Upcoming Events

Isle of Wight Festival Of Running

29/05/2022

Dramatic cliffs, beautiful coves, a stately home, a world famous pop festival site… the Isle of Wight Festival of Running boasts an unparalleled location. The festival has become one of the biggest sporting events on the Island and a favourite of runners from all over the South of England. Over eight days, athletes of all levels can choose from five circular cross-country routes, in the breath-taking west of the Island. Offering The Needles Half, 5km Duver Dash-5km (or 1km for children), Tapnell 10K, Freshwater 5K and for the younger members of the family can join the Childrens Fun Run, around fields adjoining the West Wight Sports & Community Centre

Victoria’s Family Day Out at Osborne

31/05/2022

Where better to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee than the beautiful seaside residence of a former Queen. Joined by Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert, enjoy old fashioned entertainment such side shows, Punch and Judy and traditional fairground rides.

Isle of Wight Festival

16/06/2022

HEADLINERS LEWIS CAPALDI, LIONEL RICHIE, KASABIAN, PETE TONG PRESENTS IBIZA CLASSICS AND MUSE Fresh from a sunshine-filled weekend of music celebrating the 2021 event, we’re thrilled to bring you our first line-up announcement for the 2022 cinch presents the Isle of Wight Festival. Headlining the Main Stage are Lewis Capaldi, Lionel Richie, Kasabian, Pete Tong & the Heritage Orchestra presents Ibiza Classics conducted by Jules Buckley and Muse. Festival promoter John Giddings, said: We couldn’t have asked for a better return to the island this year: we had sunshine all weekend and some fantastic performances. We’re already looking ahead to next year and the artists announced today can’t wait to come and entertain us over 16th – 19th June 2022.

Cowes Classics Week

25/06/2022

Cowes Classics Week is all about racing traditional yachts on the water and enjoying fabulous social events ashore. Metre boats, Classic Racing Dayboats, Classic Yachts, Old Gaffers and Spirit of Tradition Yachts are all welcome to sail varied courses set in the Solent with free high teas, great value parties and suppers at different club venues.

Round The Island Race

25/06/2022

This favourite yacht race is sailing’s answer to the London Marathon as over 1,500 boats, crewed by some of the biggest names in sailing as well as keen amateur sailors, skim past The Needles, the Island’s distinctive rocky structure, round St Catherine’s Point and Bembridge Ledge and back into the Solent. Also, the race weekend is extended to welcome competitors from the rowing and kitesurfing worlds, who will enjoy their own Round the Island on the Thursday and Friday before the main sailing race on Saturday. Spectators can enjoy a fantastic view of all the action from many points on the Island’s breath-taking coastline.

1940s Experience @ Isle of Wight Steam Railway

02/07/2022

A nostalgic day out for all the family. Don your best vintage attire (if you wish), take a ride on the steam train through beautiful countryside, wander the 1940s street scenes where you can purchase vintage clothing and even get your hair pin curled. Admire the vast array of military vehicles including an authentic Spitfire, enjoy tasty treats along with the singing and dancing to music of the era.

Rhythm Tree Festival

08/07/2022

The Isle of Wight’s fun-filled, family friendly festival with an unsurpassed reputation for bringing together a diverse, rich mix of high quality music and family entertainment returns. Rhythm Tree showcases an increasingly diverse range of music with musicians from the Island, UK and beyond.  This safe, friendly, family oriented festival is this year held in Sticelett Farm,Thorness Bay (near Cowes).  Free camping and parking are included in the weekend ticket price

Mardi Gras

09/07/2022

Watch the spectacular procession pass through the streets of Ryde, show casing the very best of the Islands children and young peoples creative carnival experience through learning, creating and performance with the New Carnival Company.  This year is themed Our World, Our Future.

Pride Isle of Wight

16/07/2022

Ventnor Fringe

22/07/2022

A unique creative gathering  on England’s largest Island.  Discover the best new music, comedy & theatre in pop up venues throughout Ventnor.

