On the 40th anniversary of the release of Bohemian Rhapsody The Isle of Wight Festival has revealed that Queen & Adam Lambert will be the Sunday night headliners at next years event, it will be their only UK Festival appearance in 2016.

Quee & Adam Lambert to headline IOW

Brian May said: “I think Queen at The Isle of Wight Festival is a date that was long overdue. How incredible to take on this challenge at this point in our lives. With an injection of new blood in the shape of the incredible Adam Lambert, Queen will be ready to tear it up on this legendary stage in 2016. Freddie would have loved it. Can’t wait.

Festival Director John Giddings commented: “It’s an honour for us to have Queen + Adam Lambert at our festival. It’s the perfect way for us to celebrate our 15th anniversary. Queen’s music appeals to people of all generations and it’s hard to think of another band with such a famous collection of songs. It’s going to be an incredible moment for The Isle of Wight Festival when they share these songs with us.”

Tickets: Weekend with/without Camping - £195
Student - £175
Teen - £145
Children under 12 - free 

The Isle of Wight Festival also offers a wide range of Glamping options