What’s On
ISLE OF WIGHT WALKING FESTIVAL
11 – 19 MAY 2024
Celebrating its 25th anniversary the annual walking festival is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and explore the Island.
Lots of walks for every ability, something on offer for everyone
JACK UP EVENTS – TICKET TO RYDE
25 & 26 MAY, 24 & 25 AUGUST 2024
Celebrate the biggest hits with a sensational line up featuring world class tribute acts and original artists
A family friendly celebration of popular party hits, plenty of retro themed entertainment, vintage fairground, classic rides and games , food stalls, unique crafts and more.
It’s not just about the music, its a party for everyone!
ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL
20 – 23 JUNE 2024
The award winning Festival is famed for mixing iconic legends with the latest up and coming acts.
Around 55.000 festivalgoers enjoy the sensational music, delicious food, craft stalls and rides in a beautiful location with a friendly vibe atmosphere
THE ROYAL ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY SHOW
13 & 14 JULY 2024
Join the rural fun at the County Showground, enjoy family entertainment, livestock shows, food & drink festival, vintage tractors and more
ISLE OF WIGHT PRIDE
19 – 21 JULY 2024
Pride returns to the Harbour Beach in Ryde for another incredible weekend.
Drag King superstar DON ONE will be hosting this years event.
Enjoy Drag Queens & Kings, DJ’s, Singers, Bars, Stalls and lots more!
VENTNOR FRINGE
10 – 28 JULY 2024
Art lovers will discover a whole creative world on England’s largest Island with this multi award winning arts festival.
Celebrating it’s 15th anniversary with hundreds of artists, musicians, actors and comedians
COWES WEEK
27 JULY – 2 AUGUST 2024
Since 1826 Cowes Week is one of the longest running successful sporting events with 40 daily races, 750 boats it is the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world!.
WIGHT PROMS
11 – 18 AUGUST 2024
The festival celebrates classical proms, comedy, nippers, opera, drag, musical theatre, country music and dance.
THE GARLIC FESTIVAL
17 & 18 AUGUST 2024
Garlic lovers from across the globe unite to celebrate this pungent ingredient. From garlic ice cream to garlic beer.
Britain’s most powerful garlic is produced just minutes from the festival site.
Garlic is not the only thing on the menu, there is live entertainment, games, falconry displays & a funfair.
ISLE OF WIGHT INTERNATIONAL SCOOTER RALLY
23 – 26 AUGUST 2024
Based at Sandown Airport, join thousands of scooter enthusiasts at one of the biggest and most iconic events in the UK.
Every year vintage scooters, riders and spectators flock to the Island to enjoy live music, custom shows, trade stalls and more at various venues in Sandown & Ryde.
The highlight of the weekend is the big ride out on Sunday which starts from the ice rink in Ryde
ROYAL PIER'S FESTIVE FAYRE
DATE TBC
Come and browse through our many stalls, including local crafts, jewellery, cakes, preloved clothes, toys and many more.
Take part in games, raffle, teddy tombola and scavenger hunt.
Presents from Santa and his elf for the children and you may bump into Elsa & Olaf!
This is a fundraising event for Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat
NEW YEAR'S DAY DIP
1 JANUARY 2025 @ NOON
Meet at the hotel , once all the dippers are present we will head to the beach next to the pier, when the lifeboat sounds the claxon, run, jump, skip into the sea!.
Head back to the hotel after for a hot drink – free to all dippers.
Everyone is welcome, this is a fundraising event for Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat