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!
Ventnor Fringe
A wonderland of pop-up bars and boutique venues featuring artists from across the world, Ventnor Fringe will return to take over a whole host of eclectic venues from 18-27 July 2025.
Summer at Tapnell Farm Park
Tapnell Farm Park is dialling up the fun this summer with an action-packed programme of daily animal encounters, all-weather adventures, and two showstopping weekly events – all included with Farm Park admission.
Festival of Heroes
Festival of Heroes returns to The County Showground this July with all your favourite characters who can't wait to meet you!
Proms '25
Have your flags at the ready and don’t miss your chance to be part of this special occasion!
Summer Fest at Blackgang Chine
Get ready for a summer evening like no other on the Isle of Wight! Don’t miss out on this exciting event full of laughter, music, and good vibes - every Wednesday from 30 July - 27 August.
Cowes Week
For almost 200 years, Cowes Week has been a world-famous rite of passage for any sailing enthusiast, and a real celebration of the sport.
Pier2Pier Sea Swim IOW 2025
The Pier2Pier Sea Swim Isle of Wight is a 1.8 mile open water event organised by the Isle of Wight Marlins Swim Club.
Wight Proms
With everything from comedy to opera, enjoy a festival of open air picnic concerts in the grounds of Northwood House, Cowes.