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!
Riverfest
Riverfest is a fun free community event which takes place every May by the River in the heart of Newport.
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.
Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair
A day long festival of Folk & Blues set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, with fantastic bands and locally produced food, children's activities, tea tent and real ale tent!
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!
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.
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.
Rydabus
The Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum are presenting their Rydabus event weekend on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May.
Isle of Wight Takeover
Now in its 10th year, enjoy a family-friendly festival of motoring at Robin Hill Adventure Park!
Cowes Fringe
Following a very successful 2024, Cowes Fringe is back even bigger for 2025!