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What's on across the Island

Isle of Wight events

Gigs, festivals, markets, family days out and more. WightExplorer has 436 Isle of Wight events listed right now, every one checked by Islanders. Here's a taste of what's on. Tap any event to open it in the free WightExplorer app.

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What's on this weekend on the Isle of Wight

Fri 9 Oct – Sun 11 Oct

In the calendar

The Island's big annual events

From world-famous sailing to one of the UK's best-loved music festivals, these are the dates Islanders and visitors plan their year around.

The WightExplorer app

436 events listed in the app right now

This page is just a taste. Browse everything by date and category, save events to your own itinerary and get a reminder before they start. Free, no account needed.

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Things to do on the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight packs a lot into 147 square miles. Summer brings the big festivals, regattas and carnivals, while the rest of the year is full of live music, theatre, pantomime, food markets, craft fairs, guided walks and family activities in towns and villages right across the Island.

WightExplorer brings them together in one place. Rather than searching social media pages and posters, you can see what's on today, this weekend or months ahead, save events to your own itinerary and get a reminder before they start.

Running an event? Submit it for free and reach people looking for things to do on the Island.

Frequently asked questions

What's on on the Isle of Wight this weekend?

The Island hosts live music, markets, family activities, sport and more most weekends. This page shows a selection of what's on this weekend, and the free WightExplorer app lists every event checked by our local team.

What are the biggest annual events on the Isle of Wight?

Highlights of the Island's calendar include the Isle of Wight Festival, Cowes Week, the Round the Island Race, the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival, the Walking Festival, the Scooter Rally and Ryde Carnival.

How can I find events near me on the Isle of Wight?

Download the free WightExplorer app to browse events by date and category, save them to your own itinerary and get reminders before they start.

Can I add my event to WightExplorer?

Yes. Isle of Wight event organisers can submit an event for free on the WightExplorer website, or choose a promoted package for extra visibility.