7 upcoming events in Visit Isle of Wight
June 2026
Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2026
The iconic music festival returns to Seaclose Park in Newport with headliners Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris and The Cure.
July 2026
Round the Island Race 2026
A spectacular one-day yacht race organised by the Island Sailing Club that sees around 1,000 boats sail clockwise around the Isle of Wight from Cowes.
Ventnor Fringe Festival 2026
A ten-day arts festival transforming the seaside town of Ventnor into a stage for hundreds of theatre, comedy and music performances.
Isle of Wight Pride 2026
A colourful LGBTQ+ celebration centred on a Pride Parade through Ryde, ending at the Pride Community Village.
August 2026
Cowes Week 2026 (200th Anniversary)
Britain's original summer regatta marks its 200th anniversary with seven days of sailing, fireworks, a Red Arrows display and live music in Cowes.
Ryde Carnival 2026
The Isle of Wight's largest carnival procession parades through Ryde, with an Illuminated Carnival following later in the month.
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival 2026
The island's biggest summer show celebrates all things garlic with star chefs, live music and local food and craft stalls near Newchurch.