46 upcoming events in Isle of Man · page 1 of 2
October 2026
Harry Enfield & No Chums! Live
Nostalgic stand-up comedy show at the Villa Marina, Douglas Promenade.
Coastal Rhythms: Paul Parker Exhibition, Manx Museum
An exhibition of Paul Parker's work inspired by the island's shoreline at the Manx Museum in Douglas, a good indoor stop during an autumn or winter visit.
Myths & Magic at Peel Castle
Hop tu Naa season family trail exploring myths and folklore.
Room on the Broom Day
Hop tu Naa season family event themed around the Room on the Broom story.
Little Spooky Cinema: Casper
Family-friendly Halloween-season film screening as part of the Hop tu Naa events programme.
Turn Up for Turnips
Traditional Hop tu Naa turnip-carving activities for families.
Tiny Turnips Festival
Hop tu Naa festival activity for younger children.
Luck, Lore and Legends at The Grove
Hop tu Naa-themed evening of Manx folklore at The Grove Museum of Victorian Life.
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.
Little Spooky Cinema: Coco
Family-friendly Halloween-season film screening.
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.
Hop tu Naa Festival at Cregneash
Traditional Manx Hop tu Naa festival at the Cregneash Village Folk Museum.
The Nautical Museum Tour
Guided tour of Castletown's Nautical Museum, home of the historic armed yacht Peggy.
November 2026
The Great British Bake Off: The Musical, Gaiety Theatre
The stage musical based on the hit TV baking contest comes to Douglas's Victorian Gaiety Theatre for a short run of feel-good comedy, songs and soggy-bottom drama.
Manxmas Christmas Market on the Links, Peel Golf Club
A festive market at Peel Golf Club with local stalls for early Christmas shopping, combined easily with a stroll around Peel's harbour and castle on the west coast.
Syd Quirk Half Marathon, Ronaldsway
A well-established late-autumn half marathon in the south of the island near Castletown and Ronaldsway, attracting local club runners and visitors keen to race on Manx roads.
Christmas City Lights
Official start of Christmas in Douglas with lights switch-on and festive entertainment in the town centre.
Douglas Christmas City Lights Switch-On
Official start of Christmas in Douglas with lights switch-on.
Castletown Christmas Lights Switch On
Castletown's Market Square hosts an afternoon of festive fun culminating in the lights switch-on, set beneath the walls of medieval Castle Rushen in the island's former capital.
Great Laxey Mine Railway Christmas Trains and Markets
Festive short rides on the heritage mine railway in Laxey alongside Christmas markets and characters.
Laxey Christmas Markets & Christmas Trains
Great Laxey Mine Railway special festive rides with a Christmas market.
December 2026
Manannan's Winterfest No 9, Gaiety Theatre
A seasonal concert celebrating Manx Christmas traditions through classical, folk, brass and choral music, staged in the Gaiety Theatre's ornate Victorian auditorium on Douglas promenade.
Steam Into Christmas
Isle of Man Steam Railway's early-December festive steam service between Douglas and Port Erin with seasonal decorations.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, House of Manannan, Peel
The Natural History Museum's world-famous touring exhibition of award-winning nature photography visits Peel's House of Manannan for the winter, a strong rainy-day attraction for all ages.