Isle of Wight what's on guide: Festivals, events and things to do
Search Again
Search Again
Search summary
Number of results:
Number of results: 183
, currently showing 1 to 20.
"Time and Tide" exhibition of works by the local photographer CJ Nox
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Carisbrooke
Step inside the historic surroundings of Carisbrooke Castle and experience Time & Tide, a striking new photography exhibition by Isle of Wight photographer CJ Nox.
Featuring carefully selected images, the exhibition takes visitors on a visual…
Dates
- From:
- 17 Mar 2026to31 Dec 2026
Monthly Craft & Cream Tea
Type
Type:
Workshop
Newport road, Calbourne, Newport
Monthly Craft & Cream Tea Afternoons at Calbourne Watermill (1st Tuesday of month 11.30am–4.30pm). £40 pp Includes focus on fun Crafting several crafts to choose from. Cream Tea normal, vegan / gluten free available.. Book: copperdaisyiow@gmail.com…
Dates
- From:
- 7 Apr 2026to10 Nov 2026
Pilates @ The Farm
Type
Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Main Rd, Alverstone
Join us for Pilates @ The Farm — real joy, real movement and playful goats! Escape the studio, breathe in nature and reconnect with your body. Pilates @ The Farm brings you strength, flexibility and calm—surrounded by open skies , fresh air and the…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 3 May 2026to2 Aug 2026
Highland Cow Experience
Type
Type:
Outdoor Event / Activities
Main Rd, Alverstone
Get Up Close with Our Highland Cows! Spend time with Autumn and Heather, our gentle Highland cows! Get up close, feed them and learn all about these amazing animals in a hands-on farm experience.
Very small groups so that you get quality time…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 3 May 2026to31 Aug 2026
Experience Hendrix: Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Freshwater Bay
Experience Hendrix The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix returns to the Isle of Wight with Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 at Dimbola Museum and Galleries.
The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix's final UK performance and…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 27 May 2026to3 Jan 2027
Restore the Story – Old Battery Walks
Type
Type:
Heritage & History
Totland Bay
Restore the Story – Old Battery Walks Sitting high above the famous Needles rocks at Alum Bay, the Old Battery is one of the most dramatic historic sites in the National Trust’s care and its story runs far deeper than the view. Built in the 1860s…
Dates
- From:
- 5 June 2026to24 July 2026
Restore the Story – New Battery Walks
Type
Type:
Heritage & History
Totland Bay
Restore the Story – New Battery Walks Most people know the Needles for its chalk stacks and striped lighthouse, but few realise that just along the headland sits one of Britain’s most unexpected Cold War secrets. The New Battery was built in the…
Dates
- From:
- 5 June 2026to24 July 2026
A Pictorial History of the IOW Festival 1968 - 2009 by Gem Bell
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Freshwater Bay
Draa me in by Gemma Bell A vibrant exhibition showcasing a pictorial of the IOW Festival 1968 - 2009 by the artist Gemma Bell (1979 - 2011)
In 2009 Gem was asked by Solo (organisers of the Isle of Wight Festival) to provide something to…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 12 June 2026to31 Aug 2026
J.B Priestley "The Isle of Wight Years"
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Freshwater Bay
J.B Priestley "The Isle of Wight Years" This summer, Dimbola Museum & Galleries is proud to present J.B. Priestley – The Isle of Wight Years, a fascinating exhibition exploring the life, work, and lasting influence of one of Britain's most…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 12 June 2026to13 Sept 2026
IW College End of Year Showcase
Type
Type:
Arts
Newport
Multi-disciplinary end-of-year showcase In conjunction with Quay Arts, the Isle of Wight College's Creative Industries Department are excited to present a cross section of work from over 100 emerging young artists.
From captivating photography…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 13 June 2026to12 July 2026
Retrospectrum - Exhibition
Type
Type:
Arts
Newport
Retrospectrum Showcasing the multidisciplinary creative work of writer and artist, Fran Heath.
Fran is a writer of literary fiction, and the author and illustrator of comics, a children's picture book about the gender stereotyping of toys, and…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 13 June 2026to11 July 2026
