Pack your island holiday with fun things to do
The Isle of Wight is one of the UK's most exciting destinations for festivals and events! There's a wide variety of year-round activities and events, including one of the UK's biggest and best known music festivals, the world's oldest sailing regatta, and a food festival dedicated to one of our most famous exports, garlic!
Summer Sailings on SS Shieldhall
Join Steamship Shieldhall on one of her summer excursions to the Solent, and experience the glamour and tradition of steam at sea!
An Evening with James 'The Machine' Wade
Spend an evening in the presence of darts legend James Wade as he visits the Island this June!
Gin & Steam at IW Steam Railway
Join IW Steam Railway for a celebration of gin & steam, with fabulous craft and new gins, rums and vodkas, and enjoy samples as part of your ticket from an array of onsite craft distillers!
Shorwell Midsummer Fair
The 63rd annual Shorwell Midsummer Fair returns to the beautiful grounds of Wolverton Manor!
Ride of Champions
The Ride of Champions is calling all elite riders to take on the ultimate challenge – a gruelling 100-mile journey designed to test your endurance, strength and determination!
Sky Presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2025
Sky Presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2025 will take place from Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 June! Book your festival ferry travel today!
Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival
Enjoy nature and community events for the whole Island, celebrating our UNESCO Biosphere Reserve!
Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day
Head to Ryde for an action-packed day to honour the inspirational individuals who make up our Armed Forces - from currently serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets!
Heart & Stroll Southampton
Join in the first ever Heart & Stroll event and discover family fun all for a great cause!