🎭 Sandown kicks off the Isle of Wight's carnival season this Saturday as colourful floats, bands and community groups take to the streets.

One of the Isle of Wight’s oldest carnivals is preparing for the 2026 summer season, despite a series of financial challenges over the past year.

Sandown Carnival organisers have announced the dates for next year’s summer events — but confirmed there will be no New Year’s Day fireworks in 2026.