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!
Whippingham Christmas Tree Festival
St Mildred’s Church, Whippingham are inviting you to visit for their Christmas Tree Festival this festive season! Expect a magical display of decorated trees, with proceeds going to local charities.
Boxing Day Specials at IW Steam Railway
A fabulous post-Christmas treat for the whole family! After the indulgence of the festive season, enjoy a relaxing train journey through the stunning Isle of Wight countryside.
New Year's Day Specials at IW Steam Railway
Start 2026 with a nostalgic journey on one of the only Isle of Wight attractions open on New Year’s Day!
Sky Presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2026
Sky Presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2026 will take place from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 June. Early Bird Travel Offers on sale now.
Ventnor Fringe
Discover the best new music, comedy and theatre at the Isle of Wight's largest arts festival, Ventnor Fringe. Taking place over 10 days the festival transforms the Island's southernmost town and surrounding coastline to become a stage for hundreds of performances, with venues in even the most unlikely locations.