Sandown Regatta
Days Hours Minutes Sandown Bay Regatta – Sunday, 9th August Entertainment We have a wide range of entertainment on offer for all the family, with a stage on Sandown Esplanade (outside the Pier) and our Beach Arena at Eastern Garderns. Beach Games Something for children and adults to get stuck into. The Regatta includes an […]
Sandown Carnival
Days Hours Minutes Sandown Carnival Summer Fun The Sandown Carnival is one of the best dates on the calendar for family fun. A myriad of entertainers, bands, groups, floats entertains the crowd as the procession winds through the streets of the town. Saturday 25th July at 7pm Click for website
Sandown Illuminated Carnival
Light Up the Fun! 8.30 pm on Wednesday, August 26th. This is the last Carnival on the calendar for Sandown this year, and we celebrate it in style. The floats, groups and bands all use fantastic lighting to bring a dynamic vibe to this beautiful community event. Many visitors come to the island to enjoy […]
Summer Fest
Days Hours Minutes Summer Fest Every Wednesday through the summer school holidays Summer Fest at Blackgang Chine Every summer, Blackgang Chine transforms into Summer Fest, a spectacular blend of entertainment, rides, music, foam, fireworks and family fun that runs every Wednesday throughout the summer school holidays. From day adventures to night-time magic Summer Fest isn’t just an […]
Newport Carnival
Days Hours Minutes Newport Carnival The carnival will be setting off from South Street at 19:00, Saturday, August 1st In 2022, Newport Carnival celebrated their centenary year with the biggest carnival Newport has seen ‘since the 80’s‘ – as remarked by many. The team are working tirelessly behind the scenes to put on a spectacular […]
Cowes Classics
Days Hours Minutes Come and see the Classics on Land and Sea Sunday 7th June 2026 will be a very special day in Cowes. Once again, we welcome Classic Car owners from both the Isle of Wight and beyond to display their wonderful and often unique examples of classic motoring on The Parade in the […]
Running Festival
Days Hours Minutes The Isle Of Wight Running Festival Explore our island through running Dramatic cliffs, beautiful coves, a stately home, a world famous pop festival site… the Isle of Wight Festival of Running boasts an unparalleled location! Full programme of running events The Isle of Wight Festival of Running is back in 2026 from 31 May to 7 […]
Theatre Tours
Days Hours Minutes Take on our Wildheart Wire Walk this May! Would you like to explore behind the scenes of Shanklin Theatre? Are you fascinated by its rich history? Join us on a tour of the Theatre to discover facts and hear stories. The tour will start with a short history video before embarking on […]
Wildheart Wire Walk
Days Hours Minutes Take on our Wildheart Wire Walk this May! Are you ready to challenge yourself for a great cause? To kick off our 50th Anniversary Celebrations, we’re looking for fifty fearless fundraisers to take on our Wildheart Wire Walk on Saturday, 2nd May – a 70-metre tightrope suspended high above our Sanctuary’s grounds! […]
Biosphere Festival
Days Hours Minutes Biosphere Festival The Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival returns in 2026! Nine days of free or low cost events all over the Island to celebrate our UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. For an idea of what it might be like, take a look at the programme from our 2025 Biosphere Festival. There is something for […]