Round the Island
Days Hours Minutes The Largest Yacht Event in the World Saturday, 15th June 2024 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, April 20th & Sunday, April 21st9 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 and Minis […]
Sandown Easter Fireworks
Days Hours Minutes Sandown Easter Fireworks Saturday, 30th March, 7,30 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 […]
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 […]
Christmas Fair
Days Hours Minutes Christmas Fair A Christmas Fair over a weekend to kickstart the festive season. There are stalls selling locally produced food and drink, gifts and art. There will be workshops and craft demonstrations. Relax with tea, coffee, or mulled wine. A fully licensed bar and hot and cold food is available. A professional […]
Tapnell Farm Christmas
Days Hours Minutes Tapnell Farm Christmas Spectacular Set your compass North as you embark on a Christmas adventure like no other. This award-winning immersive experience will leave you and the family full of Christmas magic as you set off on your travels, meeting the most fun-loving, memorable characters along the way. With Christmas fast approaching […]
Chilly Hilly 2023
Date: October 21 st Days Hours Minutes Chilly Hilly Cross Country Chilly Hilly is cross-country run takes a fantastic route in the West Wight countryside. There is woodland, Tennyson Downs, views of the Solent, beaches, and so much to see. The event starts in Freshwater and climbs up to the Tennyson Monument. West to the […]
Terror Island
Date: October 27-29, November 3-4 Days Hours Minutes Terrifying Terror Island is the South UK’s multi-award winning Halloween event. This is a fun event with creepy, scary mazes to escape from and horrifying characters roaming. Plenty of street entertainers, live music and street food. You can get your tickets HERE. Are there offers or promotions […]
Fan TC Con
Date: October 19th Days Hours Minutes It’s Back! Now, back in the Isle of Wight for the fourth year. The event name stands for ‘Fantasy Trade and Comic Convention’. This event is hosted by the Medina Leisure Centre, Fairlee Road, Newport. There will be celebrity guests Fan TC Con is returning in 2024 on Saturday 19th October 2024 at 1Leisure […]
Literary Festival
Date: October 3rd – 6th Days Hours Minutes A Literally Great Event The Isle of Wight Literary Festival held its first event in 2012 and is now a fixture on the UK Arts calendar. The event runs over four days at Northwood House. Presenters will share their latest works from travel, crime fiction, history, maritime, […]