isle of Wight events

Quay Arts Centre - 4 May
A Comic Con style event showcasing local artists and COS Play meet and greets

Tapnell Farm - 4-6 May
Expect a huge range of inflatable activities like slides, bouncy castles, an assault course and more!
 

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - 4-6  May
A must go for ale lovers, with a huge selection to try and buy, with national favourites and local brews on offer too. 

All Island - 4 & 5 May
Challenge yourself running or walking 106km around the Island, with spectacular views and plenty of leg burning hills! 

All Island - 5 May
A free cycling event around the Island, with a 55km and a 100km route with spectacular views of land and sea. 

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary - 5 May
Enjoy ‘Raw Samba’, stalls, meet the donkeys, discover rare breed sheep, take part in a Shetland Inhand Show and a dog show. 

Shorwell - 11 May
A folk and blues fair set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor. 

Newport - 11 May
A free and fun day out for all the family, with CBeebies Swashbuckling presenter, Gemma Hunt bringing the pirate shenanigans.

All Island - 11 - 19 May
Sign up for guided walks and hikes with local walk leaders, with options for all interests, ages and mobilities.

All Island - 12 May
Walk from east to west in aid of Mountbatten, with a half, flat and kids walk to sign up for too. 

Northwood House - 18 & 19 May
Find plants, gardening equipment, arts, crafts and more. 

All Island - 18 & 19 May
Discover the Island by classic bus, visiting various attractions. Hop on and off as you like.

Isle of Wight Railway - 19 May
If you love cars, lorries, bikes, trucks, or any kind of vehicle, this is the event for you!

Isle of Wight County Show Ground - 18 & 19 May
An event for car enthusiasts and their families, with car exhibitions and contents, a family area, dog show and a Takeover Party on Saturday night. 

Cowes - 24-26 May
Cowes comes alive with dazzling performances from DJs, entertainers, comedians and more over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Tapnell Farm - 28-30 May
Shaun’s take on the Heptathlon! From 20m Sheep Hopper races to a cabbage shot-put, get involved.

Chillerton & Gatcombe - 25 May - 1 June
Find up to 100 scarecrows through the villages, with a public vote to decide the winners. Maps are available from the Gallybagger Inn with live music each day. 

Porchfield - 1 June
Sway to the rhythm and dance to the beat with performances from The Ohmz, Lee-Lee Reid, Levi Collins, Don Smivvy, DJ Missi Strut, Azadi and many more. 

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - 1 & 2 June 
The Beatles and Rolling Stones are in the charts, Carnaby Street is 'swinging', the pound has been devalued, and Sandie Shaw has just won the Eurovision Song Contest – head back in time to 1967!

Freshwater - 2-9 June
A unique running event with spectacular views, there’s a run for everyone including the iconic Needles half marathon, a kids fun run, the Freshwater 5k, a 10 race and more!

Newport - 5 June
The UK's No.1 vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the limelight with a spectacular anniversary show at Medina Theatre.

Ryde - 8 June
Award-winning Taylor Swift tribute, Katy Ellis, pays homage to the ‘Era’s’ tour with a live band, costumes and incredible performances. The most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you’ll see at a fraction of the price!

Cowes - 15 June
Over 1000 boats race around the Island, leaving from Cowes and heading west. Best places to see the fleet are Cowes Green, rounding the Needles, passing St Catherine's Lighthouse, Culver Down and Bembridge beach.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - 15 & 16 June
Step back in time to the 1940s and enjoy an array of craft gins and spirits to sample, as well as gin bars (and events bars) with live music and the chance to ride the “Gin Train” – enjoy a tipple on the move.

Newport - 20-23 June
The Island’s own festival returns, with headlines Green Day, Pet Shop Boys, Prodigy, The Streets and more!

Island Wide - 29-30 June
Celebrate the Island’s biosphere together, with nature walks, craft sessions, open days at nature sites, local talks, sessions on green energy, nature friendly gardening tips, music, story telling and more!

Chale - 30 June
See weird and wonderful vehicles from the Island and beyond, a fun filled family day out for any travel enthusiast!

Ryde - 30 June
The Island’s official Armed Forces day, show your support for our troops and veteran’s at this family friendly event, with military and marching bands, live demos and more.