Isle of Wight Festival
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
- From:
- 18 June 2026to21 June 2026
Father's Day Boat trip
Type
Type:
Father's Day
Ventnor
Father's Day Boat Trip For the Dad Who Deserves More Than Socks, take him out on the water this Father's Day. Dad sails for half price with another passenger booked.
Step aboard our luxury catamaran for a one-hour guided boat tour exploring…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 21 June 2026to21 June 2026
Shanklin Theatre Tours
Type
Type:
Tour
Shanklin
Would you like to explore behind the scenes of Shanklin Theatre? Are you fascinated by its rich history? Join us on a tour of the Theatre to discover facts and hear stories.
The tour will start with a short history video before embarking on a…
Dates
- From:
- 23 June 2026to23 June 2026
- From:
- 11 July 2026to11 July 2026
- From:
- 14 Sept 2026to14 Sept 2026
- From:
- 6 Oct 2026to6 Oct 2026
- From:
- 11 Nov 2026to11 Nov 2026
- From:
- 10 Dec 2026to10 Dec 2026
World Cup Fan Zone at Robin Hill Adventure Park
Type
Type:
Sporting Event
Downend, Newport
World Cup Fan Zone at Robin Hill Adventure Park Get ready to experience the thrill of the World Cup like never before at Robin Hill Adventure Park’s exciting Fan Zone. Set in the stunning Amphitheatre, this is the ultimate place to soak up the…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 23 June 2026to23 June 2026
- From:
- 27 June 2026to27 June 2026
- From:
- 14 July 2026to14 July 2026
- From:
- 15 July 2026to15 July 2026
- From:
- 19 July 2026to19 July 2026
Football Keepie Uppies (Wight Games Festival)
Type
Type:
Sporting Event
Downend, Newport
Wight Games Festival - Football Keepie Uppies Why not join us for the 'Keepie Uppie' competition, which requires a little bit of skill, a lot of smiles, and is something everyone can have a go at.
A 'Keepie Uppie' is keeping a football off the…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 23 June 2026to23 June 2026
- From:
- 27 June 2026to27 June 2026
- From:
- 14 July 2026to14 July 2026
- From:
- 15 July 2026to15 July 2026
- From:
- 19 July 2026to19 July 2026
Guided tour of the Abbey Church at Quarr Abbey
Type
Type:
Tour
Ryde
Abbey guided tour on the Isle of Wight Enjoy a guided tour of the Abbey Church at Quarr Abbey, where you'll learn about its rich history and spiritual life. You will also gain access to areas that are not normally open to the public.
Meet in…
Dates
- From:
- 24 June 2026to24 June 2026
- From:
- 1 July 2026to1 July 2026
- From:
- 8 July 2026to8 July 2026
- From:
- 15 July 2026to15 July 2026
- From:
- 22 July 2026to22 July 2026
- From:
- 29 July 2026to29 July 2026
- From:
- 5 Aug 2026to5 Aug 2026
- From:
- 12 Aug 2026to12 Aug 2026
- From:
- 19 Aug 2026to19 Aug 2026
- From:
- 26 Aug 2026to26 Aug 2026
- From:
- 30 Sept 2026to30 Sept 2026
Vectis Brass Band Bandstand Concert
Type
Type:
Music
Shanklin
Enjoy local live music with a free outdoor bandstand concert by local musicians, Vectis Brass Band Vectis Brass Band will play a concert every Thursday in June, July and Augus, 8pm at Rylstone Bandstand in Shanklin. The concerts will feature brass…
Dates
- From:
- 25 June 2026to25 June 2026
- From:
- 2 July 2026to2 July 2026
- From:
- 9 July 2026to9 July 2026
- From:
- 16 July 2026to16 July 2026
- From:
- 23 July 2026to23 July 2026
- From:
- 30 July 2026to30 July 2026
- From:
- 6 Aug 2026to6 Aug 2026
- From:
- 13 Aug 2026to13 Aug 2026
- From:
- 20 Aug 2026to20 Aug 2026
- From:
- 27 Aug 2026to27 Aug 2026
Kurling & Darts (Wight Games Festival)
Type
Type:
Sporting Event
Cowes
Kurling The WI is about so much more than Jam and Jerusalem these days and the IW Federation are joining in the Wight Games Festival fun by hosting four days of Kurling and Darts; two sessions for WI members, and two for everyone.
Free entry…
Dates
- From:
- 25 June 2026to25 June 2026
- From:
- 10 July 2026to10 July 2026
- From:
- 11 July 2026to11 July 2026
- From:
- 28 July 2026to28 July 2026
Fool's Errand
Type
Type:
Music
Sandown
Fool's Errand join us at Goddards Brewery An evening of acoustic music, rich harmonies, and fresh takes on well-known favourites.
This talented duo bring a distinctive twist to familiar songs, combining acoustic guitar with beautifully blended…
Dates
- From:
- 26 June 2026to26 June 2026



to add an item to your Itinerary basket.









.png)






like, follow, share....join in!
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube
TikTok
Threads