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!
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!
Cowes Week
For 200 years, Cowes Week has been a world-famous rite of passage for any sailing enthusiast, and a real celebration of the sport.
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.
St James Jigsaw Puzzle Festival
There are puzzles for everyone – from collectors’ items to children’s puzzles; from traditional country scenes to the latest 3D, double-side, murder mystery, crossword and impossipuzzles, not forgetting the wasgij and mirrored image. It has to be seen to be believed!
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
The world-famous Isle of Wight Garlic Festival returns in August! A family friendly festival with a curious mixture of garlic, late-sixties pop festival ambiance and country fair, with masses of entertainment for children and adults.
E-Bee Wight Stars - Electric Dirt Bike Festival
Enjoy a week of action packed electric racing on e-dirt bikes at Smallbrook Stadium and Robin Hill Adventure Park. One of the first 'offshore' events of it's kind.
East Cowes Carnival
East Cowes will see the return of its much-loved carnival on Saturday 22 August. The revived carnival aims to put East Cowes back on the map with vibrant, homemade floats, dance troupes, and community participation.