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Events on the Isle of Wight

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!

Event Calendar

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Category
Nov 13-15
Dicken House Party
Entertainment

Dickens Christmas House Party - The Royal Hotel

Slip back into the world of Charles Dickens with a captivating weekend at The Royal Hotel, Isle of Wight.

Step into a world of wit, warmth and wonder as The Royal Hotel proudly presents its Dickens House Party - an exclusive new weekend event celebrating Charles Dickens’ works and his rich connection to the Isle of Wight

Ventnor All Day
Feb 18-20
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Arts, Crafts & Culture

IW Story Festival

The IW Story Festival is back for 2027 at the Quays Arts Centre for the February Half Term.

Newport All Day
Jun 17-20
Festival stage lit up in the dark with confetti
Entertainment

Sky Presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2027

Sky Presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2027 will take place from Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 June. 

Newport All Day
Jul 16-18
wytwoods
Entertainment

Wytwoods Festival 2027

WYTWOODS 2027 opens its doors on 16th, 17 & 18th of July, join us for our 2nd edition of WYTWOODS FESTIVAL with 3 days and nights of music, arts and wellness with camping & glamping included.

WYTWOODS is rooted in exploration and real connection. A forest escape where sound and nature intertwine – lose yourself in the moment, find yourself in the rhythm, however it hits you.
 

Newport All Day

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