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Isle of Wight Festivals & Events

Click here for a list of all 2010 events or use the search box to find events taking place during your visit to the Island.

With over 1000 local, national and international events and concerts the Isle of Wight is the place to be seen, to compete and to party. See a world famous rock star, race a yacht or walk the Wight, then take time out to explore, drink, eat and relax. 

Throughout the year, see some of the top bands and artists perform at a range of distinct Island music events: The Isle of Wight Festival in June, the Osborne House Classical Concert in July and The Bestival, the hippy happening of the year, in September.

Find your sea legs with free 'Try Sailing' taster sessions available during Cowes Week, or take part in the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival or Isle of Wight Walking Festival including the Walk the Wight.

Nowhere in Britain hosts events quite like the Isle of Wight. With a mild climate, a supportive and vibrant local community, a wide range of accommodation, restaurants and pubs, stunning scenery and endless tourist attractions - it's the perfect events venue. 
It's easy to see why outdoor activities like walking, cycling and sailing are so popular on this small Island; it has over 500 miles of footpaths, around 30 miles of Heritage Coastline while more than half the Island is recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

And it's not only the international events people flock to. Throughout the year, the Island is alive with local carnival celebrations, confirming its reputation as England's carnival island.

For details on local community events please visit www.iwight.com

Organisation of some of the events listed on this site is by third parties with whom the final decisions on the delivery of the event rests.