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Official face values
| Ticket | Face value |
|---|---|
| Saturday 15 August | £16 |
| Sunday 16 August | £16 |
Tickets may be listed at face value (£16 per day) or below. No above-face-value resale. This is a community food festival — we keep it fair for Island locals and day-trippers alike.
The Fighting Cocks Crossroads
- Capacity
- Approx. 10,000 per day
- Location
- Newchurch, Isle of Wight
- Getting there
- No direct rail. Nearest ferry ports: Red Funnel (Southampton–East Cowes) or Wightlink (Portsmouth–Fishbourne). Car or bus from ferry terminals.
High demand fixtures
FAQs
How do I get to the Isle of Wight for the festival?
The easiest way is by ferry! Red Funnel runs from Southampton to East Cowes, and Wightlink sails from Portsmouth to Fishbourne — both take around an hour. Book your ferry in advance for an August weekend, it gets busy. From either port it's roughly a 20–30 minute drive to Newchurch.
Is there parking at the venue?
Yes, there is on-site parking at the festival site near The Fighting Cocks Crossroads. It's a rural field site so expect a short walk from the car park. Arrive early on Saturday especially — it fills up fast. Coaches and shuttle buses also run from Newport and Ryde on festival days.
What's actually there — is it just garlic?
Far from it! There are over 200 stalls selling garlic-infused food and drink (garlic bread, garlic ice cream, garlic beer — yes, really), craft traders, live music across two stages, cookery demos, a Garlic Queen competition, fairground rides, and loads of family activities. It's a proper festival.
Is it suitable for kids and families?
Absolutely — the Garlic Festival is very family-friendly. There are children's fairground rides, entertainment, and plenty of food to try. Under-5s typically go free. Check the official website for the most current age policy.
What should I wear?
It's a muddy Isle of Wight field in August — so sun cream AND wellies is genuinely the right answer. British summer can go either way. Dress in layers, bring a waterproof just in case, and wear shoes you don't mind getting grassy.
When do the gates open?
Gates typically open at 10am both days, with the festival running until around 6–7pm. The live music stages tend to peak in the afternoon. Check the official programme for exact timings closer to the event.
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival 2026 Ticket Exchange — Face Value Only
Brockit is a free, peer-to-peer ticket matching service built specifically for Isle of Wight Garlic Festival 2026. Whether you need tickets or have spares to sell, our WhatsApp bot matches buyers with sellers instantly — always at face value, with no touts and no mark-ups. Sellers list at or below what they originally paid; buyers never pay inflated tout prices. The event runs Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 August 2026. Everything happens on WhatsApp: no app to download, no account to create, and no fees or commissions. Just message us, tell us what you need or what you have, and we handle the matching.
How to get Isle of Wight Garlic Festival 2026 tickets on Brockit
- Message us on WhatsApp — tap the button above or open a chat from this page.
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About Isle of Wight Garlic Festival 2026 2026
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival 2026, running Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 August 2026 at The Fighting Cocks Crossroads, Newchurch, Isle of Wight. Brockit is the dedicated face-value ticket exchange for this event — matching fans who need tickets with fans who have spares, entirely via WhatsApp and completely free to use.