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!
Waverley Beer Festival
A three-day charity beer and cider festival raising funds for Beaulieu Respite and Children’s Home.
Westover Farm Pumpkin Patch
Set in the beautiful West Wight countryside with views across the Solent, visitors can grab a wheelbarrow and explore the patch to find their perfect pumpkin!
Dash in the Dark Isle of Wight
Dash in the Dark returns on Saturday 3 October 2026 to a brand-new location: Robin Hill! Gather your glow gang and get ready to walk, jog, run or dance your way around this special night time mission!
Isle of Wight Literary Festival
Enjoy engaging talks by over 50 celebrated speakers from the worlds of football, showbiz, true crime, comedy, design, and more!
Wightrider
The Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum are presenting their Wightrider weekend on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2026.
Vulpro Community Day
Get ready for a wild family day out! Food, fun & unforgettable experiences - all while helping Vulpro protect Africa’s vultures.
Fan TC Con
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, and excitement as Fan TC Con returns to the Isle of Wight in 2026! Join us on Saturday 24 October at 1Leisure Medina in Newport for a celebration of all things film, TV, and pop culture.
Dark Woods Outdoor Cinema at Robin Hill
Leave the living room behind and experience classic horror under the stars at Dark Woods Outdoor Cinema at Robin Hill Adventure Park.
Spooktacular Halloween Fun at Robin Hill
Head to the magical Woodland Ponds for a hauntingly fun family Halloween evening like no other!