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!
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!
The Ibiza Orchestra Experience: The Final Encore
This incredible 26 piece orchestra will be performing some of the greatest hits from the famous white isle, for the very last time!
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!
Summer in Nashville
The BIGGEST Nashville party to hit the UK is coming back to the Isle of Wight on Sunday the 5th July 2026! Get ready for a big Country music themed bash featuring artists from the USA, amazing BBQ food and more.
Jack Up Events presents Dancing Queens & Boyband Dreams
Retro Staycations, the Isle of Wight’s award-winning glamping retreat and vintage campsite, is set to host a spectacular summer weekender packed with music, nostalgia, and festival vibes.
Round the Island Race
The iconic Round the Island Race is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Regularly attracting over 1,200 boats and around 10,000 sailors, it’s one of the UK’s biggest sports participation events.