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Cowes and East Cowes are bustling, vibrant towns and there are events happening throughout the year. Search our events database right now to see what’s coming up in Cowes or scroll down this page to the listings at the bottom.
As the home of Cowes Week, the oldest and biggest sailing regatta in the world, Cowes is the maritime gateway to the Isle of Wight. Cowes Week takes place at the end of July/beginning of August but there are numerous nautical events on throughout the year, including the famous Round the Island Race at the beginning of July.
Cowes Week isn’t just about the sailing and racing! The shore-side activities include plenty for the whole family to enjoy from children’s activities, live music and delicious street food.
Live music is a popular part of Cowes nightlife and popular pubs regularly host live music sessions. If you're looking for some traditional entertainment, Trinity Theatre in Cowes is the perfect place to catch an amateur dramatic production - with plenty of choice throughout the year. Classic Isle takes places at Barton Manor on July 8th and 9th, with a performances from many high profile names in a celebration of classical music.
Osborne in East Cowes hosts many events throughout the year including a popular Victorian fayre in early summer and a Victorian themed Christmas event.
Back over the harbour in Cowes, Northwood House is a popular venue for different events, from yoga through to a gin festival!
No matter what you are looking to do, Cowes and East Cowes has plenty to offer.
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East Cowes
Christmas activities and festive fun at Osborne Visit Osborne this Christmas season for a barrel of laughs and festive fun!
Enjoy festive activities including storytelling and music.
East Cowes
Garden tour at Osborne English Heritage in partnership with the National Garden Scheme is offering the chance for you to experience the beautiful gardens of Osborne.
The garden tour will be early evening on Tuesday 16 September when the site…
East Cowes
TV's Taskmaster challenge Join the Taskmaster challenge at Osborne this Summer! English Heritage has partnered with TV's Taskmaster to set challenges as you explore the historic seaside palace and gardens.
Fun activities Tackle silly tasks,…
East Cowes
Beer, music & poetry festival on the Isle of Wight We're back again, there will be four days of live music, poetry and silliness at Waverley Park Holiday Centre from 12 September to 15 September 2025. There will be 24 ales, 8 ciders and 24 bands at…
Cowes
Festival of creativity on the Isle of Wight The Bees Needles is a festival of island creativity. The best artisans the Isle of Wight has to offer plus many businesses who sell the raw materials and items artists and crafters require to create their…
Gurnard
Celebrate October's transformative power with my Gong & Sound Bath, at this lovely venue in Gurnard, Isle of Wight. Reflect and release through this immersive Sound Journey with Gongs, Bowls, Chimes.
WHAT IS A SOUND BATH? A Sound Bath - or…
East Cowes
Circus fun on the Isle of Wight Jay Miller's Circus is on tour on the Isle of Wight during the school summer holidays and is perfect to entertain all the family.
Live entertainment The jam-packed show provides live traditional entertainment…
Cowes
Isle of Wight Literary Festival in October A popular annual event in the Isle of Wight calendar, the Isle of Wight Literary Festival will be held between the 9 and 12 October 2025 at Northwood House, Cowes. The festival will once again be providing…
COWES
The popular blues open mic where a full back line is provided - open to all ages and abilities. Come and play some blues!
From 4pm to 7pm every 2nd Sunday in the Month.
13 July 2025
10 August 2025
14 September 2025
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