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On the Isle of Wight it’s impossible to run out of things to do!

When it comes to entertainment, the Island is a hive of activity with events happening every day in every town.

At night the towns and villages come to life as the pubs & bars and bistros & restaurants open up for night time trade.

As you walk through the high streets, you can hear music from local artists being enjoyed inside the various entertainment venues.

As well as being a great place for music (spearheaded by the fantastic Isle of Wight Festival), the Island has a name for itself as a bit of an arts hub.

We have some excellent theatre groups and smaller festivals which celebrate the best of the Isle of Wight’s creative talent.

Plays and films are shown in all kinds of quirky venues, from old converted post offices to 18th century stately homes.

And there is The Wight Proms, a festival of open-air picnic concerts celebrating the Isle of Wight's music, food, people & red squirrels. There has never been a music festival quite like this on the Isle of Wight.

If you’re feeling more conventional, we also have larger cinemas which screen national releases every day.

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Wifi Wars

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Comedy

Newport

WiFi Wars – the live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes!
Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on UK TV's hit…

Dates

From:

8 Nov 2026to8 Nov 2026
Dickens Christmas House Party

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Christmas

Ventnor

Dickens House Party returns! Taking place from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026, the weekend will again be hosted by Ian and Gerald Dickens, great-great-grandsons of Charles Dickens, and will feature Gerald Dickens's much-loved one-man…

Dates

From:

13 Nov 2026to15 Nov 2026
Illuminate Isle of Wight

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Type:

Christmas

Downend, Newport

Illuminate Isle of Wight Illuminate will be lighting up Robin Hill Adventure Park from Friday 11 December through to Friday 1 January, bringing an unforgettable festive experience to the island.
What to Expect Take a 60–80 minute walk through…

Dates

From:

11 Dec 2026to1 Jan 2027

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