Isle of Wight Events

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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.

Pre-Loved
Fair

Buy new and second-hand, designer and vintage clothing, handbags, shoes, accessories and all things fashion.
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Mar 22 - 23

Easter Fireworks Extravaganza

Thousands of car enthusiasts will once again take great joy in the hundreds of vehicles on display
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Apr 19

River Fest
Newport

Riverfest is 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

The best doggy day out on the Isle of Wight. Bring your dogs or come along and admire our furry friends.
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May 24 - 25

Cowes Classic Week

all about racing traditional yachts on the water and enjoying fabulous social events 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, the festival is famed for mixing iconic legendary artists with hot up and coming acts
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Jun 19 - 22

IOW Royal
County Show

One of the Island’s flagship events – returns in 2025 on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July. Since 1833.
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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

Pride weekend, 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 • NIPPERS • OPERA • PROMS
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Aug 12 - 17

IOW Scooter
Rally

Scooterists from all over the UK travel to the island for a fun filled weekend of events and music
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Aug 22 - 25

Illuminated Carnival

Sandown: Floats, bands, spectacular 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 will once again take great joy in the hundreds of vehicles on display
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Sep 6 - 7

Sandown
Sprint

The islands premier motor racing event. The races are held on the closed public road running 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. Check the line-up now
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Sep 24 - 28

Literary
Festival

New and celebrated author congregate on the island for a 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 this half term as witches, wizards and other ghouls take over Havenstreet Steam Railway.
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TBC

Blackgang Chine
Spooktacular

family halloween fun with haunted house, spooky discos, fancy dress competitions and puppet shows.
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TBC

Chilly
Hilly

cross-country run takes a fantastic route, with 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. Bar and food available.
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Nov 29 - 30

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