Isle of Wight Events

So much to see, so much to do!

Events 2025

There are many events held in the Isle of Wight throughout the year, for all the family. As dates are confirmed we will include them here, so please bookmark this page and check back.

There are also many places of interest on the island, you can find the Attractions HERE.

River Fest
Newport

A fun, free community event which takes place in the heart of the Isle of Wight in Newport
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May 10

Walking
Festival

A firm favourite, the festival brings over 2,000 registered walkers to the Island every year
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May 10 - 18

Cowes
Fringe

Following on from a very successful second year in 2024, and back for 2025! Checkout the line-up!
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May 23

IOW Dog
Festival

A doggy day out. Bring your dogs or come along and admire our furry friends.
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May 24 - 25

Cowes
Classic Week

Traditional yachts on the water, enjoying fabulous social events for the family ashore
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May30 - Jun2

Round the
Island Race

One-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight. Over 1,000 boats and thousands of sailors
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Jun 7

IOW Music
Festival

Steeped in music history, and famed for mixing iconic legendary artists with the hottest new acts
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Jun 19 - 22

IOW Royal
County Show

Flagship event since 1883 and returns again on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July
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Juy 12 -13

Ventnor
Fringe

A celebration of the arts, showcasing emerging and established talent across every creative discipline.
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Juy 18 - 27

IOW
Pride

Celebrating solidarity, collectivity and identity is a major event for all the family on the Isle of Wight
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Jul 19

Cowes
Week

For two hundred years sailors have pitted their expertise and bravery in this famous regatta.
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Aug 2 - 8

Wight
Proms

Sport • Comedy • Musicals • Drag • Dance • Country Music • Nippers • Opera • Proms
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Aug 12 - 17

IOW Scooter
Rally

Thousands of Scooterists visit the island for a fun filled weekend of events and music
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Aug 22 - 25

Illuminated
Carnival

Floats, bands, costumes, all lit with thousands of colourful lights - not to be missed!!
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Aug 25

Wolverton
Garden Fair

The Island largest Garden Fair offering fun and entertainment for the whole family
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Aug 30 - 31

Classic Car
Extravaganza

Thousands of car enthusiasts take great joy in the hundreds of vehicles on display
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Sep 6 - 7

Sandown
Sprint

A premier motor racing event. The races are held on the closed public road along the beach.
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Sep 20 - 21

Jazz
Weekend

the very best of the UK jazz scene comes to the Island for 4 days of top class music.
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Sep 24 - 28

Literary
Festival

New and celebrated authors deliver a packed four day festival for all the family
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Oct 9 - 12

Walking
Festival

A firm favourite, the festival brings over 2,000 registered walkers to the Island every year
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Oct 5-13

Wizard
Week

wickedly, wonderful fun as witches, wizards and other ghouls take over the Steam Railway.
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TBC

Blackgang
Spooktacular

family halloween fun with haunted house, spooky disco, fancy dress, puppet shows.
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TBC

Chilly
Hilly

cross-country run with routes over woodland, Tennyson Downs, views of the Solent, beaches
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Dec 14

Sandown
Christmas Fair

Everything for Christmas, locally produced speciality gifts, decorations and foods.
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Nov 29 - 30

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