Isle of Wight Events
Jam packed with events for everyone...
There’s no shortage of great events throughout the year to enthral and entertain. Genteel sailing, thrilling powerboat racing, delectable food festivals, and music festivals dedicated to Jazz, Folk, Rock and more, the Isle of Wight calendar is full to the brim.
Music Festival & Concerts
| date | event | location |
|---|---|---|
| 11-13 Apr | Isle of Wight International Jazz Festival | Ventnor |
| 13-15 Jun | Isle of Wight Festival | Newport |
| 19 Jul | Last Night of the Osborne Proms | East Cowes |
| 05-07 Sep | Bestival | Robin Hill |
| 19-21 Sep | Isle of Wight Folk & Bues Festival | Ventnor |
On the Water
Surrounded by water, the Isle of Wight offers some of the best sailing and water related sports found anywhere in the country.
| date | event | location |
|---|---|---|
| 21-23 Mar | Red Funnel Easter Regatta (RORC) | Solent |
| 09-11 May | RIBEX boat show (Cowes Yacht Haven) | Cowes |
| 28 Jun | Round the Island Race | Cowes/Solent |
| 02-09 Aug | Skandia Cowes Week | Cowes/Solent |
| TBC | Cowes Powerboat Festival | Cowes/Solent |
| 18-21 Sep | White Air Extreme Sports Festival | Yaverland |
Food & Horticulture
The Island has a great reputation for fresh food and organic produce and the many food related festivals and garden show's offer a great way to see and taste what's on offer.
| date | event | location |
|---|---|---|
| 26-27 Apr | Robin Hill Spring Garden Show | Robin Hill |
| 16-17 Aug | Isle of Wight Garlic Festival | Nr Arreton |
| 30-31 Aug | Wolverton Manor Garden Fair | Shorwell |
| 20-21 Sep | Apple Day Festival | Afton Park |
Walking & Cycling
Each May, the Isle of Wight is home to the UK's largest Walking Festival which includes Walk the Wight, a huge sponsored walk across the breadth of the Island.
| date | event | location |
|---|---|---|
| 13-18 May | Isle of Wight Walking Festival | Island wide |
| 18 May | Walk the Wight (starts Bembridge) | Bembridge |
| 23-26 May | Big Wight Mountain Biking Festival | Ninham |
| 13-21 Sep | Isle of Wight Cycling Festival | Island wide |
