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!
Riverfest
Riverfest is a fun free community event which takes place every May by the River in the heart of Newport.
Walk the Wight
The Island’s largest and most iconic fundraising event, Walk the Wight, returns on 10 May!
Rydabus
The Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum are presenting their Rydabus event weekend on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May.
Isle of Wight Takeover
Now in its 11th year, enjoy a family-friendly annual event celebrating car enthusiasts passion for their cars.
Cowes Fringe
Following a very successful 2025, Cowes Fringe is back even bigger for 2026!
Three Rivers Festival
Three Rivers Music Festival returns bringing three days of music, creativity, wellness and community to the beautiful rural setting of Durrants Farm, Porchfield.
Isle of Wight Festival of Running
Back for 2026, the Isle of Wight Festival of Running takes place between 31 May - 7 June with a whole host of runs to take part in.
Isle of Wight Sheepdog Trials
Bring your picnic blankets and enjoy a FREE family-friendly weekend at the Isle of Wight Sheepdog Trials in Havenstreet!
Shorwell Midsummer Fair
The 64th annual Shorwell Midsummer Fair returns to the beautiful grounds of Wolverton Manor!