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!
IW Story Festival
The IW Story Festival is back at the Quays Arts Centre this February Half Term.
Mind Body Soul
The Islands largest wellness event in 2026. For one day only, step into a world of inspiration, connection and holistic wellbeing at the stunning Northwood House.
Isle of Wight Spring Art & Garden Fair
The enormously popular Isle of Wight Spring Art & Garden Fair returns in April, featuring a huge range of quality exhibitors in the beautiful grounds of Northwood House in Cowes.
IOW Ultra Challenge
With three quarter, half, quarter & a 10-mile option – there’s an amazing Isle of Wight Challenge for everyone in 2026!
Walk the Wight
The Island’s largest and most iconic fundraising event, Walk the Wight, returns on 10 May!
Rydabus
The Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum are presenting their Rydabus event weekend on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May.
Cowes Fringe
Following a very successful 2025, Cowes Fringe is back even bigger for 2026!
Three Rivers Festival
Three Rivers Music Festival returns bringing three days of music, creativity, wellness and community to the beautiful rural setting of Durrants Farm, Porchfield.
Sky Presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2026
Sky Presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2026 will take place from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 June. Early Bird Travel Offers on sale now.