Pack your island holiday with fun things to do
The Isle of Wight is one of the UK's most exciting destinations for festivals and events! There's a wide variety of year-round activities and events, including one of the UK's biggest and best known music festivals, the world's oldest sailing regatta, and a food festival dedicated to one of our most famous exports, garlic!
1960s Weekend at IW Steam Railway
Let the Isle of Wight Steam Railway transport you back to the swinging sixties, in a celebration of fashion, music, and steam!
Jack Up Events presents TaylorMania!
On Saturday 8th June, Jack Up Events are staging an award-winning extravaganza to celebrate the iconic career of Taylor Swift, one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. It's an absolute must-see for all Swifties!
Isle of Wight Festival
The Isle of Wight Festival returns to Seaclose Park in Newport on 20-23 June 2024, with another top line-up!
Wight Wheels 2024
Showcasing the weird and wonderful vehicles from the Island and beyond - a fantastic family day out and perfect for any transport enthusiast!
Cowes Classics Day
Cowes Classics Day is a day to celebrate the past and revive nostalgic memories, with classic cars, famous aircraft, yachts and motor boats on display for all to enjoy.
Ventnor Fringe
A wonderland of pop-up bars and boutique venues, featuring more than 300 artists from across the world!
IW Pride
Isle of Wight Pride returns bigger and better in July 2024 with a weekend event on Harbour Beach, Ryde.
Festival of Heroes
Festival of Heroes returns to The County Showground this July with all your favourite characters who can't wait to meet you!
Pier2Pier Sea Swim IOW 2024
The Pier2Pier Sea Swim Isle of Wight is a 1.8 mile open water event organised by the Isle of Wight Marlins Swim Club.