Traditional & Cultural

Some may call some of the Isle of Man’s traditional events unusual - and they would be right! From rowing a tin bath in the Irish Sea to singing and dancing the night away to Celtic folk music, you’ll always find something a bit different on the Isle of Man.

For a wacky day out why not head down to the World Championship Viking Long Boat Races? Running for over 50 years, the event sees teams race each other in large Viking style boats in a challenge of strength and power. Or try the annual Tin Baths Championships, attracting hundreds of competitors and spectators each year, the challenge sees competitors in Tin Baths compete to cross the finish line first without sinking!

With plenty of unique events that make up the Isle of Man’s distinctive culture, you won’t be short of things to do whilst discovering the Island. Taking place annually in July, Tynwald Day celebrates the Isle of Man’s Parliament, which is the Oldest Continuous Parliament in the World. The open air ceremony was established by Norse Vikings with the famous Tynwald Hill being built in the 13th century. As a national holiday on the Isle of Man, Tynwald Day is a great way to experience authentic Manx culture and join in the festivities. The event brings lots of stalls, food outlets and entertainment to St John’s and is great for a family day out.

If our illustrious Manx history appeals to you then come and celebrate the Isle of Man's Celtic heritage with a fun-filled festival of song and dance. The Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Festival takes place every July in a celebration of Manx culture and the relationships between other Celtic countries. They’ll be plenty of dancing and singing to be done with many well-known folk artists performing during the festival.

Have you heard of Hop-tu-Naa? This Celtic festival celebrated on the Isle of Man on 31st October predates Halloween and marks the end of summer in the Celtic calendar. In contrast to the British tradition; children carry lanterns carved from turnips, rather than pumpkins, and sing traditional Hop-tu-naa songs!

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Manx Heritage Transport Festival

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Enjoy five action packed days travel on the Isle of Man Railways unrivalled network of heritage railways – nostalgia guaranteed!

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25 July 2018to29 July 2018Open 08:30 - 19:30
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Peel Traditional Boat Weekend

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Peel

A long standing annual gathering of old boats, maritime culture, boatbuilding etc

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27 July 2018to29 July 2018
Laa Luanys

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The start of August is a good time to climb a hill or mountain. Whether you are doing it for religious reasons - Celtic, Christian or otherwise - or for any other reason, you will be carrying on a tradition which has lasted for centuries...

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1 Aug 2018to5 Aug 2018
Island at War

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Douglas

Island at War returns once again for the 2018 season. Join us on the steam railway between 18 – 19 August for a weekend guaranteed to bring back nostalgic memories! The fabulous D-Day Darlings will be joining us as well as period vehicles, craft...

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18 Aug 2018to19 Aug 2018Open 09:00 - 17:00
Manx Electric Railway celebrates 125 years

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Douglas

On Friday 7 September 2018 the Manx Electric Railway will celebrate a milestone anniversary of 125 years since the opening of the line from Derby Castle to Groudle in 1893. To mark this very special occasion we are hosting a week of events to...

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1 Sept 2018to8 Sept 2018Open 08:30 - 19:30
MANANAN OPERA - Donizetti Don Pasquale (sung in English)

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Port Erin

Mananan Opera Festival - Donizetti Don Pasquale . Sung in English

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14 Sept 2018to15 Sept 2018

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Annual Viking Long Boat Races at Peel Harbour

Carving turnips is a Manx Hop Tu Naa tradition

Yn Chruinnaght, an annual festival of Manx music and dance

Tynwald Day, the National Day of the Isle of Man

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