Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Carisbrooke · Newport · Family
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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.
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Pictures in the Park: Quadrophenia
The 1979 British drama Quadrophenia closes Pictures in the Park, with free outdoor cinema and special scooter parking at Puckpool Park.
Sunday Live: The Geckos
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay (The Geckos on the poster). Music from 3pm; check venue for food service times. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.
Antiques, Collectables & Craft Fair
Antiques, collectables and craft stalls on Calbourne Recreation Ground with hall refreshments and donation entry.
Pictures in the Park: Scary Movie 6
A free open-air screening of horror comedy Scary Movie 6 at Puckpool Park, with an 8.30pm start and advance registration required.
Royal Solent Yacht Club Open Day 2026
Tour Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth, discover its year-round sailing and social activities, and enjoy western Solent views during this public open day.
Ticket to Ryde August Bank Holiday 2026
A free live music weekend on Ryde seafront on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026.
Pictures in the Park: The Goonies
A free outdoor screening of family adventure The Goonies at Puckpool Park, starting at 8.30pm with advance registration required.
Summer Extravaganza and 51st Island Steam Fair
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway Island Steam Fair runs from Friday 28 to Monday 31 August 2026.
Pictures in the Park: Hoppers
A free open-air screening of Pixar’s Hoppers at Puckpool Park, with food and drinks available and advance ticket registration required.
Summer Gymnastic & Trampoline Funday (Sandown)
Late-August gymnastics and trampoline funday at The Bay Sports Complex in Sandown with Little Rockets, early booking £28.
Summer Gymnastic & Trampoline Funday (Cowes)
Final August Cowes funday from Little Rockets with gymnastics, trampoline and full-day holiday coaching at TS Osborne.
An Evening with Jemima-May Rees
Island performer Jemima-May Rees brings songs from several genres and possible ukulele surprises to Bembridge Fort's Magazine Theatre.
Dom’s Big Summer Quiz at Department
Dom Pope hosts a lively multimedia quiz at Department in Ryde, raising money for Ryde Carnival with teams of up to six.
Fish and Chip Evenings at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Tuesday evening fish and chip events at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway through July and August 2026.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Havenstreet · Music , Heritage & history
Sunday Live: Storm
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay (Storm on the poster). Music from 3pm; check venue for food service times. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.
Daisy Ring Bus First Anniversary Celebration
A free afternoon at Northwood House celebrating Daisy Ring Bus with live music, family activities, stalls, food and community performances.
Northwood House · Cowes · Family , Music
Newport Craft Market with Destash Sale
A Newport craft market and destash sale for makers, crafters and bargain hunters, with seller tables available for £10.
Summer Fair at Arreton Barns
A free summer fair at Arreton Barns that is easy to drop into for an hour or build a relaxed Saturday around.
The Piano Cafe Quiz Night: August
The August quiz night at The Piano Cafe offers a Thursday evening table quiz in Freshwater for teams of two to six.
Summer Gymnastic & Trampoline Funday (Cowes)
A mid-August gymnastics and trampoline funday at Cowes Sea Cadets with Little Rockets, £28 early-booking rate per child.
Sunday Live: Coverflow
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay (Coverflow on the poster). Music from 3pm; check venue for food service times. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.
Nettlestone & Seaview Village Fayre
Nettlestone and Seaview Community Partnership host a village fayre at Seagrove Recreation Ground with stalls, games, dog show and refreshments.
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival 2026
The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival takes place at the Newchurch festival field on 15 and 16 August 2026.
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival Site · Sandown · Music , Family
Summer Gymnastic & Trampoline Funday (Sandown)
Little Rockets host a Sandown gymnastics and trampoline funday at The Bay Sports Complex, £28 with early booking.
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.