11th - 19th May 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.
Number of results: 45
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Show / Display
NORTHWOOD
The 2024 Royal Isle of Wight County Show promises a bumper crop of fun and entertainment over two days, spread across 32 acres of Showground and woodland. Experience a slice of rural life and take the opportunity to learn more about the Island’s…
Festival
VENTNOR
The Ventnor Fringe is a unique celebration of the arts, showcasing emerging and established talent across every creative discipline.
LGBTQ+
RYDE
Isle of Wight Pride will take place in 2024 between the 19th and 21st July in Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
More information will follow. Check out the Isle of Wight Pride website for updates as well.
Carnival
NEWPORT
Carnival fever comes to the Island's capital town, various locations around Newport. See website for procession route.
Special Events
HAVENSTREET
With Highland dancing, classic cars and whisky tasting on offer, and a backdrop of steam trains running on the line, look forward to a full day of action.
Be entertained by local bands, including Celtic rock band Wight Hot Pipes, who'll be…
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.
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…
Carnival
SANDOWN
Join in with the carnival fun with Sandown's Main Procession! See website for carnival route.
Carnival
SANDOWN
Join in the fun of Children's Day with Sandown Carnival Children's Procession! See website for carnival route.
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
Festivals
SANDOWN
A heady mix of country fair, pop festival and a vampire’s worst nightmare, this festival offers everything for the family!
Carnival
NEWPORT
Join in the carnival fun with Newport's Illuminated Procession!
Please see website for route details.
Carnival
SANDOWN
Join in the fun and spectacle of Sandown's Illuminated Carnival!
Please see website for route details.
Food
HAVENSTREET
CIDER & CHEESE FESTIVAL
A regular fixture now in the Railway’s events calendar, the Cider & Cheese weekend is always a huge hit with visitors. There are over 30 ciders and a huge variety of cheeses to choose from.
If you can’t decide on…
Food
COWES
The Great Wight Bite, sponsored by Cheverton Farm, is a food & drink festival and will be held at the stunning Northwood House in Cowes.
Enjoy a weekend of gastronomic indulgence and cracking entertainment. There will be chefs, producers and…
Community
Sandown
Brave the Bungee with the Isle of Wight Bungee Jump and support Islanders affected by cancer.
Experience the thrill of a lifetime with our exhilarating 160ft bungee jump – the very first of its kind open to all Islanders! You'll also receive a medal…
Music
NEWPORT
The Isle of Wight's annual jazz festival, now in its 12th year. The event brings the very best of the UK jazz scene to the Island for 4 days of top class music, using venues in and around Newport.
The event is popular with many jazz fans and…
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