The Isle of Wight Festival takes place 19th to 22nd June 2026 and is an event not to miss.
Starting the summer in style, the award winning Isle of Wight Festival takes place in June every year in the town of Newport and is steeped in history and recognised around the world for its amazing line-up, mixing legendary artists with the hottest up and coming acts.
The Festival is famed for its heritage and as the UK’s first major music event of the summer; it gives festival goers a line up to love!
As expected this is a VERY busy time for the hotel, so get your reservations in quick! Just £50 deposit.
Cycling enthusiasts rejoice, The Randonee returns to the Island on Sunday the 6th of September!
This year, 2026, Mountbatten Isle of Wight will take over the running of the event and the next exciting phase of this enduring and hugely successful annual cycling challenge.
The Randonnee follows the Round The Island (RTI) cycle routes in a clockwise direction and there will be a choice of 100km and 55km rides. The Event starts at 9am and finishes at 6pm.
Find Out MoreAn event for keen hikers, relaxed wanderers, and curious explorers alike, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival is a friendly coming together in the great outdoors for all ages.
The iconic Walk the Wight route takes place on Sunday 10th of May 2026
Find Out MoreThe isle of Wight running Festival has become one of the biggest sporting events on the Island and a favourite of runners from all over the South of England.
From the 31st of May until the 7th of June, athletes of all levels can choose from circular cross-country routes, in the breath-takingly beautiful west Wight. Distances start at 5km, going all the way up to a half marathon, passing by the iconic Needles landmark.
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Find Out MoreGet ready to have a blast at Isle of Wight Pride on the 18th of July!
On Saturday morning the celebration begins with a traditional parade in Ryde. The parade will go down Queens Road, West Street, Cross Street, Union Street and end at the Esplanade, right next to the Acsensos Community Village the afternoon and evening entertainment will take place.
The Royal Esplanade Hotel is perfectly suited for a comfortable nights rest after a long day at Pride. Situated just a couple minutes walk from the arena. Just think, Full English Breakfast and Seaview Rooms!
For 10% off your booking with us here at The Royal Esplanade Hotel for Pride guests, please quote 'Pride10' when booking online or over the phone.
Find Out More1st - 7th August
Lendy Cowes Week is one of the longest-running regular regattas in the world. With 40 daily sailing races, around 500 boats, and 2500 competitors ranging from Olympic and world-class professionals to weekend sailors, it is the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world. Image by Paul Wyeth.
Find Out MoreFriday 28th to Monday 31st of August
No August Bank Holiday on The Isle of Wight, would be complete without the arrival 1000s of scooterists!
Mod fashion abundance, vintage scooters, exhilarating live music and of course, the grand ride out on Sunday 30th.
Enjoyable for scooterists and spectators alike, the town of Ryde hosts some of the best concerts and nightlife of the weekend, with scooters as far as the eye can see ,parked all along the Esplanade, with some of the best views from our very own Hotel’s windows!
Find Out MoreRyde Carnival will be back bigger and better than ever on the 3rd of September (main) and the 5th of September (Illuminated)
This is a popular Carnival that started over more than hundred years ago.
Actors, dancers and bands arrive from all over the island participate in this carnival. The visitors can enjoy tempo music with the influence of Brazilian Samba, local bands that play on Steel Pans (originated from Trinidad), etc…
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Shanklin Theatre is open all year round hosting a full programme of professional and amateur productions and many amazing productions
Group Discounts Available
Find Out MoreBookable 24/7 online, or call us directly on 01983 562549
