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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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Halloween
SHANKLIN
Dare to be scared this year at the Halloween Spooktacular at Shanklin Chine!
Join us for a month-long event filled with eerie decorations, animatronics, live actors and spine-chilling surprises. Be prepared to come face to face with anything…
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…
Family
YARMOUTH
Once again, Tapnell Farm is celebrating the humble pumpkin this October with the Pumpkin Trail on 12th & 13th and 19th – 31st October, plus the Pumpkin Festival from 28th – 31st October.
The Pumpkin Trail is a lovely meander through the field…
Festival
HAVENSTREET
Head to our Autumn beer festival for a celebration of beer and steam.
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 to try local brews from Yates’, Goddards…
Tour
Ryde
A weekend of classic buses for everyone to enjoy. Travel is free. Detailed timetables and bus info is in the programme.
Family
YARMOUTH
Back for another year celebrating everything Pumpkin. Come to Tapnell Farm to enjoy lots of pumpkin related festivities including pick your own pumpkin, axe throwing, pumpkin carving and more!
There will be pumpkin themed treats, licensed bar…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Sandown
This October Half Term, embark on a Myths and Legends adventure at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary with our new Escape Room and Adventure Trail! PLUS: Don't miss out on our Kids 2-for-1 Offer*! Open every day from 10am to 4pm. What's on:
Join…
Halloween
Carisbrooke, NEWPORT
Join English Heritage every day of the half term holidays for Halloween fun.
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Carisbrooke Castle this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to…
Theatre
Newport
Get ready to experience an unforgettable evening with one of the most charismatic footballing legends, Paul Merson! An evening with Football icon and Sky Sports Soccer Saturday pundit Paul Merson will be live at Medina Theatre on the Isle of Wight…
Family
Newport
It's treats all round this Halloween, as Made to Measure Productions brings HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR to town!
You'll need to get ready for rib-tickling laughter and bags of audience participation as you join our intrepid explorers on the…
Family
VENTNOR
Celebrate life and immerse yourself in a magical world at Blackgang Chine at the Fiesta of the Dead during October half term on selected days (25th, 26th, 29th, 30th and 31st October).
Experience the vibrant eruption of light and colour…
Fireworks
BEMBRIDGE
Bembridge Fireworks Night will be held at Bembridge Youth and Community Centre on the 25th October from 6:30pm until 8:30pm.
This year there will be stalls in the hall, food stalls outside and the bar will be open all night with fireworks at…
Heritage & History
HAVENSTREET
It’s wickedly, wonderful fun this half term as witches, wizards and other ghouls take over Havenstreet.
It wouldn’t be Halloween without a little magic and we have a real life magician conjuring up a few tricks. Meet the friendly witches of…
Fireworks
VENTNOR
Blackgang Chine is hosting a one-off special event to see the season out with a literal bang as they present what they say will be their biggest firework display ever.
Already known for their clifftop firework displays throughout the summer,…
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
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
Newport
Get the festive season started at Newport Minster with an evening of Christmas classics from a variety of local talent!
Can't wait for that Christmassy feeling, the excitement and the nostalgia? Wessex Cancer Support is ready to get your festive…
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
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…
Sporting Event
Freshwater
West Wight Chilly Hilly is back in 2024 on Sunday 8th December!
What better way to begin winter festivities than with a 10 mile run in the spectacular West Wight countryside? Taking in cliff paths, beaches, wooded glades and spectacular views,…
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