Cowes Week
Days Hours Minutes The Worlds Largest and Oldest Yacht Event Saturday, 2nd August – Friday, 8th August Cowes week is a major event. In fact, it is one of the biggest and longest-running events in the world. For almost two hundred years, the best sailors have pitted their expertise and bravery in the world’s most […]
Ventnor Fringe
Days Hours Minutes A Unique Creative Gathering Friday, 18th July – Sunday, 27th July This is a unique island event and a cemented tradition in Ventnor. This Isle of Wights southernmost town is transformed into an alterate world of pop up venues and bars. More than 300 artists from around the world perform over 100 […]
Cowes Classics Week
Days Hours Minutes Spectacular Yachts May 30th – Jun 2nd WITH A CLASSICS DAY CAR SHOW ON SUNDAY AND YACHT RACING FRIDAY TO MONDAY Celebrating 16 years. This year. Classics include 6 metres, Darings, Swallows, Solent Sunbeams, Bembridge One designs and Squibs will attend this 5-day event. Handicap fleets will include Old Gaffers, Twister and […]
Royal County Show
Days Hours Minutes The Royal Isle of Wight County Show Saturday, 12th July Sunday, 13th July This event actually ‘amused’ Queen Victoria, who would visit the Agricultural Show as it was then known. The Queen was a regular visitor and actually exhibited sheep. Donated silver cups from the Queen are still used today. Queen Victoria […]
Pride Weekend
Days Hours Minutes Ryde Hosts Pride Weekend Saturday July 2nd Pride weekend, celebrating solidarity, collectivity and identity is a major event for all the family on the Isle of Wight. Artists include: N-Trance – One of the biggest selling UK dance acts of the 1990’s with hits including ‘Set You Free’, ‘Stayin’ Alive’, ‘Do Ya […]
Isle of Wight Festival
Days Hours Minutes A Music Spectacular Thursday, 19th June – Sunday, 22nd June 55,000 like-minded music lovers, iconic legendary artists, a beautiful location, what more can you want? Visit the official bookings site HERE Are there offers or promotions for this event? YES. Click to See Offers
Round the Island
Days Hours Minutes The Largest Yacht Event in the World Saturday, 7th June 2025 First fleet 07.30 am With professional sailors, amateur crews, families and first-timers competing in the same 50 nautical mile course, it is truly a breath-taking sight. Starting at 7.30 am on Saturday morning, the yachts race counter-clockwise around the island. Canons […]
Sandown Sprint
Days Hours Minutes Sandown Sprint Saturday, September 20th & Sunday, september 21at – 9 am – 17.30 pm The Sandown Sprint is the islands premier motor racing event, sponsored by The Island Car Centre. The races are held on the closed public road running along the beach. 100 cars participate, ranging from classic Ford escorts […]
Easter Fireworks Extravaganza
Days Hours Minutes Saturday, 19th April, 8,30 pm A fireworks extravaganza for all the family. Join the Sandown community and celebrate Easter. The fireworks are launched from the end of Sandown Pier! There are great viewing spots all aloneg the Esplanade. This is a FREE event and donations are gratefully appreciated,the volunteers will be positioned […]
Rapunzel, The Pantomime
Days Hours Minutes Rapunzel Pantomime At Shanklin Theatre, the story of the girl with impossibly long hair who is kidnapped by a wicked witch when she was only a baby. Rapunzel has spent her whole life locked at the top of a tower but she has a daring escape plan. She will need a dashing […]