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!
Sunrise Breakfast & Sunset Safari
Experience the sanctuary in a different light. Wildheart Animal Sanctuary invites you to the Sunrise Breakfast and the Sunset Safari this summer!
Cowes Week at Northwood House
Enjoy Cowes Week at Northwood House, where there will be entertainment for everyone.
From Vernon Kay to Vote Pedro. Legendary international DJ in Paul Oakenfold to the firework party with Craig Charles, this is one week not to be missed.
Wight Proms
With everything from comedy to opera, enjoy a festival of open air picnic concerts in the grounds of Northwood House, Cowes.
The Royal Yacht Britannia Exhibition
Sailing Through Royal History is a new pop-up exhibition, taking place 31 July - 29 August 2026, at the historic Commodores House, in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Chale Show
With an incredible mix of entertainment, attractions, and live music, Chale Show makes for a fun, family-friendly day out.
From motorbike and quad stunt shows, to sheepdog and duck displays, there'll be something for everyone to enjoy!
Pier2Pier Sea Swim IOW 2026
The Pier2Pier Sea Swim Isle of Wight is a 1.8 mile open water event organised by the Isle of Wight Marlins Swim Club.
Goodleaf Tree Climbing at Northwood House
Experience Cowes Week (1-7 August 2026) from a whole new angle—high up in the treetops! Goodleaf Tree climbing are returning to Northwood House and Park in Cowes for a day of good times in a tree, plus amazing views and outdoor adventure.
Bicentenary Aerial Display Presented By Red Funnel
Red Funnel ferries are delighted to present a spectacular four plane aerial display at North Sails Cowes Week this August, celebrating 200 years of the iconic sailing event in 2026.
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Come and enjoy a fabulous day out amongst a gathering of truly splendid cars and vehicles of all types, both vintage and modern. With a full day of live music and entertainment, it’s a family day out not to be missed.