Take part in the Tin Bath Races for a fun family day out

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Keep the whole family entertained on the Isle of Man with a calendar packed with events to please both the young and young at heart.

There’s plenty of entertainment, carnivals and occasions to enjoy on the Isle of Man, no matter what time of year it is you’ll find something different to do.

In the summer months, a colourful carnival parade comes to both Peel (in the west) and Douglas (in the east) filled with dance, music, professional street entertainment, fantastic costumes, floats and more!

Or how about coming to the Island for The Castletown festival? Here you’ll be treated to a Unique Grand Confetti Carnival, Open Air Dance, and Firework display in front of the Medieval fortress, Castle Rushen.

If you happen to be visiting towards the end of October, you’ll be in for a spooky Hop Tu Naa treat. Known as Halloween throughout the rest of the British Isles, on the Isle of Man Hop Tu Naa is celebrated instead with unique superstitions and turnip lanterns.

Find out more by visiting the annual event at Cregneash, where you can sing-along to the Hop tu Naa song, learn the steps to the traditional dance, carve a turnip lantern and discover seasonal baking.

And if you’re visiting for Christmas, you won’t want to miss the Pantomime at the magnificent Gaiety Theatre or a ride on the Santa Train – a real Victorian steam railway adventure.

Or why not take part in a local tradition and join in the Tower of Refuge Walk? Thousands of people walk to the tower in the sea during the low tide season to raise money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Or how about visiting on the Isle of Man’s National Day – Tynwald Day - when parliament is held in the open air. The celebration is marked with music, dance, art and heritage for the whole family to enjoy.

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TT Funfair

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TT event

With all the excitement, sound, light and buzz, the TT funfair returns for 2019.

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30 May 2019to9 June 2019
T.T. Mad Sunday Vintage Rally

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TT event

Castletown

A display of Vintage and Classic Tractors and Machinery, Stationary Engines, Vintage and Classic Cars and Motorbikes.

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2 June 2019Open 09:30 - 17:00
Red Arrows RAF Display Team

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TT event

Douglas

The Red Arrows RAF Display Team are back for TT 2019 to perform their spectacular fast jet display over Douglas Bay

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4 June 2019
TT Firework Display

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TT event

This huge fireworks display launched from a ship in Douglas Bay, brings a spectacular close to the TT 2019 Festival.

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7 June 2019
MannKind Festival 2019

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Festival

Lezayre, Ramsey

A Festival of fun, music, dancing, activities, food & drink for those with Learning Differences and/or Physical Disabilities, their families, carers and guardians.

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13 July 2019Open 11:00 - 19:00
Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering

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Festival

Peel

The Isle of Man's premier Celtic festival featuring top music and dance acts, concerts, ceilis, workshops, artisan craft fair, educational outreach, free community events and lively traditional music sessions! The festival is based in Peel Centenary...

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17 July 2019to21 July 2019Open 12:00 - 23:00
Peel Traditional Boat Weekend

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Family Event

Peel

A gathering of traditional boats of all kinds of traditional boats both sail and power. A visual feast in Peel harbour.

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2 Aug 2019to4 Aug 2019
Port St Mary Lifeboat day

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Family Event

Port St Mary

A family afternoon with entertainment, stalls and demonstrations by lifeboats in support of the RNLI.

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4 Aug 2019Open 13:00 - 16:30
Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival

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Food & Drink

Douglas

The annual Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival brings together more than 60 passionate local producers to showcase the best food and drink the Island has to offer.

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14 Sept 2019to15 Sept 2019Open 10:00 - 17:00
Hop tu Naa Festival

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Hop tu Naa/Bonfire Night

Sound Road

Celebrate our annual Hop Tu Naa traditions at our wholesome, family friendly home grown festival. Hop tu Naa was traditionally considered to be the beginning of the Celtic new year and the start of winter.

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25 Oct 2019to31 Oct 2019Various Opening Times
Port Erin Fireworks Display

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Family Event

Port Erin

Spectacular Fireworks display over Port Erin bay

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5 Nov 2019Open 19:30 -
Port Erin Christmas Carol Concert

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Family Event

Port Erin

Port Erin Commissioners' Christmas Concert will be held on Thursday 19th December at St Catherine's Church, Port Erin.
The concert is sure to get you into the festive mood with Rushen Silver Band, Mulled wine & Mince pies.

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19 Dec 2019Open 07:00 -
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19 Dec 2019

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Take part in the Tin Bath Races for a fun family day out

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