27th July - 2nd August 24
The Isle of Wight is set for another eventful year with an calendar crammed to bursting. The island's nautical links mean its easy to find events that allow you to spend time in, on or by the water, and with an array of home grown producers on the island, food festivals, aritsan markets and dining experiences feature heavily in the 2024 events calendar. Heading over to the island with the family? Look out for fantastic added-value events being offered at many of the tourist attractions on the island including the Space Weekend, Halloween Fun and lots more community events to celebrate the autumn.
Being an island means water and the coast play a big part in the Isle of Wight's event calendar, from the internationally renowned Round the Island Race and Cowes Week, to the many of the castles that once defended the island's shores which now provide great places to dive into history and offer a great value family day out. Make a visit to Carisbrook Castle (open weekends and holidays only until February half term) and walk the walls with their breathtaking views, or visit one of the most famous houses on the Island, Osborne, it's a great choice whenever you visit. Why not take a stroll down to Queen Victoria's private beach and your visit can combine history, coast and countryside in one!
As half of the Isle of Wight is a Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB), the dramatic scenery and beautiful countryside play a starring role in any visit, with many of the island's events celebrating the islands rural nature and natural beauty including the Isle of Wight walking festival which stretches across the island with over 55 walks on offer (11th - 19th May 24) and the Royal Isle of Wight County Show (13th & 14th July 24).
To find out what's on in Isle of Wight today or this weekend, explore our featured list or use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. On a budget? Look out for the free events (F) happening over the autumn, alongside the plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break.
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The guide below shows our calendar of events on the Isle of Wight. Whether you are local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the 'Map View' button.
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Childrens Events
Newport Road, YARMOUTH
Bouncy Barn Fun at Tapnell Farm Park is back for May Bank Holiday weekend (4th - 6th May).
Enjoy all-weather, high-energy fun with a huge range of inflatable activities suitable for all ages. Expect bouncy slides, bouncy castles and bouncy…
Festival
HAVENSTREET
Join us for this year’s 19th Isle of Wight Real Ale Festival at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway in Havenstreet.
Choose from a huge selection of real ales, there are even a few ciders for those with a sweeter tooth. You’ll have the opportunity…
Walking
CHALE
Great challenges need great settings – and few are better than the Island’s stunning coastal path.
Up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight in May 2024 – all out to push themselves further. It’s along the spectacular southern…
Heritage & History
HAVENSTREET
Join us for a celebration of railway modelling at Havenstreet station. We'll be welcoming a mixture of layouts and traders, on display in The Barn, Freshwater Room and Train Story Discovery Centre.
The layouts and stands confirmed so far…
Walking
ISLANDWIDE
Walk this way! The Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns in Spring and Autumn 2024. The Spring Walking Festival will be from Saturday 11th May to Sunday 19th May and the Autumn Walking Festival will be from Saturday 5th October to Sunday 13th…
Festival
Newport
A day long Festival of Folk & Blues set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, Isle of Wight PO30 3JS.
From the successful launch in 2011, the family friendly festival has been gaining momentum with fantastic bands/artists each year…
Walking
VARIOUS
Walk the Wight will take place on Sunday 12th May in 2024. Join in and make a real difference to Island people.
This annual iconic walk raises funds for the Mountbatten hospice on the Isle of Wight. Fundraising can seem daunting but doesn’t…
Community
Staplers Road, Newport
Arrive intrigued, leave inspired as Platform One partner with Wessex Cancer Support to bring the Island a unique evening of music and fashion from upcoming talent! Suitable for all ages as well as enjoying performances from the music students, the…
Heritage & History
HAVENSTREET
If you love cars, lorries, bikes, trucks or any type of vehicle, then this is the event for you! Everything on display is someone’s pride and joy, from the vintage truck, an old-fashioned bicycle to a modern day beautifully polished car. There will…
Festival
Cowes
This dynamic fringe event in this part of the Isle of Wight will deliver an explosion of art and culture through performances and workshops. Hosted in unique venues throughout the town in Cowes, Cowes Fringe guarantees a memorable weekend…
Festival
Chillerton
The award-winning festival returns from 25th May 2024! Come and see us and find up to 100 scarecrows on the scarecrow trail throughout the villages of Chillerton and Gatcombe. Free entry.
There will once again be a people's vote for the most…
Family
EAST COWES
Join Queen Victoria and her beloved Albert at Osborne for old-fashioned thrills and spills on traditional fairground rides like swing boats and the helter-skelter. Giggle and gasp at the silly antics of the palace Jester and marvel at mesmerising…
Childrens Events
Newport Road, YARMOUTH
Get ready to hop, skip and jump into Shaun the Sheep: Farmathalon Live! at Tapnell Farm Park on the Isle of Wight this May half term (Tuesday 28th – Thursday 30th).
It's a madcap sporting event meets farmyard frolics, where you'll join Shaun…
Music
Porchfield
Enjoy the soulful beats of live reggae performances at the Reggae Festival in Porchfield (outskirts of Newport) on the 1st June.
Sway to the rhythm and dance your worries away in the heart of the Three Rivers Retreat Center. This is your time…
Sporting Events
FRESHWATER
Dramatic cliffs, beautiful coves, a stately home, a world famous pop festival site… the Isle of Wight Festival of Running boasts an unparalleled location!
The Isle of Wight Festival of Running is back in 2024. Events will be added to the…
Sporting Event
WEST COWES
The annual Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, is a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight. The race regularly attracts over 1,000 boats and thousands of sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races in the world…
Special Events
HAVENSTREET
New for 2024 - Step back in time into our unique 1940s setting and sample a range of craft spirits across our station, in the park, in our new Barn Café and even on board our historic steam trains themselves.
Introduce yourself to fabulous…
Festival
NEWPORT
The award winning Isle of Wight Festival is steeped in history and famed for mixing iconic legendary artists with the hottest up and coming acts.
Festival
Newport Harbour, Newport
The Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival is a weekend for local businesses, organisations and communities to celebrate our Biosphere status together, with events for everyone, all over the Island!
There will be talks and practical workshops at the…
Heritage & History
HAVENSTREET
Immerse yourself in Britain's heyday for a memorable and nostalgic day out for all the family. An extraordinary time with even more extraordinary people. Be inspired by the music, dress and food of the era that changed the world.
MUSIC &…
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