Isle of Wight Events

Each of our Isle of Wight events and attractions have their own unique identity, and each one reflects Island life. Add to the mix mild and sunny weather and great beaches and you can see why there are always plenty of reasons to visit.

As the cold subsides, the Island truly springs to life in April and May with a whole range of Easter themed events, followed by the 2 week Isle of Wight Walking Festival. Summertime also marks the beginning of the music festival season, with the world-famous Isle of Wight Festival starting the party! 

A curious mixture of country fair, great cuisine and entertainment, The Garlic Festival in August makes a great day out, while Cowes Week in August, which is the largest sailing regatta event in the world, provides plenty of opportunities to get afloat!

The August Bank Holiday weekend usually plays host to the Isle of Wight Scooter Rally in Ryde, which is the biggest gathering of scooters in the world! Ryde also hosts the second day of the International Classic Car Show in September, with the first taking place at Newport Quay.

Eklectica returns to Robin Hill Country Park outside of Newport on the Isle of Wight for a second year. This boutique music festival is taking place at the park from the 7th September until the 9th September 2018.

The Island also plays host to a star-studded cast of literary and artistic talent, with the Literary Festival in October, and an eclectic programme of cultural festivals and year-round carnivals.

Osborne House regularly provides the stunning backdrop for a host of outdoor concerts while the steam railway at Havenstreet is the venue for the Island’s lively mid-summer jazz event.

There are also regular bonfires and firework displays across the Isle of Wight in celebration of special events and occasions.

And brand-new this year 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.

Also keep your eye out for the "Electric Woods" events, which take place at Robin Hill Country Park. Their themed lightshows and illuminations were hugely popular in the past few years and will be returning this year bigger and better than ever!