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!
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!
The Isle of Wight Dance Weekender
The Isle of Wight Dance Weekender lands on 9th & 10th May 2026 bringing two days of high-energy dance music with House, Garage and throwback pop with full-on festival fun to the heart of Robin Hill Adventure Park.
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’.
Follow the Seagulls
Join the brainstrust community on a trek to raise vital funds and awareness, taking on 50 miles of the Isle of Wight's scenic coastal path.
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!