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!
Light the South
Light the South, a national arts trail of stunning Lighthouse sculptures, kicks off on 12th July across Southampton, Cowes, and East Cowes.
Ventnor Fringe
A wonderland of pop-up bars and boutique venues, featuring more than 300 artists from across the world!
Cowes Week
For almost 200 years, Cowes Week has been a world-famous rite of passage for any sailing enthusiast, and a real celebration of the sport.
Pirates! At Carisbrooke Castle
Set sail for Carisbrooke Castle this summer and get ready for a spectacular adventure on the high seas!
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!
Knights' Tournament at Carisbrooke Castle
Go back in time and get up close to the action as rival knights compete in the ultimate test of strength and skill at the Carisbrooke Castle Knights’ Tournament!
Wight Proms
With everything from comedy to opera, enjoy a festival of open air picnic concerts in the grounds of Northwood House, Cowes.
Jack Up Summer Party
Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate Summer celebration at this year’s Jack Up Summer Party! The two-day extravaganza promises to bring all the fun with a sensational line-up featuring world-class tribute acts and original artists.
Legendary Joust at Carisbrooke Castle
Experience an exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four legendary knights compete in the grand medieval joust. See lances shatter, feel the thunder of hooves and hear the roar of the crowd as reputations are won and lost.