Mersea Island, Essex · 7th – 9th August 2026

3 days. 5 stages. One proper island escape

Welcome to Secret Island Festival

This is our 6th edition and we’re e excited to welcome the family back! This year we will be running for 3 days with camping for the first time, and we can’t wait to take you on the journey with us as we grow.

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.

Music

Five stages. One island.

Each stage has its own personality — from sunlit afternoons on the field to all-night sessions by the water.

Stage 1

The Lighthouse

Main stage. Headline live electronic acts and big-room moments under open sky.

Stage 2

The Sand Bar

House and disco from breakfast to last light, with the estuary as the backdrop.

Stage 3

Causeway

UK garage, breakbeat and bassline. Loud, sweaty, joyful.

Stage 4

The Driftwood

A full range of flavours to compliment the weekend.

Stage 5

The Cactus

Acoustic, ambient and spoken word — Sunday recovery, in the best way.

To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Secret Island Festival tickets from Skiddle .