Wight Proms
Enjoy a festival of open air picnic concerts in the grounds of Northwood House, Cowes.
Secure your ferry travel today and SAVE!
- £13.50 (Adult) Red Jet day return
- £6.70 (Child) Red Jet day return
- 20% off Vehicle Ferry travel
What's On
The annual Wight Proms festival brings famous faces from the worlds of comedy, opera, drag, country music, sport, musical theatre, dance, and classical proms, with concerts taking place on the manicured lawn of stately Northwood House in Cowes.
Wednesday 13 August | 7.30pm
COUNTRY – Dolly & Kenny
The 'World's Best' Dolly Parton and Europe's leading Kenny Rodgers are back by popular demand, this time with Dolly Bingo and Line Dancing!
Thursday 14 August | 7.30pm
OPERA – Wight at the Opera
An opera gala showcasing some of the best-loved arias, transporting you to the world of Verdi, Puccini, Mozart and many more!
Friday 15 August | 7.30pm
COMEDY – Fascinating Aïda
Dillie Keane, Adèle Anderson, Liza Pulman (AKA Fascinating Aïda) bring to Cowes their uproarious comedy and musical prowess as Britain’s greatest cabaret trio.
Saturday 16 August | 9am – 1.30pm
WORKSHOPS – Musical Theatre
For ages 7-18, with the aim to inspire the next generation of budding young performers by transporting them into the world of musical theatre.
Saturday 16 August | 2pm
DANCE – Giovanni Pernice
Enjoy 'An Audience With' Strictly Come Dancing legend Giovanni Pernice, who is foxtrotting his way to Cowes; making his Isle of Wight debut!
Saturday 16 August | 7.30pm
MUSICALS – Wight at the Musicals
Be transported to the world of musical theatre; with some of the best-known and popular songs, featuring West End royalty Lee Mead and Kelly Mathieson. VIP Meet & Greet tickets are available!
Sunday 17 August | 4.15pm
PROMS – Last Wight of the Proms
The festival reaches its climax in a rousing celebration of British music and flag-waving, starring Mr Go Compare himself Wynne Evans, and special guest Mike Christie of G4 fame.
See the Wight Proms website for further information and to secure your tickets!
Getting There
From Southampton: Hop on board our Hi-Speed Red Jet service and sail to West Cowes, just a stone's throw from the venue. You'll find Northwood House just a 10-minute uphill walk from West Cowes terminal, or alternatively, take the Southern Vectis No.1 from outside M&S in Cowes (Carvel Lane) and alight at Park Gates.
By car: Northwood House, Ward Avenue, Cowes, PO31 8AZ. If arriving from Southampton, depart East Cowes terminal, turn right at the mini roundabout and follow the signs to Cowes Floating Bridge to take you across the River Medina to West Cowes, priced at £3.00 per car. See the journey here.
Vehicle Ferry: Valid for a vehicle ferry crossing between 12-17 August 2025, for 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.
Red Jet: Valid for a day-return trip taken between 12-17 August 2025, valid on any sailing time 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.
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