BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jack Up Events - ECPv5.14.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Jack Up Events X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jackupevents.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jack Up Events BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T215000 DTSTAMP:20260701T010028 CREATED:20251127T173423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T141324Z UID:6150-1783704600-1783806600@jackupevents.co.uk SUMMARY:Dancing Queens & Boyband Dreams DESCRIPTION:R\nRetro 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. \nDancing 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.\nKicking 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. \nAttendees 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. \nFor 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. \n  \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nOn Friday\, 10th 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. \nOn Saturday\, 11th 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. \nWhether 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. \n  \nUseful event information:\nThese are outdoor concerts \nFree parking is available on-site\, plus a designated pick-up/drop-off area \nGates 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 \nThis event is unseated\, therefore you are welcome to bring fold-up chairs and blankets! \nThere will be a bar courtesy of Island Ales and hot food selection from local traders \nOnly alcohol purchased from the licensed bar may be consumed on-site \nYou 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) \nCool 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 \nPerformances will take place in all weathers\, so long as deemed safe to do so \nCamping 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 \nTickets are available online only \nInfants aged 0-2 do not require a ticket \nPlease note: Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult \nAll timings are approximate and subject to change. Please note that the arena opening times are not indicative of the duration of the show itself \n  \nTICKETS\n**All tickets include posh loos!**\nSTANDARD PRICE (all ages)\nONE NIGHT – £15*\nWEEKEND – £27* \nON THE GATE TICKETS (all ages) £19.50 per night / £33 for the weekend – subject to availability \nCAMPING – £18* per pitch\, maximum size 6x6m / £30 for both nights \n*Advance tickets are subject to agent booking fees  \n \n  \n  \n  \nEach ticket purchased is subject to the Event Organiser’s full terms and conditions of sale. \n  \nWhy not make a weekend of it and stay on-site at Retro Staycations in an original vintage Airstream caravan?\nSpecial 2-night breaks inclusive of event tickets are available by visiting https://retrostaycations.co.uk/events/ \n  \nFerry discounts\n\nThe following ferry discounts are available to attendees travelling to the Island for our Dancing Queens & Boyband Dreams event this July! \nWightlink Isle of Wight Ferries \n Portsmouth to Fishbourne – or – Lymington to Yarmouth\nSave 20% on ferry fares to the Island for the Dancing Queens & Boyband Dreams event between 9 & 12 July 2026.\n Visit this page: https://www.wightlink.co.uk/explorer/dancing-queens-boyband-dreams\nAnd click the ‘𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿’ button at the bottom\n\n Any enquiries should be directed to Wightlink – 0333 999 7333\n\n\n—\nRed Funnel Isle of Wight Ferry \n Southampton to East Cowes\nSave 15% on ferry fares to the Island for the Dancing Queens & Boyband Dreams event between 10 & 11 July 2026.\n Visit https://www.redfunnel.co.uk/isle-of-wight-guide/things-to-do/special-events/jack-events-presents-dancing-queens-boyband-dreams\nTo make your booking\n Any enquiries should be directed to Red Funnel – 023 8001 9192 \n\n\n  URL:https://jackupevents.co.uk/whats-on/dancing-queens-boyband-dreams/ LOCATION:Retro Staycations\, Hazelgrove Farm\, Ashey Road\, Ryde\, Isle of Wight\, PO33 4BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Mini-festival,Outdoor Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jackupevents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Cover-Photo-JUE-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jack%20Up%20Events":MAILTO:info@jackupevents.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T010028 CREATED:20240506T171738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T164318Z UID:5793-1787997600-1788116400@jackupevents.co.uk SUMMARY:Ticket to Ryde - August Bank Holiday DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur 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! \nA superb platform for local musicians to showcase their talent\nEstablished bands and fresh new upcoming local talent will be performing live throughout the weekend. \nHeld 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. \nOver 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\, Steve Love’s Island Songs and many more. \n  \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharity fundraising & awareness building\nTicket to Ryde is staged for the community to support Island charities and traders. This year the MS Society Isle of Wight will have a presence at each event. As well as carrying out their important