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!
Picnic in the Park at Northwood House
Call your friends, plan your picnic and come on down for a fantastic free afternoon of family fun and entertainment within the grounds of Northwood House in the heart of Cowes.
Shorwell Midsummer Fair
The 64th annual Shorwell Midsummer Fair returns to the beautiful grounds of Wolverton Manor!
Wight Wheels
Showcasing the weird and wonderful vehicles from the Island and beyond - a fantastic family day out and perfect for any transport enthusiast!
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.
Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival
Find hidden gems, unearth expert local knowledge and enjoy our beautiful and vibrant island nature.
Heart & Stroll Southampton
Back again for 2026, join in the Heart & Stroll event and discover family fun all for a great cause!
Sausage and Cider Festival
The Sausage and Cider festival returns to the Isle of Wight! Landing in Robin Hill on Saturday 4th of July 2026.
Red Squirrel Ride
Unlike many challenge events, the Red Squirrel Ride is largely traffic-free, making extensive use of the Island’s extensive network of old railway paths and cycle trails. Choose between two circular routes – 34 and 16 miles.
Run Wild!
Get ready, get set… Run Wild!
Celebrate the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary 50th anniversary in style by signing up to their new 5K fancy-dress fun run on Sunday, 5th July!