What's On Isle of Wight

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. 

What's on in Isle of Wight this weekend?

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).

What's on in Isle of Wight?

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.  

• 29th March - 12th April 24, The Great Railway Easter Hunt at Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havestreet, Isle of Wight
• 30th March 24, Jack Up The 60s with the Zoots, Shanklin, Isle of Wight
• 30th March 24, Easter Firework Eggstravanganza, Sandown, Isle of Wight (F)
• 2nd - 4th, 9th - 11th April 24, Alice's Easter Wonderland at Tapnell Farm Park, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
• 6th - 14th April 24 The Big Brick Build at Osborne, East Cowes, Isle of Wight
• 20th - 21st April 24, Island Car Centre Sandown Sprint, Sandown, Isle of Wight
• 4th - 5th May 24, Real Ale Festival at Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet, Isle of Wight
• 11th May 24, Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair, Newport, Isle of Wight 
• 11th - 12th May 24,  Model Railway Exhibition at Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet, Isle of Wight
• 12th May 24, Walk the Wight, Isle of Wight
• 11th - 19th May 24, Isle of Wight Walking Festival, Island Wide, Isle of Wight (SF)
• 24th - 26th May 24, Cowes Fringe, Cowes, Isle of Wight
• 15th June 24, Round the Island Race, West Cowes Isle of Wight
• 20th - 23rd June 24, Isle of Wight Festival, Newport, Isle of Wight

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Isle of Wight Events near me

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.