All the Queens Horses 20th - 22nd August
The Isle of Wight is set for another eventful year with an calendar crammed to bursting. The island's nautical links mean it's easy to find events that allow you to spend time in, on or by the water, and with an array of homegrown producers on the island, food festivals, artisan 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 real ale fairs, garlic festivals, sundown safaris, and lots more community events to celebrate the summer.
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 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, the coast and the countryside in one!
As half of the Isle of Wight is a National Landscape, previously known as an 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 island's rural nature and natural beauty including the second Isle of Wight walking festival of the year which stretches across the island with over 55 walks on offer (5th - 13th October 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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Festival
VENTNOR
The Ventnor Fringe is a unique celebration of the arts, showcasing emerging and established talent across every creative discipline.
Carnival
SANDOWN
Join in the fun of Children's Day with Sandown Carnival Children's Procession! See website for carnival route.
Carnival
SANDOWN
Join in with the carnival fun with Sandown's Main Procession! See website for carnival route.
Sporting Event
WEST COWES
Since 1826 Cowes Week has played a key part in the British sporting summer calendar and is one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events.
Childrens Events
Newport Road, YARMOUTH
From Saturday 27th July to Friday 30th August, you can enjoy a fun packed summer bonanza guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained, come rain or shine at Tapnell Farm Park.
As well as our award-winning farm play (bouncy pillows, sledge…
Concert
HAVENSTREET
We welcome back the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra for their fourth outdoor concert at Havenstreet station. This event has become a firm favourite in our calendar - enjoy fabulous music with steam trains as a backdrop. Read a review of our 2022…
Food
HAVENSTREET
NEW FOR 2024
We are introducing our new ‘Fish & Chip Evenings’ on Tuesdays throughout July and August this summer. Enjoy a relaxed evening that includes a proper Fish and Chip supper and a ride through the Island's countryside in the luxury of…
Childrens Events
NEWPORT
Ahoy, me hearties! Set sail for Carisbrooke Castle this summer and get ready for a spectacular adventure on the high seas.
See some of history's most famous pirates fight it out at close quarters, and listen to them tell their tales of booty,…
Nature
Sandown
Head out with the team from Dinosaur Isle Museum for a fossil hunting walk. These really popular walks will take you to fantastic locations to find fossils and learn about the geology of the Isle of Wight and about palaeontology.
Fossil walks…
Comedy
NEWPORT
Join Britain's best loved funny man on his marathon swim as he resists the pull of the under-current of radical sensibilities of the woke minority.
Slap on the Goose fat and battle through the dark and murky woke infested waters and join him…
Theatre
Shanklin
Get ready to be whisked away on a magical journey as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Shanklin Theatre this summer!
The first ever Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice production to be publicly performed, it's an absolute…
Heritage & History
NEWPORT
Go back in time and get closer to the action as rival knights compete in the ultimate test of strength and skill at the Carisbrooke Castle Knights' Tournament.
Four armoured knights and their squires will clash in four gruelling rounds, and…
Family
SANDOWN
The popular Sunrise Breakfasts are returning to Wildheart Animal Sanctuary this summer.
Doors open from 8.30am so you can have a delicious breakfast while enjoying a rare early morning encounter with our rescued animals.
The Sunrise…
Extreme Sports
Sandown
Take to the skies with Wessex Cancer Support and help
local families affected by cancer.
We're looking for 15 adrenaline junkies to join our Wessex Cancer Support Skydiving Team taking on the 10,000ft drop! Experience amazing views above the Isle…
Music
WEST COWES
The Wight Proms returns for eight days between the 9th and 18th August 2024. Set in the grounds of Northwood House, a Grade II listed country manor house in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, the festival celebrates summer with classical proms, comedy,…
Carnival
SANDOWN
We’re excited to announce the dates for Sandown Bay Regatta 2024!
Saturday 10th August 2024
Sunday 11th August 2024
Keep an eye on our Facebook Page and this event page for updates.
Festival
Ashey Road, Ryde
Summer’s just around the corner! - Celebrate the biggest feel-good hits at this year’s Jack Up Summer Party
Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate Summer celebration at this year’s Jack Up Summer Party! The two-day extravaganza, taking…
Heritage & History
NEWPORT
Experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four legendary knights compete in the grand medieval joust. See lances shatter, feel the thunder of hooves and hear the roar of the crowd as reputations are won and lost. Our fearless…
Carnival
VENTNOR
Join in the carnival fun of Ventnor's Main Procession followed by a grand firework display!
Please see website for more details.
Community
Sandown
Showcasing Isle of Wight services that support your continued independence at home
Older Persons Good Living Show
17th August | 10AM - 4PM
Sandown Airport
FREE Entry
A free community event for our older and ageing members of the Isle of Wight.…
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