2nd - 8th August 2025
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 (7th June 2025) and Cowes Week (2nd - 8th August 2025), 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 (winter months, weekends only), 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, don't miss the West Wight Chilly Hilly 10 mile run, a great way to experience the stunning views or the returning Isle of Wight Walking Festival (10th - 18th May 2025 or 4th - 12th October 2025). You'll find lots of family fun events to enjoy over the festive period, including the award-winning immersive Christmas at Tapnell Farm Park (1st December - 24th December), the chance to visit Father Christmas at Osborne (30th November - 22nd December 24), Boxing Day Specials with Isle of Wight Steam Railway (26th December).
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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Christmas
NEWCHURCH
We are delighted to be hosting the hugely popular I Love Wight Pop Up Christmas Shop again this year in our Allium Barn at The Garlic Farm daily from 9th November to 24th December.
There will also be a special Artisan Christmas Market weekend…
Participatory Event
Wroxall, Ventnor
Spend two unforgettable hours with a member of the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and experience time behind the scenes.
This fantastic experience is a must for any donkey or animal lovers, giving the chance to feed and interact with the…
Christmas
East Cowes
Join Father Christmas at Osborne this December for a magical way to start the festive season.
Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to tell some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree.
After…
Christmas
East Cowes
Join our Victorian butlers at Osborne this Christmas season for a barrel of laughs and festive fun!
Enjoy lively stories, entertaining plays and hands-on activities, including the chance to create your very own traditional Christmas cracker to…
Christmas
YARMOUTH
Tapnell Farm Park’s award-winning immersive Christmas experience is back! Embark on an enchanting new journey with new characters and storyline, in “Christmas at Tapnell …. No time like the present!” An all-weather Christmas experience for…
Christmas
NEWPORT
The popular Christmas Lights Tour is back this December and we cannot wait to welcome you on board! Get wrapped up ready for a unique festive experience for all the family aboard an open top bus. We have added in extra dates due to demand and hope…
Christmas
HAVENSTREET
Santa’s helpers are waiting to give you a magical, classic Christmas. After your train ride, follow the winter walkway to Santa’s North Pole station in the Train Story Discovery Centre, where the seasonal Station Master and his helpers are waiting…
Tour
Ryde
Discover more about the iconic hovercraft which takes passengers on their daily commute or for a day visit to the Isle of Wight from Portsmouth. The behind the scenes tour is offers the chance to get up close and personal and learn more about our…
Christmas
Wroxall
Visit the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary on Saturday 14th December and Sunday 15th December for a relaxed, musical start to the festive season.
Surrounded by their donkeys and sheep, they'll be hosting an afternoon of singing and storytelling…
Christmas
Sandown
Join us for our special Wildheart Wonderland this December!
Santa needs your help, come and join his team of Elves this Christmas at the Sanctuary!
Christmas
HAVENSTREET
After the indulgence of the festive season enjoy a relaxing train journey through the stunning Isle of Wight countryside. Settle back in a cosy carriage as you take in the 10-mile round trip.
Stretch your legs by taking the train to Wootton to…
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…
Family
HAVENSTREET
One of the few attractions open on the Isle of Wight on New Year’s Day!
After the indulgence of the festive season enjoy a relaxing train journey through the stunning Isle of Wight countryside. Settle back in a cosy carriage as you take in the…
New Year
Sandown
Join us as we celebrate the new year with a spectacular fireworks display, launched from the end of Sandown Pier! For the best viewing spots, find a space along Sandown Esplanade and be in the front row of the display!
FREE ENTRY! Donations are…
Theatre
Newport
A Night to Remember with Football Icon & Sky Sports Pundit Paul Merson!
This exclusive show will feature a VIP meet-and-greet, a LIVE & UNSCRIPTED interview with Paul and the event host, Kenzie Benali, who has interviewed some of the biggest sports…
Walking
ISLANDWIDE
Walk this way! The Isle of Wight Walking Festival will return in Spring 2025 (10th - 18th May) and Autumn 2025 (4th - 12th October).
An event for keen hikers, relaxed wanderers, and curious explorers alike, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival is…
Show / Display
NORTHWOOD
The Royal Isle of Wight County Show – one of the Island’s flagship events – returns in 2025 on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July. Since 1833 it’s been an opportunity for the agricultural community to come together and showcase their talents,…
Festival
VENTNOR
The Ventnor Fringe is a unique celebration of the arts, showcasing emerging and established talent across every creative discipline.
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.
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