Newport Main Carnival

23/07/2022

The town of Newport kicks off the carnival season with a vibrant procession around the town. There is also an illuminated carnival on 25th August

Warrior Festival

30/07/2022

Warrior Festival’ sees a whole host of local bands come together at Sandown Airport to support a local charity The Wight Brainy Bunch.

Cowes Week

30/07/2022

Staging up to 40 daily races for around 750 boats and is the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world.  The event offers a great mix of competitive sailing and social activities. The 7,000 competitors range from Olympic and world class professionals to weekend sailors. Up to 100,000 spectators come to watch the sailing, enjoy the parties and live entertainment, and to experience the unique atmosphere. It is genuinely a one-of-a-kind event.  Visitors to Cowes can also get up close to the racing action by going out on a Spectator Boat – trips can be booked online and head out daily from Trinity Landing, just off The Parade Village. To add to the on-the-water action, the lively apres-sail atmosphere at Cowes Week means there are plenty of social and exciting onshore activities for sailors and the thousands of spectators who visit Cowes each year.  Cowes has a fantastic range of pubs, cafes, restaurants and yachts clubs, all welcoming competitors and visitors to the town. Combined with the pop-up venues, bars, retailers at Cowes Yacht Haven, the bars and entertainment at Shepards Marina, Northwood Park Lawn Lounge and the busy Cowes Parade with its Crew Bar and live entertainment, there really is something for everyone.

The Wight Proms

18/08/2022

The annual open-air festival celebrating comedy, musical theatre and classical music.  The 4-day festival normally takes place in the grounds of Northwood House, the grade II* listed Georgian manor house.

Garlic Festival

20/08/2022

Set against a beautiful backdrop of rolling green hills and farmland, the Garlic Festival is located just outside of Newchurch at the heart of the stunning Isle of Wight. Our show is food and entertainment at its very best. A vast array of eats, sights and sounds to suit all tastes and ages. The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival, the islands biggest summer show includes Huge garlic marquees featuring cookery demos all day long; 100’s of arts and craft stalls, businesses and mouth watering food; Local produce to tempt your taste buds; Talented animals and arena entertainment; Live music; Children’s entertainers, archery and giant fun fair.

Isle of Wight Classic Car Extravaganza

03/09/2022

Now in its 21st year, the famous Isle of Wight Charity Classic Car event promises to be the biggest and best ever. Vehicles from all over the UK and mainland Europe will be attending this unique two-day show on the 3rd and 4th September 2022. There will be a spectacular collection of vintage, classic, custom and retro cars and other rare vehicles. This two-day event will guarantee to delight children and adults of all ages.

Ryde Illuminated Carnival

03/09/2022

Rounding off the summer carnival season, this vibrant spectacular is not one to be missed.

Tour of Britain Cycle Race Final Stage

11/09/2022

The Isle of Wight is proud to host the final stage of this thrilling cycling race with the grand finish in historic seaside town of Ryde.  Further route details will be released by the event organisers in the Spring of 2022

Isle of Wight Literary Festival

06/10/2022

A popular annual event in the Isle of Wight calendar, the Isle of Wight Literary Festival will have a range of authors and presenters. Criminal psychology, history, celebrities, good story telling, and of course – subjects related to the Isle of Wight – there will be something for everyone. For further information visit

Santa Specials at Havenstreet Railway

11/12/2022

A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE A traditional Christmas awaits you at Havenstreet. After your train ride, follow the pathway to Santa’s North Pole station, where you’ll be warmly welcomed by our seasonal Station Master and his helpers. Watch and listen to amazing entertainment while you wait, before being led by one of Santa’s helpers to meet the man himself on board a traditionally festive Victorian carriage. Children visiting Santa will receive a wonderful high-quality present. SETTLE BACK FOR A MAGICAL STEAM TRAIN JOURNEY Get the little ones in the Christmas spirit this year by meeting Santa at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Board one of our historic steam trains at Havenstreet for an atmospheric ride through wintery woodland inside our heated and beautifully restored carriages. Feel like you’re travelling in style as you and your family will have your own compartment for your exclusive use, meaning pre-booking is essential. Listen to the evocative sound of steam locomotives as you settle back for the 10 mile round trip.