Isle Of Wight Events Guide - July 2026
- Dominic Kureen
- 5 hours ago
- 3 min read
July is packed with fantastic events across the Isle of Wight, from huge outdoor concerts and classical spectaculars to family attractions, arts festivals and live music.
Whether you're looking for a festival atmosphere, a relaxing picnic with an orchestra, a comedy night or a day out with the family, there's plenty happening across the Island over the coming weeks.
Here's our pick of some of the biggest events taking place this month.
🎶 Ibiza Orchestra Experience: The Final Encore (18+)
📅 Friday 3 July
🕒 6:00pm - 11:00pm
📍 Robin Hill
💷 From £24.50 + booking fee
One of Robin Hill's biggest summer events returns as the acclaimed 26-piece Ibiza Orchestra performs some of the greatest dance anthems from the White Isle for the final time.
🍺 Sausage & Cider Festival
📅 Saturday 4 July
🕒 12:00pm - 10:00pm
📍 Robin Hill
💷 From £24.50
More than 30 ciders, over 20 varieties of sausage, tribute acts, DJs, street food and family entertainment combine for one of the Island's biggest summer festivals.
🎻 Classic Isle Presents Proms '26
📅 Saturday 11 July
🕒 5:00pm - 9:30pm
📍 Robin Hill, Newport
💷 From £35
Pack a picnic and enjoy an unforgettable evening as the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra returns following the success of last year's Proms.
🎬 A Night At The Movies: The Best Of Williams & Zimmer
📅 Sunday 12 July
🕒 5:00pm - 9:00pm
📍 Robin Hill
💷 From £35
Movie lovers won't want to miss this celebration of legendary film scores from John Williams and Hans Zimmer.
🎸 Live Music At Strings Bar & Venue
📅 Throughout July
📍 Strings Bar & Venue, Newport
💷 Prices vary by event
Strings continues its packed programme of live entertainment throughout July, featuring tribute acts, touring artists, local bands and comedy nights.
🎭 Ventnor Fringe
📅 17 - 26 July
🕒 Various times
📍 Various venues across Ventnor
💷 Prices vary (many free events available)
One of the UK's most unique arts festivals transforms Ventnor into a giant performance space for ten days of comedy, theatre, circus, music, cabaret and family entertainment.
🌳 Wytwoods Festival (18+)
📅 Friday 17 - Saturday 18 July
🕒 Various times
📍 Robin Hill
💷 See website
A brand-new woodland festival blending live music, immersive art, wellness experiences, healing spaces and artisan markets across Robin Hill.
🛡️ Viking Day At Ryde Castle Hotel (In Aid Of Macmillan Cancer Support)
📅 Saturday 25 July
🕒 12:00pm - 10:00pm
📍 Ryde Castle Hotel
💷 Free Entry
Step back in time for an unforgettable Viking-themed day at Ryde Castle Hotel in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
🎡 Summer Fun At Blackgang Chine
📅 Throughout July
🕒 Daily opening
📍 Blackgang Chine, Niton
💷 Admission charges apply
The UK's oldest amusement park is open daily throughout the summer with rides, themed lands, dinosaurs, pirates, cowboys and fairy kingdoms.
🚂 Steam Into Summer
📅 Throughout July
🕒 Various departures
📍 Isle Of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet
💷 See website
Take a nostalgic journey through the Island countryside aboard beautifully restored steam trains. The railway also offers museums, Victorian station experiences and family activities throughout the month.
🏰 English Heritage Summer At Carisbrooke Castle
📅 Throughout July
🕒 Daily
📍 Carisbrooke Castle
💷 Admission charges apply
Discover more than 1,000 years of Island history with daily castle opening, panoramic views, museum displays and the famous resident donkeys.
🌸 Discover The Isle Of Wight Lavender
📅 Throughout July
🕒 Daily
📍 The Isle of Wight Lavender Farm, Newchurch
💷 Free entry (some activities may be extra)
July is peak lavender season, making it the perfect time to stroll through the colourful fields, browse locally made products and enjoy refreshments surrounded by spectacular purple blooms.
🌞 Summer At Tapnell Farm Park
📅 Throughout July
🕒 Daily
📍 Tapnell Farm Park, Yarmouth
💷 See website
From inflatable attractions and animal encounters to outdoor play, go-karts and indoor activities, Tapnell Farm Park offers a full day out for families during the summer holidays.
Looking ahead... 👀
July is only the beginning of a packed Island summer, with Cowes Week returning at the start of August alongside festivals, outdoor cinema, live music and family events across the Isle of Wight.
Keep checking back with Isle of Wight Radio for the latest What's On guides throughout the summer.