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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
Feb 19-21
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Arts, Crafts & Culture

IW Story Festival

The IW Story Festival is back at the Quays Arts Centre this February Half Term.

Newport All Day
Feb 21
Mind body soul
Arts, Crafts & Culture

Mind Body Soul

The Islands largest wellness event in 2026. For one day only, step into a world of inspiration, connection and holistic wellbeing at the stunning Northwood House.

Cowes 10am - 5pm
May 16-17
rydabus
Spectator Sports

Rydabus

The Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum are presenting their Rydabus event weekend on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May.

Ryde All Day
Jun 18-21
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Entertainment

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.

Newport All Day
Jul 17-26
ventnor fringe
Entertainment

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.

Ventnor All Day
Oct 10-11
wightrider
Entertainment

Wightrider

The Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum are presenting their Wightrider weekend on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025.

Island Wide All Day

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