fundraising work\, the volunteers are keen to advise how their various support schemes can help enhance the lives of those living with Multiple Sclerosis here on the Island\, along with the many carers\, families and wider networks of people who are touched by this condition. \nHand-picked Island stalls & delicious freshly-cooked food\nThere will be a real ale bar courtesy of Island Ales\, hot food freshly cooked by Island caterers\, including mouth-watering dirty fries\, delicious burgers\, Italian pizza\, and mac’n’cheese\, all made using locally sourced ingredients. There will also be delicious locally-produced crepes\, plus cakes and bakes\, candy floss and a traditional sweet stall. Not forgetting teas\, coffees\, hot chocolates\, all served with a smile! \nYou can also browse a range of traditional market stalls. Why not pose for a hand-drawn caricature\, have your tarot cards read or indulge in a beautifully sculpted henna tattoo? A range of children’s activities\, including lucky dip\, will keep the little ones happy whilst the adults relax and enjoy the music. \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nOrganised 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. \nWith a lovely atmosphere and laid-back\, family-friendly vibe\, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a lazy bank holiday weekend! \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n\nUseful event information: \nNo advance tickets are required – just turn up with your friends and family\, and enjoy! \nOnly alcohol purchased from the licensed bar may be consumed within the licensed event area \nTrade stalls open from 10am \nOn-stage proceedings kick-off at 11:30am each day until 7pm \nPlease leave the seafront location quietly out of respect for our neighbours \n  URL:https://jackupevents.co.uk/whats-on/ticket-to-ryde-august-bank-holiday-2026/ LOCATION:Eastern Gardens\, Ryde Harbour\, The Esplanade\, Ryde\, Isle of Wight\, PO33 2EL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Community Event,Mini-festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jackupevents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ticket-to-Ryde-JUE.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jack%20Up%20Events":MAILTO:info@jackupevents.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T120000 DTSTAMP:20260701T010028 CREATED:20240617T141830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181137Z UID:5829-1789138800-1789387200@jackupevents.co.uk SUMMARY:Wight Buggin' DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhether 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! \n  \nWhat’s On: \nFriday Night Welcome Party\nKick 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! \nSaturday – Live Music All Day\nEnjoy 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 \nSunday – Chill Out Day\nCampers 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. \n  \n \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nFestival Highlights: \n\nFreshly Cooked Food from top local traders\nLicensed Bar with local ales\, ciders & tropical cocktails\nVendor Village full of unique stalls & auto-jumble treasures\nDub Dog Competition – show off your four-legged festival buddy\nRodeo Bull\, traditional games & family-friendly fun\nAll ages welcome – whether you’re tiny\, teen or timeless …Kids go free!\n\nAll entertainment takes place under our spectacular all-weather marquee\, with all the colourful\, chilled-out\, family-friendly vibes you could dream of. \n  \nIncredible Value: \nOnly £54 for 3 nights of camping!\nThat’s your pitch\, access to all entertainment\, facilities and a whole weekend of memories. \nDust off the dub. Pack the party shirts. Round up the crew.\nWight Buggin’ is waiting. Are you in? \n  \nEverybody’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. \n  \nOpening Times: \nCamp Out – Friday 11th September from 15:00 (last admission 20:00) \nDay Ticket Admission – Saturday 12th September from 11:00 (last admission 19:00) \nFriday Night Back2Skool Welcome Party – Friday 11th September from 19:00 \n  \nUseful event information: \nCamp out price is for the full weekend. \nCamping: one ticket per pitch\, not per person. \nMaximum 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. \nAll 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. \nWe 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. \nSingle 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. \nDogs 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. \nNo open fires. All firepits and BBQs must be off the ground. \nFree parking is available on-site for day visitors. \nThis is a family-friendly weekend & a lovely end-of-season opportunity to hang out with the V-Dubbers! \nSee https://retrostaycations.co.uk/about/contact-us/ for location information. \nTravel discounts are available from both Wightlink and Red Funnel Ferries for attendees to the event. \nTickets are available online. \n  \nTICKETS (online price shown below)\nWeekend Camp-Out:\n7x7m pitch for a single campervan/tent/caravan & up to 5 people – Friday\, Saturday & Sunday nights (as preferred) – £54* (Grass pitch only) \n  \nEntry only: \nBack2Skool Welcome Party Adult (18+) (outside admission\, Friday night only\, non-camping) – £5* \nSaturday daytime