Isle Of Wight Festival Sunday Preview —The Cure Set To Headline Sunshine Soaked Seaclose Park Weekend
- Dominic Kureen
- Jun 21
- 3 min read
After three days of unforgettable performances, the Isle of Wight Festival reaches its final day on Sunday with a line-up packed full of legendary artists, indie favourites and emerging talent.
With The Cure preparing to bring the curtain down on the 2026 event, thousands of festivalgoers are expected to make the most of every remaining moment at Seaclose Park.
Here's our guide to some of Sunday's must-see performances.
Fugo Kid, Suzanne Vega And Level 42 Get Things Started
The Main Stage programme begins just after midday, with Fugo Kid opening proceedings before acclaimed singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega takes to the stage at 1.20pm.
She is followed by local icons Level 42, whose catalogue of classic hits is sure to provide one of the afternoon's biggest singalongs.
David Gray Returns To The Isle Of Wight
David Gray remains one of Britain's most celebrated singer-songwriters, and his 3.50pm Main Stage slot promises a set packed with favourites from across his career.
His performance offers a perfect bridge between the afternoon and evening programme.
The Last Dinner Party Continue Their Rise
One of the most talked-about bands of recent years, The Last Dinner Party arrive on the Main Stage at 5.05pm.
Their dramatic live shows and rapidly growing fanbase make them one of Sunday's most intriguing performances.
The Kooks Return To Seaclose
Festival favourites The Kooks take over the Main Stage at 6.25pm.
With a catalogue packed full of indie anthems and crowd-pleasing classics, their set is expected to attract one of the largest audiences of the day and provide a perfect lead-in to the festival's headline act.
The Cure Bring The Festival To A Close
For many music fans, Sunday's headline appearance by The Cure is the moment they have been waiting for all weekend.
The iconic band will close the Main Stage with a lengthy set spanning more than two hours, bringing one of the world's most influential alternative rock catalogues to Seaclose Park.
As the final headline performance of the festival, expectations are understandably high.
Shed Seven And Jo Whiley Take Over The Big Top
The Big Top offers a strong alternative throughout the day, with indie favourites Shed Seven taking to the stage during the evening.
Later, Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems is expected to keep festivalgoers dancing long after The Cure have finished on the Main Stage.
River Stage Highlights
The River Stage continues to showcase emerging talent and rising stars throughout Sunday.
The Sukis are expected to attract a strong Island following before The Molotovs close the stage with a headline performance from 8.15pm.
Hidden Gems In The Kashmir Café
The Kashmir Café remains one of the festival's most-loved venues, offering a packed schedule from morning until after midnight.
Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer, Tree House Fire and Year of the Dog are among the standout acts, while regular favourites St Disco return for two late-night appearances.
One Last Trip To Cirque De La Quirk
Before the festival gates close for another year, Cirque De La Quirk offers one final day of music, entertainment and unexpected moments.
From Beatles Dub Club and Bars Against Humanity to evening performances from Rua Tui and Mollie Collins, it remains one of the most unique corners of the site.
With The Cure set to provide the soundtrack to the festival's closing moments, Sunday promises a fitting finale to another memorable Isle of Wight Festival.
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