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!
Little Bears in Care
Seventeen Southampton City Council ‘Little Bears in Care’ will be appearing at a variety of locations across the city. The theme of this year’s Foster Care Fortnight is ‘This is Fostering’.
Isle of Wight Open Studios
Explore the Island through artists, studios and creative spaces across the Isle of Wight. Discover artwork from over 90 participating artists at the Quay Arts, a unique opportunity to experience the Island’s creative community first-hand.
Cowes Fringe
Back for 2026, Cowes Fringe features an exciting and diverse line-up of nine events spanning theatre, live music, comedy, family entertainment and creative workshops.
Ticket to Ryde - May Bank Holiday
Situated along the seafront just a stone’s throw from Ryde’s golden sand beaches, this free-to-attend mini-festival provides a rich mix of bank holiday entertainment for both Island residents and visitors!
Playing the Field Festival
Join us at Playing the Field Festival 2026 in Southampton – a two-day celebration of live music, family fun, and unforgettable festival vibes!
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.
An Evening with Peter Shilton
Get ready to honour the vibrant legacy of football as we anticipate the 2026 World Cup. Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring Peter Shilton CBE, England's iconic goalkeeper.
Isle of Wight Festival of Running
Back for 2026, the Isle of Wight Festival of Running takes place between 31 May - 7 June with a whole host of runs to take part in.
The Wight Land Rover Campout
The Wight Land Rover Campout is a brand-new weekend gathering for overland and 4x4 enthusiasts. Taking place from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th June 2026, set in the breathtaking surroundings of Retro Staycations, awarded Best Campsite 2025.