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Events on the Isle of Wight

Pack your island holiday with fun things to do

The Isle of Wight is one of the UK's most exciting destinations for festivals and events! There's a wide variety of year-round activities and events, including one of the UK's biggest and best known music festivals, the world's oldest sailing regatta, and a food festival dedicated to one of our most famous exports, garlic!

Event Calendar

Location
Category
Jul 19
crowds at a festival
Entertainment

Sausage and Cider Festival

The Sausage and Cider festival is coming to The Isle of Wight for the first time! Landing in Robin Hill on Saturday 19th of July 2025.

Newport 2 - 11pm
Jul 20
runners completing a guided warm up on the airport runway
Running

Southampton Airport Runway Run

Take to the tarmac for this fun 5k in support of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance!

4:30 - 6:30am
Jul 20
crowd dancing
Entertainment

Summer in Nashville

Summer in Nashville has arrived in the Isle of Wight for the first time ever! Get ready for a big Country music themed bash featuring artists from the USA, amazing BBQ food and more.

Newport 12 - 8pm
Jul 26
abba chique vocalists on stage with crowd in the background
Music

Jack Up Events presents Abba Chique Party Night

Outstanding vocals, stunning costumes and all of ABBA's greatest hits will guarantee a fun-filled night of entertainment you won't forget!

Ryde 5:30 - 10pm
Jul-Aug 30-27
a crowd dancing at a foam party
Entertainment

Summer Fest at Blackgang Chine

Get ready for a summer evening like no other on the Isle of Wight! Don’t miss out on this exciting event full of laughter, music, and good vibes - every Wednesday from 30 July - 27 August.

All Day
Aug 2-8
Cowes Week sailing with Red Funnel Ferry in background
Entertainment

Cowes Week

For almost 200 years, Cowes Week has been a world-famous rite of passage for any sailing enthusiast, and a real celebration of the sport. 

Cowes All Day
Aug 9
people on the beach about to swim
Spectator Sports

Pier2Pier Sea Swim IOW 2025

The Pier2Pier Sea Swim Isle of Wight is a 1.8 mile open water event organised by the Isle of Wight Marlins Swim Club.

Sandown All Day
Aug 12-17
a crowd cheering and waving flags with the stage in the background
Entertainment

Wight Proms

With everything from comedy to opera, enjoy a festival of open air picnic concerts in the grounds of Northwood House, Cowes. 

All Day
Aug 15
re-take that on stage at jack up summer party
Music

Jack Up Events presents Re-Take That & Party!

Jack Up Events will be bringing the world's biggest boy band's greatest hits to life live on stage! Join in the ultimate Take That party night, currently selling out festivals, theatres and arenas across the UK and Ireland.

Ryde 7:30 - 10pm

Customer Reviews

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The service on board the ferry in both directions was excellent. The staff in the office were extremely helpful when I had to change my booking details. They made the process very…
Thu, Apr 3 2025
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Well timed email regarding change of sailing.
Thu, Apr 3 2025
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The crew on the ground and in the checking in booths are always helpful. The Signature Lounge staff are very efficient and friendly .
Thu, Apr 3 2025