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!
New Year's Day Specials at IW Steam Railway
Start 2026 with a nostalgic journey on one of the only Isle of Wight attractions open on New Year’s Day!
Rydabus
The Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum are presenting their Rydabus event weekend on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May.
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.
Ventnor Fringe
Discover the best new music, comedy and theatre at the Isle of Wight's largest arts festival, Ventnor Fringe. Taking place over 10 days the festival transforms the Island's southernmost town and surrounding coastline to become a stage for hundreds of performances, with venues in even the most unlikely locations.
Wightrider
The Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum are presenting their Wightrider weekend on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025.