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Celebrate literature, sailing and monarchy in 2019 with a wide- ranging programme of events to suit everyone’s taste. Enjoy Cowes Week, regattas, open air theatre and local events in both Cowes and East Cowes and celebrate the 200th year since the birth of Queen Victoria.

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Big Brick Build at Osborne

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Family

East Cowes

Get creative with master builders and help bring heritage to life with LEGO® bricks.
Step into royal history and join English Heritage to recreate Osborne's charming Swiss Cottage in brick form. Once you've worked your magic, watch as our…

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From:

12 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025
Cowes Week

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Sporting Event

WEST COWES

Since 1826 Cowes Week has played a key part in the British sporting summer calendar and is one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events.

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2 Aug 2025to8 Aug 2025
Cowes Classics Day

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Free Event

Cowes

On Sunday 1st June, Cowes Classics Day, organised by the Royal London Yacht Club as part of Cowes Classics Regatta, Isle of Wight residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a free display of 60 vintage cars and classic boats meeting the owners,…

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From:

1 June 2025to1 June 2025
Isle of Wight Literary Festival

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Literature

COWES

A popular annual event in the Isle of Wight calendar, the Isle of Wight Literary Festival will be held between the 9th and 12th October 2025 at Northwood House, Cowes. The festival will once again be providing a varied and exciting programme with…

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From:

9 Oct 2025to12 Oct 2025
Cowes Fringe

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Festival

Cowes

This dynamic fringe event in this part of the Isle of Wight will deliver an explosion of art and culture through performances and workshops. Hosted in unique venues throughout the town in Cowes, Cowes Fringe guarantees a memorable weekend…

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From:

23 May 2025to25 May 2025
Round the Island Race

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Sporting Event

WEST COWES

The annual Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, is a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight. The race regularly attracts over 1,000 boats and thousands of sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races in the world…

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From:

7 June 2025to7 June 2025
Cowes Classics Regatta

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Water Based Activities

Cowes

Celebrating its 18th year, Cowes Classics Regatta is all about racing traditional yachts on the water and enjoying fabulous social events ashore.
Over 150 boats will be sailing varied courses set in the Solent including Metre boats, Classic…

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From:

30 May 2025to2 June 2025
WedFest 2025

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Exhibition

Cowes

An expo to celebrate all things weddings and events!
A fun filled weekend with live performances, stage shows, advice sessions and more!
WedFest is for anyone and everyone that wants to have a fun filled weekend! Maybe you're planning a…

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From:

5 Apr 2025to6 Apr 2025
UKSA Easter Camp

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Water Based Activities

Cowes

UKSA's popular Spring Camps are an action-packed programme of activities designed for children of all abilities, who are looking to get out onto the water, learn new skills, make new friends, and have some fun.
Activities can include dinghy…

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From:

14 Apr 2025to18 Apr 2025
Sail in Cowes Week 2025

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Sporting Event

Cowes

For only £255pp Per Day you can get in and amongst the action with Salty Sailing. Jostling for a position on the start line we race around the Solent playing the tides and having a great time!
Experience yacht racing on a boat with no shouting…

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From:

2 Aug 2025to8 Aug 2025
FRIENDSHIP DAY AT THE PORTLAND

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Community

Gurnard, COWES

A great day planned, everyone welcome
12.30 for Fish & chips followed by fun quiz and bingo session .
Finish the afternoon with Tea & Cakes

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29 Apr 2025to29 Apr 2025

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27 May 2025to27 May 2025

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24 June 2025to24 June 2025
Isle of Wight Dog Festival

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Festival

Cowes

The Island's premier dog show takes place in 2025!
There's so much to see and do this year we've had to add a day! With three show rings, dozens of classes, games, activities, food, camping, bars, live entertainment, stalls and so much more,…

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24 May 2025to25 May 2025
Black Cat Blues Club - Live Music

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Music

COWES

The popular blues open mic where a full back line is provided - open to all ages and abilities. Come and play some blues!
From 4pm to 7pm every 2nd Sunday in the Month.
09 March 2025
13 April 2025
11 May 2025
08 June…

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11 Aug 2024to31 Dec 2025
Fun Quiz Sunday Night

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Competition / Game

Gurnard

Fun General Knowledge quiz every other Sunday starting at 7PM
Win £££ and prizes

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13 Apr 2025to13 Apr 2025

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27 Apr 2025to27 Apr 2025

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11 May 2025to11 May 2025

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25 May 2025to25 May 2025

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8 June 2025to8 June 2025
The WedFest Party Night!

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Music

Cowes

The WedFest Party Night!
Are you ready to party with us? Check out the best of the island's entertainment all in one place on one night!
Raising money from the ticket sales for The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Operation…

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From:

5 Apr 2025to6 Apr 2025
Untouchable - Cowes Film Club

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Film

Cowes

Enjoy the film, Untouchable, at Trinity Theatre that will deliver one of the funniest, most honest and touching films ever made.
The script shows the beautiful and honest friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic (François Cluzet) and his…

Dates

From:

15 Apr 2025to15 Apr 2025
The Critic - Cowes Film Club

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Film

Cowes

The Critic is an enjoyable and engaging watch and will be shown at Trinity Theatre.
The film is about Jimmy Erskine, The Critic, who is the most feared and famous theatre critic in 1930s London.
If you like quality British cinema with…

Dates

From:

15 May 2025to15 May 2025
UKSA Fun Days

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Water Based Activities

Cowes

UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) runs regular watersports fun days for 8-15 year olds. Ideal for getting out on the water and enjoying a variety of different fun water and land-based activities, suitable for all abilities. Activities can include dinghy…

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From:

14 Apr 2025to18 Apr 2025
UKSA Dinghy Start

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Water Based Activities

Cowes

UK Sailing Academy's (UKSA) accredited Dinghy Start course is designed for complete beginners and is ideal for children (8-15 years old).
The syllabus is taught with a ratio of (6:1) students to instructor and covers the following: * Stage 1 –…

Dates

From:

14 Apr 2025to18 Apr 2025