13 upcoming events in Isle of Man
September 2026
Isle of Man Crown Green Bowling Festival (September) 2026
The autumn crown green bowling festival held on greens across the Isle of Man.
Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival
A celebration of the island's local produce and culinary talent with tastings, cookery demonstrations and artisan food stalls.
The Big Manx Feast
Food and drink festival at Nobles Park, Douglas, themed around the Mheillea harvest celebration for the Year of the Manx Language.
The Big Manx Feast 2026
The island's flagship food and drink festival at Nobles Park, with a Manx Produce Marquee, food hall, cooking demonstrations and family activities.
Walk the Isle of Man (Walking Festival) 2026
A six-day festival for walkers of all levels offering daily guided walks of varying distance and difficulty across the island.
October 2026
Hop-tu-Naa Express Trains
Isle of Man Steam Railway runs themed evening trains from Douglas station for the Manx Halloween tradition of Hop-tu-Naa.
Castletown Hop-tu-Naa Carnival and Fireworks
Grand confetti carnival, open-air dance and firework display in front of Castle Rushen, Castletown, marking Hop-tu-Naa.
November 2026
Christmas City Lights
Official start of Christmas in Douglas with lights switch-on and festive entertainment in the town centre.
Great Laxey Mine Railway Christmas Trains and Markets
Festive short rides on the heritage mine railway in Laxey alongside Christmas markets and characters.
December 2026
Steam Into Christmas
Isle of Man Steam Railway's early-December festive steam service between Douglas and Port Erin with seasonal decorations.
ManxSPCA Christmas Fair
Charity Christmas fair at The Hub, Onchan, with handmade gifts, spiced treats and fairy-lit stalls in aid of the ManxSPCA.
Santa's Party Trains
Isle of Man Steam Railway's festive Santa Party Trains depart Douglas station with entertainment for children over the Christmas period.
Douglas Promenade Fireworks Display
Annual fireworks display along Douglas Promenade drawing crowds to the seafront for a pyrotechnic show.