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Since the late ‘60s the Isle of Wight has been the location for some truly stunning festivals. From music festivals with superstar line-ups to family-friendly, literary, comedy, arts and food festivals – there’s something for everyone.
Combining a festival weekend with a holiday is one way to do it; enjoy the festival, but make sure you give yourself enough time to get to know the Island. Getting to the Isle of Wight is so easy, with excellent public transport links in Portsmouth and Southampton, that there’s no excuse for taking advantage of the Island festivals right on your doorstep.
Once you’re here, choose from all kinds of accommodation. While you can always camp at the major festivals, maybe you’d prefer to stay in a hotel? Or perhaps some glamping in a yurt? Every kind of accommodation you can think of is available on the Isle of Wight, so get searching.
The award-winning Isle of Wight Festival is steeped in history and famed for mixing iconic legendary artists with the hottest up and coming acts. Year on year, 55,000 stylish, free spirited Festivalgoers come together in a beautiful location, for one of the most distinctive events of the season. With the best atmosphere around and a friendly vibe, as soon as you set sail across the Solent it feels like the holiday has already begun.
Expect the biggest acts in the world, along with the hottest up and coming artists. Multiple stages, classic festival atmosphere and you’re by the sea! It doesn’t get better than that. Hundreds of thousands of people have travelled to the Isle of Wight to enjoy this world-famous weekend, but it’s far from the only one on Festival Island…
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We’ve a wide variety of eclectic boutique festivals on throughout the year including Jack Up the Summer, Rhythm Tree and Hullabaloo. The Ventnor Fringe Festival celebrates it’s 10th anniversary this year, hosting an eclectic mix of over 100 different shows.
The Wight Proms has now established as one of the 'must-do' events on the Isle of Wight, the 4-day festival will take place on 29th August - 1st September 2019, in the grounds of the Grade II* listed Georgian, Northwood House, Cowes. The festival celebrates the island's music, food and people, even featuring the native red squirrels.
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If music isn’t your thing, Cowes Week is one of the events we’re best known for. Held in August each year, it is one of the oldest sailing events in the world and regularly attracts a host of famous faces. Cowes comes alive during the 7-day festival, with plenty of onshore entertainment too.
The Round the Island Race is one of the many famous sailing events that attracts the great and the good of the sailing world, as well as lots of keen amateurs. It’s an amazing spectacle for land lubbers too!
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The Isle of Wight Walking Festival sponsored by Warner Leisure Hotels takes place on the 4th to 19th May 2019.
There are around 100 walks for you to choose from across this two-week period – from short to long, flat to hilly, beaches to forests and everything in between. With over 50% of walks being new this year, we don’t think you’ll be disappointed!
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If all that’s not enough, we’ve got two International Classic Car Shows (Ryde and Newport), the always popular Classic Beer, Buses and Walks and Isle of Wight Day. And for fitness enthusiasts we have the Isle of Wight Challenge and Walk the Wight with Mountbatten, both excellent ways of seeing more of the Island’s beautiful and varied landscape.
The carnivals on the Isle of Wight are almost as famous as the festivals and take place across the Island every summer. Have a look at our dedicated carnivals page for more info and for all our events see our what’s on page.
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Community
ISLANDWIDE
Isle of Wight Day
Carisbrooke Castle will be at the centre of this year’s Isle of Wight Day celebrations.
Isle of Wight Day will host a Family Fun Day at the castle on Saturday, September 21st.
Islanders can celebrate Isle of Wight…
Food
ST HELENS
Both Bembridge Harbour Food Festival and Isle of Wight Day are well establised in the Island Diary and we're set for fine weather and a great show in 2019.
For further information please see @bembridge.harbour.food.festival / @food_on_wight
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Show / Display
ARRETON
As darkness falls the park’s stunning woodland lighting will transform the woodlands and main play areas in a spectacular blaze of light and colour.
Festival
SEAVIEW
Puckpool Park will be hosting one of the worlds most famous Bavarian Beer Festivals in October. You can expect an evening full of traditional Bavarian drinks, food, music, entertainment & of course.. an Oompah Band.
Our Bavarian DJ will host…
Festival
COWES
Established in 2012, the Isle of Wight Literary Festival is a great destination not only for book lovers of all ages but also for those who enjoy uplifting political and social debates or inspiring and creative workshops.
Festival
Park Road, RYDE
Annual Classic Buses, Beer and Walking Weekend.
The island wide event attracts up to 100 Classic Buses to the island, running a free network of bus services connecting up to 100 hostelries serving Real Ales.
A selection of walks between…
Festival
RYDE
Annual harp festival with concerts and teaching workshops.
Special Events
HAVENSTREET
In a puff of steam it's Wickedly Wonderful Halloween Fun during October half term holiday.
See the owls and birds of prey, be amazed at the magic shows, enjoy relaxing steam train rides, and tread cautiously through the enchanting woodland walk…
Walking
ISLANDWIDE
Save the dates for the 2020 Isle of Wight Walking Festival – 2nd to 17th May 2020.
Join the Isle of Wight Walking Festival and take part in one of the UK’s longest running walking festivals. Discover unique routes with experienced volunteer…
Walking
VARIOUS
Walk the Wight with Mountbatten – Sunday 10th May 2020
Now in its 30th year, https://www.mountbatten.org.uk/news/extra-special-walk-the-wight-for-2020, Mountbatten’s unique and world famous walk annually attracts thousands of people to walk…
Festival
NEWPORT
The award winning Isle of Wight Festival is steeped in history and famed for mixing iconic legendary artists with the hottest up and coming acts.
Festival
Shalfleet, CALBOURNE
We are very excited to announce that Rhythm Tree will be returning to Three Gates Farm on 10th, 11th and 12th July 2020
The Isle of Wight's most original, fun-filled, family friendly festival returns to Calbourne for its 11th consecutive year…
Festival
NEWPORT
Jack up the Summer
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Festival of Light Inspired by Diwali
Island Heritage Train Days
Harp on Wight International
Step outside this festive season and experience the thrill of a Christmas dream come true… Through frosty woodlands, twinkling lights and discovery, join us on an enchanting winter journey with a breath-taking FINALE like no other!
With loads of great attractions and family-friendly places to stay the Isle of Wight is the perfect place to bring the family
The Island packs in a whole load of adventure, with lots of exciting activities to pack into your break!
Breathtaking scenery and a slower pace of life make this one of the most romantic places in the UK
Wellness Breaks
Dog friendly
Competitions
Over half of the Isle of Wight is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Family Holidays
Information on all the ferry options available to the Isle of Wight from mainland UK
Slow Travel Guide
Red Squirrel Electric Bike Hire
Walking
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