What’s On This September 2025 on the Isle of Wight

September on the Isle of Wight offers a vibrant mix of festivals, family-friendly shows, exclusive tours, and culinary delights. Whether you’re a local or planning a visit, here’s your curated guide to the must-attend events this month.

🧀🍏 Cider & Cheese Festival – Havenstreet Steam Railway

📅 Dates: 6–7 September 2025
📍 Location: Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet
Details & Tickets: iwsteamrailway.co.uk/event/cider-cheese-festival
Sample over 30 ciders and a variety of local cheeses, perfectly paired with pickles and chutneys. Enjoy live music and the charm of the heritage railway.

🦖🎸 The Dinosaur That Pooped a Rock Show – Medina Theatre, Newport

📅 Date: 7 September 2025
📍 Location: Medina Theatre, Newport
Details & Tickets: medinatheatre.co.uk/events/the-dinosaur-that-pooped-a-rock-show
Join Danny and Dino on a musical adventure to score the last two concert tickets. Expect chaos, fun, and plenty of laughs.

🚐🎪 Wight Buggin’ 2025 – Retro Staycations, Ryde

📅 Dates: 12–14 September 2025
📍 Location: Retro Staycations Glamping Retreat & Campsite, Ryde
Details & Tickets: visitisleofwight.co.uk/whats-on/wight-buggin-p2250911
Experience the ultimate family-friendly VW & camping festival with live music, food stalls, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

🧩🚌 ModelFest – Sandown & Ryde

📅 Dates: 13–14 September 2025
Details: ModelFest will take place simultaneously at two venues, the Wight Aviation Museum and the Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum, connected by heritage bus services.
More Information: iwsteamrailway.co.uk/event/cider-cheese-festival
Explore impressive model displays and enjoy vintage bus rides between the two locations.

🌿🏛️ Exclusive Evening Garden Tour – Osborne House, East Cowes

📅 Date: 16 September 2025
📍 Location: Osborne House, East Cowes
Details & Tickets: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/osborne-exclusive-evening-garden-tour-16-sep-25
Enjoy a serene evening stroll through the beautiful gardens of Osborne House, guided by experts from English Heritage and the National Garden Scheme.

🚤🔍 Hovertravel Behind-the-Scenes Tour – Ryde

📅 Date: 24 September 2025
📍 Location: Hovertravel, Ryde
Details & Tickets: hovertravel.co.uk/experiences/behind-the-scenes-tour
Get an exclusive look at the operations of the iconic hovercraft service that connects the Isle of Wight to the mainland.

🎩⚙️ Isle of Wight Steampunk Festival – Ryde

📅 Dates: 26–28 September 2025
📍 Location: Ryde
Details & Tickets: iowsteampunkfestival.co.uk
Immerse yourself in a world of eccentric fashion, music, and performances at the biggest and best Steampunk Festival on the Isle of Wight.

🌟 Plan Your September on the Isle of Wight

From culinary delights and family entertainment to unique cultural experiences, September is the perfect time to explore the Isle of Wight. For more events and information, visit thewightconcierge.com.