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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Isle of Man Art Festival

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Cultural

Douglas, Isle of Man

The Island’s major festival of the visual arts is an annual three day event held over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend.

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4 May 2019to6 May 2019
Manx May Fire Festival - Oie Voaldyn

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Cultural

Peel

Our festival is a reinterpretation and modernisation of the old Manx customs surrounding Oie Voaldyn or May Day Eve. Launched in 2018, our fledgling event quickly gathered momentum; we soon recognised there was a real desire to revive some of our...

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5 May 2019Open 14:00 - 22:00
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
Our Island:Our World (OIOW)

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Festival

Peel

Our Island:Our World is A Festival of World Music and Culture, featuring concerts with bands and artists from all over the world.

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30 Aug 2019to31 Aug 2019Open 12:00 - 22:30
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

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Carving turnips is a Manx Hop Tu Naa tradition

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