The Official Isle of Wight Carnivals List
The Isle of Wight Carnival Season is popular not just for Islanders but tourists too! Below is a list of Isle of Wight carnivals that are due to take place in 2026.
Please use this list as a guide only as Newport Carnival will not be held responsible for cancellations or inaccuracies. Check with the carnival you wish to attend before the procession takes place. Most carnival groups have a Facebook page and will announce any cancellations on their pages if there are any.
Two columns added to the 2026 calendar include Sandown Bay Regatta and Ryde Children’s Day.
This will be an organised carnival event taking place throughout the day.
You can click on the carnival name to be linked to their website/social media.
- This page was last updated on Tuesday 4th August 2026.
Isle of Wight Carnival Dates for 2026
ALL DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
VERSION 5: 19/07/2026
Note: East Cowes is departing an hour later than originally planned.
Carnival | Date | Assembly | Judging Time | Move off Time |
Saturday 25th July 2026 | Culver Parade | 6.00pm | 7.00pm | |
Saturday 1st August 2026 | Church Litten | 6.00pm | 7.00pm | |
Sunday 2nd August 2026 | Palmerston Road | 1.15pm | 2.00pm | |
Wednesday 5th August 2026 | Popham Road | 6pm (Royalty only) | 7.00pm | |
Saturday 8th August 2026 | Popham Road | 8.15pm (Royalty only) | 9.15 pm | |
Sunday 9th August 2026 | Sandown Esplanade | All-day event | ||
Wednesday 12th August 2026 | Dudley Road | 12.45pm | 12 Midday | |
Wednesday 12th August 2026 | Dudley Road | 6.00pm | 7.00pm | |
Saturday 15th August 2026 | Dudley Road | 8.30 pm | 9.00 pm | |
Thursday 20th August 2026 | Church Litten & South Street | 8.00pm | 9.00pm | |
Saturday 22nd August 2026 | Beatrice Avenue | 5.30pm | 7.15pm | |
Wednesday 26th August 2026 | Culver Parade | 7.30pm | 8.30pm | |
Saturday 29th August 2026 | Ryde Town Centre | 11am-3pm | ||
Monday 31st August 2026 | The Green, St Michaels Road | 5.45pm | 6.30pm | |
Thursday 3rd September 2026 | North Walk, Esplanade | 5.30pm | 6.30pm | |
Saturday 5th September 2026 | North Walk, Esplanade | 7.30 pm | 8.30 pm | |