
Terror Island
Prepare to be afraid — very afraid. Blackgang Chine is introducing a terrifying new event to the Isle of Wight calendar this autumn —Terror Island – Part 2. It...
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Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend
Fast becoming one of the Island’s most popular events, expect dozens of delicious ales on offer at a line-up of different Island pubs, with over 70 vintage buses to...
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Isle of Wight Literary Festival
Head to the historic, magnificent Grade II-listed Northwood House in Cowes for a seriously impressive line-up of writers and speakers that number explorers to...
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Festival of Light and Day of the Dead
Following the long-term success of Robin Hill’s Electric Woods Festival of Light, staged after nightfall, there’s a new Day of the Dead event for 2020. Known in...
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Isle of Wight Day
The Island’s very own Red Nose Day, this is a spectacular celebration of all that is good and magical about the Isle of Wight, from parades to parties.
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International Classic Car Extravaganza
Now in its 19th year, the event held in both Newport and Ryde promises to be as thrilling as ever, with ancient vehicles motoring in from all over...
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Cowes Week
Cowes Week 2020 has been cancelled. The event will return on 31 July – 7 August.
Watch top yachtsmen and women showing off their incredible skills on the...
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The 46th Island Steam Show
The 46th Island Steam Show has been cancelled due to Covid-19. Please check
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The Chale Show
‘It is with much sadness that we have had to postpone the 94th Chale Show due to the Covid-19 crisis.The show will return next year on 31st July & 1st...
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Ventnor Fringe
This year’s Ventnor Fringe has been cancelled due to Covid-19. The event will return 27 July-1 August 2021.
It’s the 11th year for one of the UK’s...
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Royal Isle of Wight County Show
The Royal Isle of Wight County Show has announced the cancellation of 2020’s show due to Coronavirus. The next event will take place on Sunday 4 July 2021.
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Isle of Wight Mardi Gras
The Isle of Wight Mardi Gras 2020 has been cancelled. The event will take place on Saturday 26th of June 2021.
Working closely with schools and colleges in the...
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The Awakening Weekend
Covid Update: The awakening will now take place on 19 & 20 September this year, and along with it a slight change of venue from Weston Manor in Totland to Northwood House in...
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Round the Island Race
Round the Island Race 2020 has been rescheduled to the 26th September.
One of the sailing world’s greatest spectacles. Get your pitch early and watch the...
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Walk the Wight
Now celebrating its 30th year, Earl Mountbatten Hospice’s inspiring walk attracts thousands of people, who stride out together across the beautiful Isle of Wight...
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Isle of Wight Walking Festival
Due to the developing and continuing Covid-19 outbreak the Isle of Wight Walking Festival is being postponed. The event is aiming to come back as an Autumnal Walking Festival...
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Isle of Wight Randonnee
Due to Coronavirus this year’s event has been cancelled. Please check the website for updates on the 2021 event.
First established in 1985, this...
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Isle of Wight Challenge
This year’s event has unfortunately been cancelled. Registration for the 2021 event will open soon. Keep updated on the Isle of Wight Challenge’s website.
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Round the Island Race
One of the sailing world’s greatest spectacles – get your pitch early and watch the vast range of crafts storm past the Needles.
There are various vantage points...
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Harp on Wight International
This is the sixth year for this prestigious gathering of leading harpists in Ryde. In addition to a series of concerts, which offer a myriad of styles, there are also...
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The Wight Proms
This is the second year for the annual festival of open-air picnic concerts at Northwood House in Cowes, catering to both lovers of classical music and musical...
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The 1940s Experience
Head to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway in Havenstreet to be inspired by the music and dance of the 1940s. Expect lindy hoppers, songs from the swing era and ukulele...
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ReVamp Festival
A new family-based festival located at Oakfield School in Ryde that showcases local artists, bands and DJs, while raising money for various charities. It includes a comedy tent,...
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Isle of Wight Walking Festival
Join over 20,000 walkers and pick from over 250 walks via more than 500 miles of public footpaths, beaches and downloads, culminating in ‘Walk the...
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Wolverton Folk and Blues Fair
Island folk and blues musicians get together for this one-day event in aid of Leukaemia Research and Brighstone Primary School. Includes a real ale tent, craft stalls and Morris...
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Newport Jazz Weekend
Soak up the sounds of great jazz featuring the very best of the current UK jazz scene, with top touring musicians as well as the cream of local talent. A two-day jazz tuition...
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Isle of Wight Festival
Catch the biggest names in rock and pop on the banks of the river Medina. This year’s headliners include David Guetta and Run DMC on the Friday night, with Arcade Fire...
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Royal Isle of Wight County Show
The animals are the stars of the show, from pigs to poultry. The show is an all day event which includes various competitions and activities to get involved with. Children...
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Rhythmtree
Go on a voyage of musical discovery with this huge range of genres performing on several stages at this family-friendly festival set in an idyllic...
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Cowes Week
Watch top yachtsmen and women on the water at one of the world’s premier yachting events – a and then enjoy the part back on the land.

Jack Up The Summer
Formerly Jack Up The 80s, renamed to provide a richer variety of music. Family friendly throwback festival celebrating the upbeat, hand-clapping sounds of yesteryear with party...
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Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
Tickle your tastebuds with garlic sweetcorn, garlic beer and even garlic ice cream and garlic fudge at this fun-filled weekend of entertainment with a focus on the excellent...
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Cowes Classic Powerboat Race
The 200-mile classic race is one of power-boating’s toughest challenges.

Ryde Carnival
It might be one of many town carnivals that take place on the Island, but Rude Carnival is the oldest – first held in 1888 to mark Queen Victoria’s Jubilee (and yes,...
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International Classic Car Show
Now in its 15th year, the event promises to be the biggest yet, with vehicles from all over Europe.

Isle of Wight Day
Not just one day but a whole weekend of celebrations, with live entertainment, parades and parties, fun and festivals, among them the Bembridge Harbour Food...
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Electric Woods Festival of Light
A month-long magical light extravaganza staged after nightfall in the woodland.

Isle of Wight Literary Festival
Head to the historic house for a fantastic line-up of writers and speakers, from explorers to poets. Tickets are available to purchase now from
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Beer and Buses Weekend
There are dozens of different ales on offer at a line-up of different Island pubs, with 70 vintage buses to help get you there. Now in its third year, it celebrates–you...
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