Summer Gymnastic & Trampoline Funday (Sandown)
Little Rockets host a Sandown gymnastics and trampoline funday at The Bay Sports Complex, £28 with early booking.
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August 2026 Isle of Wight events
Historical event listings from August 2026. These pages are preserved for reference and linked separately from the live what's-on programme.
The Tales of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny at Ventnor Botanic Garden
Quantum Theatre brings The Tales of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny to Ventnor Botanic Garden on Wednesday 12 August for an outdoor family show at 15:00.
Ventnor Botanic Garden · Ventnor · Arts & crafts , Community
Summer Gymnastic & Trampoline Funday (Cowes)
Little Rockets run a full-day gymnastics and trampoline funday at Cowes Sea Cadets, with early-booking places at £28 per child.
Legendary Joust at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage medieval joust runs at Carisbrooke Castle from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 August 2026.
From Waste to Wearable: Rethinking Materials Through Making
Monday morning reclaimed-materials jewellery workshop at beCHARLO studio, 10am to 12.30pm, £40 with booking required.
West End Summer Academy 2026
Theatretrain Isle of Wight runs five days of West End musical theatre training at Lift Ryde for ages 6 to 18, with a Friday showcase.
Sunday Live: The Mix Duo
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay (The Mix Duo on the poster). Music from 3pm; check venue for food service times. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.
Lucy Bell Sketching Workshop
Unleash your inner artist in one of the UK's most stunning historical settings! Join acclaimed artist Lucy Bell for a transformative sketching workshop at the magnificent Brading Roman Villa. Surrounded by ancient mosaics and the echoes of history, you'll learn professional techniques to capture light, form, and texture on paper. This isn't just an art class—it's a chance to connect with heritage and creativity in a truly inspiring atmosphere. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Lucy's expert guidance will take your skills to the next level. Secure your seat and start your artistic journey today!
Sandown Bay Regatta 2026
Sandown Carnival's annual free regatta brings stage entertainment, beach sports and a street market to Sandown Esplanade on Sunday 9 August 2026, from 10am to 4.30pm.
Sandown · Sandown · Family , Sport & fitness
VJ Day Event
Free museum entry on VJ Day with 1940s live music, vintage shuttle buses and wartime displays at the Ryde bus museum.
Wild Metal Blooms: From Botanical Drawing to Sculptural Form
Artist Jo Kori leads a Quay Arts Summer School day combining botanical drawing with a recycled-metal flower sculpture.
From Waste to Wearable: Rethinking Materials Through Making
Saturday jewellery-making workshop at beCHARLO using reclaimed materials, 10am to 12.30pm, £40, max four places.
Summer Holidays: The Gruffalo Adventure
Gruffalo-themed forest school morning at Haylands Farm for children aged 1 to 7 with trails, crafts and campfire crumble.
From Waste to Wearable: Rethinking Materials Through Making
beCHARLO host a jewellery workshop using reclaimed materials at their Billingham studio, Friday 7 August, £40, beginners welcome.
Willow Bird Feeders Workshop at Quay Arts
Gina Dyer teaches traditional willow weaving at Quay Arts so you leave with a spiral bird feeder for fat balls.
East Cowes Festival 2026
A free three-day community festival on East Cowes Esplanade with live music, daytime activities, local food and drink and picnic-friendly waterfront space.
I Love Wight Summer Artisan Exhibition
Final day of the I Love Wight Summer Artisan Exhibition at Quarr Abbey, Tuesday 4 August, 10am to 4.30pm.
I Love Wight Summer Artisan Exhibition
Monday session of the I Love Wight artisan exhibition at Quarr Abbey, open 10am to 4.30pm with island makers.
Sunday Live: Hodge and Allen
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay (Hodge and Allen on the poster). Music from 3pm; check venue for food service times. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.
Yarmouth Craft Market
A Sunday market in Yarmouth with locally made crafts, artwork and cakes, open at the community hall from 11am to 3pm.
Community Hall of Yarmouth and District · Yarmouth · Community
I Love Wight Summer Artisan Exhibition
Sunday browsing at the I Love Wight Summer Artisan Exhibition in Quarr Abbey with local makers and gift stalls.
Bembridge Fort Tour & Explore - 11am
A two-hour guided walk through Bembridge Fort’s Victorian defences, underground tunnels and rarely opened military spaces on Culver Down.
Chale Show 2026
Chale Show takes place at Chale Recreation Ground on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August 2026.
I Love Wight Summer Artisan Exhibition
Saturday visit to the I Love Wight artisan show at Quarr Abbey with makers, gifts and island craft open until 4.30pm.
The Chale Show 2026
The Chale Show brings arena acts, horticulture, live music, a vintage fairground and traditional country show activity to Chale Recreation Ground.
North Sails Cowes Week 2026
Cowes Week marks its bicentenary with racing from Saturday 1 to Friday 7 August 2026.