Isle of Wight Festival 2025 is underway.

Thousands of festival goers are descending on Newport's Seaclose Park between June 19 to 22 with many travelling from Southampton.  

The likes of Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake are among some of the stellar names on this year's line-up.

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With not long left to go, for those camping, no doubt attention has already turned to packing.

Or, if it's your first time, you'll want to know what you're allowed to take with you.

Handily, festival organisers have put together a list of items which are banned from entering the site.

They are as follows:

  • Glass
  • Candles
  • Gas canisters larger than 300g
  • Smoke canisters
  • Knives
  • Illegal substances
  • Legal Highs
  • Nitrous Oxide
  • Laser pens
  • Megaphones
  • Fireworks
  • Flares
  • Poles, banners and flags
  • Animals (other than registered guide or hearing dogs)
  • Any items which may be used as a weapon

Beyond that, organisers say you can bring what you need to have an enjoyable weekend, although you will have to carry it to the campsite.

In an effort to reduce plastic waste, you're encouraged to bring in empty refillable drinks bottles to fill up at water points across the site.

Camping style chairs and inflatable seating are allowed on-site, but only in a designated point in the Main Arena.

For parents with a baby, you can bring in formula milk powder to mix up or food in pouches for them, but no glass.