Round the Island Race 2026
Round the Island Race 2026 sends yachts from Cowes around the Isle of Wight in one of the world’s largest one-day sailing races.
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Things to do in Cowes
Live events and local listings within 3 miles — updated as organisers publish.
Part of our things to do on the Isle of Wight guides — or jump to what's on this weekend.
Cowes is a busy Medina-side seaport with a strong sailing identity, from Cowes Week and yacht clubs to smaller town-centre events that keep the high street lively beyond regatta season. Pair plans with East Cowes across the floating bridge — ferries, harbour walks and Osborne nearby. Use this page for things to do in Cowes: live listings gathered in one place so you do not hear about them the next morning.
Saturday 11 July 2026
3 events
Royal Isle of Wight County Show 2026
The Royal Isle of Wight County Show takes place at Northwood on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2026.
Medina Community Choir: Celebrating 20 Years, Cowes
Medina Community Choir brings its 20-year celebration to St Mary's Church in Cowes, with favourite songs from across the choir's history.
Sunday 12 July 2026
2 events
Royal Isle of Wight County Show 2026
The Royal Isle of Wight County Show takes place at Northwood on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2026.
Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir at Isle of Wight County Show
Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir perform at 2pm during the Isle of Wight County Show at Northwood showground.
Saturday 18 July 2026
1 event
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.
Sunday 19 July 2026
1 event
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.
Monday 20 July 2026
2 events
British Classic Week 2026
The UK’s leading classic yacht regatta returns to Cowes with five days of IRC racing and harbour-side social events.
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.
Tuesday 21 July 2026
2 events
British Classic Week 2026
The UK’s leading classic yacht regatta returns to Cowes with five days of IRC racing and harbour-side social events.
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.
Wednesday 22 July 2026
2 events
British Classic Week 2026
The UK’s leading classic yacht regatta returns to Cowes with five days of IRC racing and harbour-side social events.
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.
Thursday 23 July 2026
2 events
British Classic Week 2026
The UK’s leading classic yacht regatta returns to Cowes with five days of IRC racing and harbour-side social events.
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.
Friday 24 July 2026
2 events
British Classic Week 2026
The UK’s leading classic yacht regatta returns to Cowes with five days of IRC racing and harbour-side social events.
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.
Saturday 25 July 2026
3 events
British Classic Week 2026
The UK’s leading classic yacht regatta returns to Cowes with five days of IRC racing and harbour-side social events.
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.
Medina Community Choir: Gospel Gold
Medina Community Choir performs Gospel Gold at St Mary's Church in Cowes before its Paris tour, with an award-winning choir in a summer Saturday setting.
Sunday 26 July 2026
1 event
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.
Monday 27 July 2026
1 event
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.
Tuesday 28 July 2026
1 event
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.
Wednesday 29 July 2026
1 event
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.
Thursday 30 July 2026
1 event
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.
Friday 31 July 2026
2 events
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.
Wight Proms Festival 2026
Wight Proms runs at Northwood House, Cowes, from 31 July to 9 August 2026.
Saturday 1 August 2026
3 events
Wight Proms Festival 2026
Wight Proms runs at Northwood House, Cowes, from 31 July to 9 August 2026.
North Sails Cowes Week 2026
Cowes Week marks its bicentenary with racing from Saturday 1 to Friday 7 August 2026.
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.
Sunday 2 August 2026
3 events
North Sails Cowes Week 2026
Cowes Week marks its bicentenary with racing from Saturday 1 to Friday 7 August 2026.
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.
Wight Proms Festival 2026
Wight Proms runs at Northwood House, Cowes, from 31 July to 9 August 2026.
Monday 3 August 2026
3 events
Wight Proms Festival 2026
Wight Proms runs at Northwood House, Cowes, from 31 July to 9 August 2026.
North Sails Cowes Week 2026
Cowes Week marks its bicentenary with racing from Saturday 1 to Friday 7 August 2026.
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.
Tuesday 4 August 2026
3 events
Wight Proms Festival 2026
Wight Proms runs at Northwood House, Cowes, from 31 July to 9 August 2026.
North Sails Cowes Week 2026
Cowes Week marks its bicentenary with racing from Saturday 1 to Friday 7 August 2026.
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.