Situated along the seafront just a stone’s throw from Ryde’s golden sand beaches, this free event provides a rich mix of bank holiday entertainment for both local people and Island visitors.

An opportunity for local bands to showcase their talent

This will be the eighth year the event has been held during the annual International Scooter Rally and provides the ideal opportunity to be entertained by the very best Island bands as well as featuring a massive 60’s playlist for scooter fans.

Taking place between Saturday 27^th and Monday 29^th August, the event will feature music from

Scooted & Booted Sound System – Reggae, Ska and Two-Tone Specialist, Real Dead Ringer – The Meat Loaf Show, The Baggy Winkles Blues Band, Soul Queen, The Resisters, Emellia, Hot Pocket, Bethan John, The Mix plus an opportunity for upcoming local talent to take to the stage.

The live music proceedings kick-off at 11am each morning through until 8pm, with trade stalls opening from 10am.

No advance tickets are required for this hugely popular event which features a real ale bar courtesy of Island Ales, hot food freshly cooked by Island caterers including mouth-watering burgers and breakfast baps from Route4Food (a kitchen carefully crafted inside an old Southern Vectis bus), and Mexican chilli nachos, all made using locally sourced ingredients. Teas, Island Roasted coffees, homemade cakes and bakes, delicious bubble waffles, candy floss and popcorn all prepared by Island traders.

You can pose for a hand-drawn caricature and a range of children’s activities will keep the little ones happy whilst the adults relax and enjoy the music. There will also be kids lucky dip, henna tattoos, glitter face-painting, jewellery, custom handmade metal signs, tarot card reading and lots more.

Hand-picked Island stalls & a great location from which to watch the annual ride-out

Staged with the support of Ryde Town Council to enable residents to engage with culture at no cost on their doorstep, Ticket to Ryde features a stunning ‘silver bullet’ American Airstream stage courtesy of our new glamping venture Retro Staycations and is the perfect way to celebrate the last big Bank Holiday weekend of the year.

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