The Isle of Wight has a huge selection of events, from festivals to summer shows and historic carnivals.
Our Isle of Wight Events Diary and What’s On pages showcase events throughout the year, with ideas to suit all ages, interests and budgets.
Find out more about the Isle of Wight Music Festival, Garlic Festival, Cowes Week and many other events.
We’ve got fun events for children, amazing festivals, live music and theatre, agricultural shows, art exhibitions and quirky local events. Summer on the Island is always busy but don’t miss our Christmas and New Year events too.
February 2025
The 2025 IW Story Festival has a great mixture of talks by fantastic authors, performances by local and national theatre companies, engaging storytelling and plenty of hands-on activities.
March 2025
A stunning stage show hosted by Jack Up favourites – The Zoots!
May 2025
The 2025 Festival takes place between Saturday 10th May to Sunday 18th May.
Riverfest is an Isle of Wight Award-Winning Fun, Free, Family Event
A stunning stage show hosted by Jack Up favourites – The Zoots!
You would be BARKING MAD to miss this!
June 2025
The annual Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, is a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight, an Island situated off the south coast of England
The Isle of Wight Festival 2025 is taking place between the 19th - 22nd June
July 2025
Sausages, cider and great music!
Ye-haw! Grab your boots and hat!
Outstanding vocals, stunning costumes and all of ABBA’s greatest hits will guarantee a fun-filled night of entertainment you won’t forget!
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