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01983 562549

Steampunk Festival 2026

Steampunk Festival returns for September 2026!

Bringing with it a weekend of imagination, invention, and unforgettable spectacle.

Join us at the elegant Royal Esplanade Hotel, our exclusive evening host, where Friday and Saturday nights come alive with dazzling entertainment. Step into a world of brass, gears, and Victorian-inspired wonder as the venue transforms into a vibrant hub of music, performance, and steampunk splendour.

Friday 18th : Gears & Giggles : A Steampunk Soiree of Merriment

A Vintage Music Hall evening of live music and sharp-witted comedy, with seating available, where guests in splendid steampunk finery gather for a cabaret brimming with mischief and charm. 

7:00 pm, £21 per person early-bird (before 30 June), 

£26 after (inc £1 booking fee)

Saturday 19th: Pipetopia : A Steampunk Rock Rally

Step into The Royal Esplanade Hotel Victorian Music Hall: An Enchanting Evening of Song, Laughter, and Spectacular Musical Antics. A high-energy night of bands and driving rhythms, where a standing crowd in steampunk finery can dance the evening away.

7:00 pm, £21 per person early-bird (before 30 June), 

£26 after (inc £1 booking fee)

Tickets & More Info

Coming over to The Island for Steampunk Festival? 

Stay at the heart of the action!

As Steampunk Festival's recommended Accommodation provider, we have exceptional stay offers to take advantage of: 

B&B classic rooms with breakfast for 2 (cooked & continental) for just £85 per night!

Add on an optional foot passenger ferry crossing, including 25% off Hovertravel and generous seasonal discount off the Fast Cat. 

Or, take advantage of our 'Sail & Stay package'- including your return Car Ferry crossing (any route) 

2 nights £329

3 Nights £405

Both offers are for classic grade rooms, with upgrades to Premier and Superior, with or without sea views available 

Direct bookings only 01983 562549

 

Rooms Available Now

Bookable 24/7 online, or call us directly on 01983 562549

Christmas Party Nights

Bookings Now Open