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Events on the Isle of Wight

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!

Event Calendar

Location
Category
May 10-18
Isle of WIght Walking Festival
Walking

Spring Walking Festival

The Isle of Wight Walking Festival remains one of the UK’s most loved and largest walking festivals, offering over 150 walks across two nine-day events, for all ages and abilities.

Island Wide All Day
May 11
group of walkers
Walking

Walk the Wight

Celebrating its 35th birthday in 2025, the Island’s largest and most iconic fundraising event, Walk the Wight, returns on 11 May!

Island Wide All Day
May 16
legend - bob marley tribute on stage
Music

Jack Up Events presents: Legend - The Music of Bob Marley Live

When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind! Legend – the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza.

7:30 - 9:45pm
May 17-18
smiling group of hikers
Walking

Follow the Seagulls 2025

Join the brainstrust community on a trek to raise vital funds and awareness, taking on 50 miles of the Isle of Wight's scenic coastal path. 

Island Wide All Day
May 17-18
rydabus
Spectator Sports

Rydabus

The Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum are presenting their Rydabus event weekend on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May.

Ryde All Day
May 18
IOW Takeover
Entertainment

Isle of Wight Takeover

Now in its 10th year, enjoy a family-friendly festival of motoring at Robin Hill Adventure Park!

All Day
May 23-25
stage with busy crowd
Entertainment

Cowes Fringe

Following a very successful 2024, Cowes Fringe is back even bigger for 2025!

Cowes All Day
May 24-25
a red first place rosette ribbon
Entertainment

Isle of Wight Dog Festival

Round up your pack and head to the Island's only festival dedicated to our four-legged friends!

Cowes All Day
May 24-31
actor in cowboy costume firing a gun
Entertainment

Wild West Week at Blackgang Chine

Yeehaw! There’s a buzz around Blackgang Chine as Wild West Week rolls into Cowboy Town! 

All Day

Customer Reviews

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The service was excellent. Travelling with a elderly relative my needs were fully met and they made the journey possible. The staff were very friendly and helpful
Sun, May 11 2025
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Great service
Sun, May 11 2025
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Had trouble hearing the welcoming announcement as too much noise in background.
Sun, May 11 2025