General Admission Car/van & up to 5 people\, non-camping – £12*\nSaturday daytime Vehicle of interest car/van & up to 5 people\, non-camping – £10* \nSaturday daytime Adult (18+) individual on foot non-camping – £5* \n*plus agent booking fee \n  \nKids aged 17 or under go free! \nWight Buggin’ is a rain or shine event; all tickets are non-refundable \n  \n*Tickets are subject to agent booking fees & chosen delivery option \nEach ticket purchased is subject to the Event Organiser’s full terms and conditions of sale. \n \n  \n\n  \nFERRY DISCOUNTS\n \n\n\n\nWightlink Isle of Wight Ferries \n\n\n Portsmouth to Fishbourne – or – Lymington to Yarmouth\nSave 20% on ferry fares to the Island for Wight Buggin\, between 11 & 14 September 2026\n Visit this page: https://www.wightlink.co.uk/explorer/wight-buggin\nAnd click the ‘𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿’ button at the bottom\n Any enquiries should be directed to Wightlink – 0333 999 7333\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRed Funnel Isle of Wight Ferry \n\n Southampton to East Cowes\nFixed 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).\n25% 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 \nOffers available between 11 & 14 September 2026\n Visit https://www.redfunnel.co.uk/isle-of-wight-guide/things-to-do/special-events/wight-buggin\nAnd use discount code: 𝗪𝗕𝗨𝗚𝗚𝗜𝗡𝟮𝟲\n Any enquiries should be directed to Red Funnel – 023 8001 9192\n\n  URL:https://jackupevents.co.uk/whats-on/wight-buggin/ LOCATION:Retro Staycations\, Hazelgrove Farm\, Ashey Road\, Ryde\, Isle of Wight\, PO33 4BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Camp Out,Mini-festival,Outdoor Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jackupevents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Wight-Buggin-JUE-featured-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jack%20Up%20Events":MAILTO:info@jackupevents.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T214500 DTSTAMP:20260701T010028 CREATED:20260104T180730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T182223Z UID:6191-1791055800-1791063900@jackupevents.co.uk SUMMARY:The Wonder of Stevie DESCRIPTION:The ultimate celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder! \nVoted one of Britain’s top soul singers\, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla\, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra) and their world-class live band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics from albums including Signed\, Sealed & Delivered\, Talking Book\, Innervisions\, Songs in the Key of Life and Hotter than July. \nThe Wonder of Stevie perform hit after hit\, from the dance floor classics I Wish and Superstition to the beautiful arrangements of My Cherie Amour and I Just Called to Say I Love You and the much-loved Isn’t She Lovely and Don’t You Worry ‘bout a Thing. \n  \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe show will also feature compositions by Stevie that other artists have had massive hits with. \nThis outstanding live band features musicians who have previously performed with a wide variety of music legends\, including Sir Rod Stewart\, Bill Withers\, Amy Winehouse\, The Bee Gees\, Eric Clapton\, Sir Paul McCartney\, David Gilmour\, Nile Rodgers\, Martha Reeves\, Chaka Khan\, Sam Moore\, Jethro Tull\, Eddie Floyd\, Gregory Porter and Alfie Boe. \n“I marvel at this dazzling homage to one of the great masters of 20th & 21st century music” – Jools Holland \n  \nTickets £27.50 – price includes £2 theatre booking fee URL:https://jackupevents.co.uk/whats-on/the-wonder-of-stevie/ LOCATION:Shanklin Theatre\, Prospect Road\, Shanklin\, PO37 6AJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Indoor Concert,Theatre Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jackupevents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-wonder-of-Stevie-1600-x-1000_JUE.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jack%20Up%20Events":MAILTO:info@jackupevents.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T214500 DTSTAMP:20260701T010028 CREATED:20260111T165154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T165359Z UID:6207-1794684600-1794692700@jackupevents.co.uk SUMMARY:The Greatest Hits of UB40 DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeaturing all the well-loved hits of UB40\, including… \nKingston 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. \n  \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe 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. \nThey’re entertaining from start to finish\, with the brass section and lead vocalist venturing out into the audience. \nPerforming 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. \n  \nTickets £28 – price includes £2 theatre booking fee URL:https://jackupevents.co.uk/whats-on/ub40-greatest-hits/ LOCATION:Shanklin Theatre\, Prospect Road\, Shanklin\, PO37 6AJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Indoor Concert,Theatre Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jackupevents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Johnny2Bad-UB40-1600-x-1000_JUE-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jack%20Up%20Events":MAILTO:info@jackupevents.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR