Isle of Wight Events

The Island’s favourite boozy breakfast is back! Join The Spyglass Inn for its popular Beaujolais Breakfast, combining a hearty Full English breakfast with a bottle of Beaujolais wine, live music and plenty of French-inspired fun. Get into the spirit of the occasion by dressing up in your best French-themed fancy dress, with prizes up for...

Celebrate the festive season at The Garlic Farm with Christmas Mezze & Music Nights, taking place on selected Saturday evenings in November and December. Enjoy a delicious selection of Christmas-inspired tapas, including turkey spring rolls, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets and crispy sprouts with cranberry dipping sauce, alongside blue cheese parsnip dip and gravy. Soak...

Discover the Isle of Wight’s beautiful countryside with Walk the Wight, a popular annual event raising vital funds for Mountbatten, the Island’s hospice charity. With four routes to choose from, including the challenging 26.5 mile walk from Bembridge to The Needles, there’s an option to suit a range of ages and abilities. Enjoy breathtaking coastal...

Get ready for four days of incredible music and festival fun as the Isle of Wight Festival returns in 2027! A highlight of the UK’s summer festival season, this iconic event brings together music fans for a weekend of live performances, arts, culture and unforgettable experiences. With the 2027 dates confirmed, it’s the perfect time...

Experience one of the UK’s most iconic sailing events as Cowes Week brings world-class racing and a lively festival atmosphere to the Isle of Wight. A highlight of the British sporting calendar, this long-running event attracts sailing enthusiasts and spectators from far and wide. With up to 40 races a day, around 1,000 boats, and...

A much-loved Island tradition since 1983, the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival returns every August to The Fighting Cocks Crossroads, just outside Newchurch, for a weekend celebrating local produce, food and family fun. At the heart of the festival is garlic, grown locally in Newchurch by the multi-award-winning Garlic Farm. Visitors can discover a fantastic...

Take to two wheels and explore the Island with the Isle of Wight Randonnee, a popular annual cycling challenge first established in 1985. In 2026, more than 1,200 cyclists took part, with riders travelling from across the UK to enjoy this scenic event, now organised by Mountbatten Isle of Wight. The move to a September...