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!
Riverfest
Riverfest is a fun free community event which takes place every May by the River in the heart of Newport.
Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair
A day long festival of Folk & Blues set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, with fantastic bands and locally produced food, children's activities, tea tent and real ale tent!
Walk the Wight
The Island’s largest and most iconic fundraising event, Walk the Wight, returns on 10 May!
Little Bears in Care
Seventeen Southampton City Council ‘Little Bears in Care’ will be appearing at a variety of locations across the city. The theme of this year’s Foster Care Fortnight is ‘The Power of Relationships’.
Rydabus
The Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum are presenting their Rydabus event weekend on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May.
Isle of Wight Takeover
Now in its 11th year, enjoy a family-friendly annual event celebrating car enthusiasts passion for their cars.
Cowes Fringe
Back for 2026, Cowes Fringe features an exciting and diverse line-up of nine events spanning theatre, live music, comedy, family entertainment and creative workshops.
Ticket to Ryde - May Bank Holiday
Situated along the seafront just a stone’s throw from Ryde’s golden sand beaches, this free-to-attend mini-festival provides a rich mix of bank holiday entertainment for both Island residents and visitors!
Three Rivers Festival
Three Rivers Music Festival returns bringing three days of music, creativity, wellness and community to the beautiful rural setting of Durrants Farm, Porchfield.