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!
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.
Isle of Wight Scooter Rally
This August Bank Holiday, scores of scooterists will once again take over the Island in a spectacle like no other!
Needles and Knolls
Wight Orienteers celebrate 50 years with two days of orienteering races at the sites of the island’s two iconic lighthouses. Come and join us!
Wolverton Manor Garden Fair
The Island's largest Garden Fair offers fun and entertainment for the whole family with a weekend packed full of live shows, demonstrations, re-enactments, children’s activities, magic shows, and more!
Isle of Wight Morris Minor Rally
The Annual Isle of Wight Morris Minor Rally is being held on Sunday 6 September, and this year the Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Wight Buggin'
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of family fun, funky vibes, and camping cool at Wight Buggin’ 2026 – the Isle of Wight’s favourite VW and camping festival, set in the breathtaking surroundings of Retro Staycations, awarded Best Campsite 2025.
Music in the City
Head to Southampton for an inclusive celebration of music and vibrant cultural heritage, with 300 performances over 50 quirky venues!
Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend
The Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend is back for 2026, bringing incredible live music to multiple venues in Newport over 16 - 20 September.
Isle of Wight Steampunk Festival
This September, join in as Steampunk enthusiasts from near and far come together to celebrate their love for all things Victorian-era and beyond!