working farm presents the perfect venue for this Summer party, offering a unique and rustic atmosphere that will transport you to a bygone era. The site boasts plenty of outdoor space for dancing and socializing, with stunning views of the surrounding countryside adding to the ambience.

With a Real Ale bar courtesy of Island Ales and freshly cooked local produce and hot beverages prepared on-site by local traders, it’s the perfect way to party your way into Summer!