Monster Truck Motorfest
Monster Truck Motorfest is coming to the Isle of Wight this May! This large-scale family motorsport and entertainment event features live monster truck action, arena shows, stunt performances, live music, fairground attractions, food vendors, and family entertainment you won't want to miss!
Travel Offer:
Foot Passenger Day Return - Adult: £14 | Child: £7
20% Off Vehicle Ferry Travel
Valid: 9-10 May
T&C's apply, see below.
What's On
Monster Truck Motorfest is coming to the Isle of Wight! This large-scale family motorsport and entertainment event features live monster truck action, arena shows, stunt performances, live music, fairground attractions, food vendors, and family entertainment you won't want to miss!
Expect an action-packed weekend featuring:
- Monster Truck shows
- Stunt displays
- Funfair & attractions
- Live entertainment
…and SO much more!
📍 Royal Isle of Wight Showground, Cowes
📅 9th & 10th May 2026
🕛10 am - 7:30pm
Get ready… this one is going to be MASSIVE 💪
Tickets on sale now
Saturday tickets - £22.25
Sunday tickets - £22.25
Kids under two go free!
Buy your tickets here.
For more information visit the Monster Truck Motorfest website or their facebook page.
Getting There
By Car: Royal Isle of Wight County Showground, 490 Newport Rd, Cowes PO31 8QU
By Bus: Hop on our Red Jet service to West Cowes and sail over in just 28 minutes. From there, take the Southern Vectis no.1 bus from Cowes to Newport. Plan your journey here.
Travel Offer T&C'S
Vehicle Ferry: Valid for a day return on either 9 or 10 May 2026 with up to 7 people (additional passenger rates available) in a car. Subject to availability. Conditions: Not valid with any other Red Funnel offer or concession, including standard Travel Card holder discounts. Valid for new bookings only. We reserve the right to withdraw this promotion without prior notice. Standard conditions of carriage apply †A £5 handling charge applies to telephone bookings. Offer available online only.
Red Jet: Valid for a day-return trip taken 9 or 10 May 2026, on any sailing between Southampton and West Cowes. Carriage is subject to availability and is on a first come first served basis. Note: It is not possible to pre-book specific sailing times with these tickets. Offer available online only.
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