What's On Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is set for another eventful year with an calendar crammed to bursting. The island's nautical links mean it's easy to find events that allow you to spend time in, on or by the water, and with an array of homegrown producers on the island, food festivals, artisan markets, and dining experiences feature heavily in the 2024 events calendar.  Heading over to the island with the family?  Look out for fantastic added-value events being offered at many of the tourist attractions on the island including real ale fairs, garlic festivals, sundown safaris, and lots more community events to celebrate the summer.

What's on in Isle of Wight this weekend?

Being an island means water and the coast play a big part in the Isle of Wight's event calendar, from the internationally renowned Round the Island Race (7th June 2025) and Cowes Week (2nd - 8th August 2025), to the many of the castles that once defended the island's shores which now provide great places to dive into history and offer a great value family day out. Make a visit to Carisbrook Castle and walk the walls with their breathtaking views (winter months, weekends only), or visit one of the most famous houses on the Island, Osborne, it's a great choice whenever you visit.  Why not take a stroll down to Queen Victoria's private beach and your visit can combine history, the coast and the countryside in one!

As half of the Isle of Wight is a National Landscape, previously known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB), the dramatic scenery and beautiful countryside play a starring role in any visit, don't miss the West Wight Chilly Hilly 10 mile run, a great way to experience the stunning views or the returning Isle of Wight Walking Festival (10th - 18th May 2025 or 4th - 12th October 2025). You'll find lots of family fun events to enjoy over the festive period, including the award-winning immersive Christmas at Tapnell Farm Park (1st December - 24th December), the chance to visit Father Christmas at Osborne (30th November - 22nd December 24), Boxing Day Specials with Isle of Wight Steam Railway (26th December).

What's on in Isle of Wight?

To find out what's on in Isle of Wight today or this weekend, explore our featured list or use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. On a budget? Look out for the free events (F) happening over the autumn, alongside the plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break.  

• 30th November - 22nd December, Festive Fun, Osborne, East Cowes, Isle of Wight
• 1st December - 24th December, Christmas at Tapnell, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
• 7th/8th, 13th - 24th December, Santa Specials, Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet, Isle of Wight
• 13th & 28th December, Behind the Scenes Tour, Hovertravel, Ryde, Isle of Wight
• 14th December - 24th December, Wildheart Wonderland, Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Sandown, Isle of Wight
• 14t4th - 15th December, Festive Weekend, Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Wroxall, Isle of Wight
• 27th December 24, Fossil Walk - Yaverland, Dinosaur Isle, Sandown, Isle of Wight
• 1st January 25, Sandown New Year's Day Celebations, Sandown Esplanade, Isle of Wight (F)
• 1st January 25, New Years Day Speical, Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet, Isle of Wight
• 2nd January 25 - 31st March, Free Ferry Travel on Midweek or Weekend Stay, Tom's Eco Lodge, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight 
• 10th - 15th January 25, 5-Day Post Christmas Breakaway, Daishs Hotel, Shanklin, Isle of Wight
• 18th - 22nd January 2025, Behind the scenes Donkey Experience, The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Wroxall, Isle of Wight

Staying overnight?

If you are travelling from outside the area for an event in the Isle of Wight, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.

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Isle of Wight Events near me

The guide below shows our calendar of events on the Isle of Wight. Whether you are local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the 'Map View' button.