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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
Nov-Jan 15-5
southampton christmas market
Entertainment

Christmas in Southampton

Sail over to Southampton city centre from Friday 15 November and discover a winter wonderland, with rides, entertainment, music, and much more!

All Day
Nov 23
christmas market stall selling crafts
Entertainment

East Cowes Christmas Celebrations

Get into the festive spirit with a community market featuring local and artisan traders, mulled wine, panto characters, music, and more! 

10am - 3pm
Nov-Dec 30-22
large decorated christmas tree inside the house
Entertainment

Christmas at Osborne

Discover enchanting festive fun at Queen Victoria's former palace by the sea. Choose from guided winter tours, a Victorian Christmas experience, and the chance to meet Father Christmas himself! 

All Day
Dec 1-24
Christmas at Tapnell - father Christmas
Entertainment

Christmas at Tapnell Farm

Tapnell Farm Park’s award-winning Christmas Experience is back – ready to take you on a NEW magical Christmas adventure... 'No time like the present!'   

All Day
Dec 7-24
father christmas carrying a sack of toys at the station
Entertainment

Santa Specials at IW Steam Railway

An enchanting Christmas experience awaits you and your little ones at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway on select dates this December, as Havenstreet Station becomes home to exceptional festive entertainment and traditional fairground rides!

Havenstreet All Day
Dec 26
a steam train in the snow
Entertainment

Boxing Day Specials at IW Steam Railway

A fabulous post-Christmas treat for the whole family! 

Havenstreet All Day
Jan 6
paul merson in england kit
Entertainment

An Evening with Paul Merson

A night to remember with football icon & Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson!

Newport 7:30 - 10:30pm
May 11
group of walkers
Walking

Walk the Wight

Celebrating its 35th birthday in 2025, the Island’s largest and most iconic fundraising event, Walk the Wight, returns on 11 May!

Island Wide All Day
Jun 19-22
Festival stage lit up in the dark with confetti
Entertainment

Isle of Wight Festival 2025

The Isle of Wight Festival 2025 will take place from Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 June! Book your festival ferry travel today!

Newport All Day

Customer Reviews

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Excellent well organised service
Tue, Nov 12 2024
1 2 3 4 5
Excellent, staff are friendly, helpful and professional. I have travelled many times without any problems. The food is good, not so sure about the coffee. Even when there are…
Mon, Nov 11 2024
1 2 3 4 5
Checked in told what lane to park in and then called onto ferry and told where to park.
Mon, Nov 11 2024