Secret Island Festival

Secret Island Festival 2026 - www.secretislandfestival.co.uk

3 days. 4 stages. One proper island escape.

Friday 7th - Sunday 9th August 2026 | Mersea Island, Essex

Welcome to Secret Island Festival, a boutique island weekender built on music, community and escape.

This is the 6th edition and they're excited to welcome the family back! This year they will be running for 3 days with camping for the first time, and Secret Island can't wait to take you on the journey with them as they grow.

This isn't a faceless mega-festival. It's people-powered, rooted in community, and driven by a genuine love of dance music culture-house, disco, drum & bass, plus live bands across the weekend.

What to expect

For first timers, you can expect an intimate, eclectic party, with genre bending music offering across 4 main areas of music, with performers from the global stage, as well as local artists delivering sets across the 3 days, quality production, tasty local and international food, all set on the stunning Mersea Island.

New for this year: Glamping & Camping - stay for the full island magic

To make it easier for friends travelling in (and to let you fully soak up the weekend), Secret Island are thrilled to introduce their new camping field for tents and campervans. Sorry no motorhomes or caravans. Wake up on the island, chase those sunsets, and forget the stress of getting home.

Nestled in its own tranquil field, right next to the main arena, your canvas bell tent will be ready and waiting for you to roll in and relax for the weekend. This exclusive area also features toilets and showers, and a breakfast truck to start your festival days the right way. Tents for 2 to 6 people available, so why don't you share the cost with your friends, forget about travel plans, and just fall into bed after a day of dancing? Electric bikes are also available for hire to explore beautiful Mersea Island.

Choose your glamping package:

With the bell tents you either hire one empty and bring your own bedding, or choose part or fully equipped with beds and bedding. So you can rock up, enjoy the festival and head home with no fuss.

Or bring your own tent and equipment and enjoy the festival in your own style and comfort.

Campsite: opens 12pm Friday, closes 12pm Monday.

Four stages.

Main Stage: House & underground sounds with big sound and production

DnB Stage: Run by local heroes Rough Tempo. Expect a killer line up across DnB & Jungle spectrum

Live Bands Stage: The live stage is back for 2nd year by popular demand leaning into roots, reggae and ska

Disco stage Disco floor fillers and house grooves

Weekend schedule

Friday: camping open from midday, gates open 7pm-11pm. 2 stages, food + drinks
Saturday: gates open 12pm-11pm. 4 stages, VIP area, food + drinks
Sunday: gates open 1pm-9pm / 2 stages, food + drinks
Monday: campsite closes midday

Ethos

Secret Island Festival is powered by the Ultrafunkula spirit: feel-good, inclusive, community-first, and built on the belief that music lifts people up. They're here to create joyful, safe spaces where everyone can be themselves and leave feeling part of something special.

Tickets (choose your island adventure)

Minimum age: 18+

Weekend options

Full range of Glamping packages that include weekend tickets.

Early Bird Weekend Camping Ticket:
Weekend camping and a 3-day festival ticket.
Campsite opens 12pm Friday and closes 12pm Monday
Festival open: Friday: 7pm -11pm, Saturday: 12pm -11pm, Sunday: 1pm-9pm.

Early Bird Weekend Camping With Saturday Arena VIP Ticket

Weekend camping + 3 day festival ticket (VIP Saturday only).
Campsite opens 12pm Friday and closes12pm Monday
Festival open: Friday: 7pm -11pm Saturday: 12pm -11pm Sunday: 1pm-9pm.

Early Bird non-Camping Weekend Ticket
3 day festival ticket. No camping
Festival open: Friday: 7pm -11pm Saturday: 12pm -11pm Sunday: 1pm-9pm.

Early Bird non-Camping Weekend With Saturday arena VIP Ticket

3 day festival ticket (VIP Saturday only). No camping.
Festival open: Friday: 7pm -11pm Saturday: 12pm -11pm Sunday: 1pm-9pm.

Day tickets
For Friday Saturday and the Family day Sunday