Isle of Wight Whats On Guide

Click on the featured events above for more details, or scroll down to the search box to search all of the events happening on the Isle of Wight!

With such a broad range of exciting events and festivals taking place on the Isle of Wight each year, it's little wonder it is nicknamed the "Festival Island"!

This page is the best place for you to keep up to date with What's On for the Island all year round!

We play host to some of the biggest global music festivals including the famous Isle of Wight Festival, Jack up the 80's and Eklectica at Robin Hill, as well as some of the world's largest sporting events with Cowes Week and the Walking Festival, and we have more carnivals per square head of population than anywhere else in the UK!

We also have Isle of Wight Pride, taking place in July 2017.

Plus it's not all about the one-off events - there is plenty of regular entertainment taking place in the form of live music, shows, exhibitions and much more.

In amongst the peace and tranquility of the quiet Island there is a lively nightlife, with music venues, restaurants, cinemas and theatres providing a good evenings entertainment.

Check out the calendar at the top of the page for the highlights of what's on the Isle of Wight over the coming months, or alternatively use the search tool below to search for specific dates and interests.

Special Offers

Many of our accommodation and ferry travel providers offer exclusive discounts for visitors to Isle of Wight events and festivals.

Take a look at the latest festival and event offers for more information.

Booking Accommodation

If you really want to enjoy the many events and festivals on the island then you will want to book some accommodation.

Whether you are here purely for festival reasons or on a short-break with your family, you can rest assured that we have lots of hotels, bed and breakfasts, self catering [roperties, holiday cottages, holiday/caravan parks and campsites for you to choose from - many of which offer special promotions and discounts that coincide with the different events on the island.

Plus many event-goers on the Isle of Wight return at a later date for a holiday, so it is always worth planning in advance!

A map is also advised to help you find your way around the island.