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