What's On
With over 100 events taking place on our shores every year, you are never short of adventure.
Visit Isle of Man is pleased to bring you our 2026 events calendar. Our extraordinary UNESCO Biosphere Island is putting on a packed programme of sporting, cultural, railway, food and drink, family, heritage, and motorsport events for visitors this year.
Number of results: 171
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- 28 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
Join Manx National Heritage's Curator of Natural History and take a look at the thousands of plants and animals that we hold in our stores. Learn about the research and conservation efforts linked to these invaluable specimens.
Address
Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LYTelephone
01624 648000Dates
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- 29 Apr 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
Listen to the dusk bird chorus, be on the lookout for bats and discover the magical world of moths as we put out a light trap and investigate what has flown in. Start and finish at Herring Tower Car Park.
Address
Manx Birdlife Langness Nature Reserve, Castletown, Isle of ManTelephone
01624 648000Dates
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- 29 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Peatlands are a vital part of our landscape. Containing information about our prehistoric past, they are also a vital carbon store and flood defence that is home to rare species.
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- 29 Apr 2026Open 15:30 - 17:30
You can access the wetlands either via Church Road or Derwent Drive in Onchan. On road parking available. The site has limited access for wheelchairs.
Address
MWT Onchan Community Wetlands, Church Road, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 1BNTelephone
01624 648000Dates
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- 29 Apr 2026Open 09:30 - 12:30
We welcome photographers of all levels who want to move beyond basic snapshots and explore the mechanics of close-up photography in a "real world" environment. This workshop is designed for DSLR or Mirrorless camera users and is not suitable for…
Address
Ballachurry Nature Reserve, Church Rd, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM9 6LNTelephone
01624 648000Dates
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- 29 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Explore the role of fungi in the garden, learn about those which might be growing in your lawn and how you can encourage a rich diversity of beneficial and colourful fungi. A talk by Liz Charter, Chair of Isle of Man Fungus Group and waxcap…
Address
Imuseum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LYTelephone
01624 648000Dates
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- 30 Apr 2026Open 16:30 - 18:00
Join the MWT education officer for a rockpooling afternoon in Douglas beach! Discover the wonders of marine biodiversity at low tide and prepare to be surprised with what lives in our Manx waters.
Address
Douglas Beach, Summerhill Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM3 1NBTelephone
01624 648000Dates
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- 30 Apr 2026Open 18:30 - 20:00
Meet the DEFA Ayres Warden and learn about nest monitoring on the Ayres NNR – why, where, how, legislation and safe practices.
Address
MWT Ayres Nature Discovery Centre, Ballaghennie Road, Bride, Isle of Man, IM7 4BSTelephone
01624 648000Dates
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- 30 Apr 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a look around one of Manx Wildlife Trust's newest nature reserves and have a two-hour guided walk through Glion Darragh Nature Reserve in West Baldwin.
Address
MWT Glion Darragh Nature Reserve, West Baldwin, Isle of Man, IM4 5EUTelephone
01624 648000Dates
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- 1 May 2026-3 May 2026
Three-day competitive road cycling event for Youth cyclists aged 5-15 which will be part of the British National Series
Address
Douglas Promenade, St Marks, Jurby, Douglas, Isle of ManTelephone
07624 407701Dates
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- 1 May 2026Open 08:00 - 10:00
Start and finish at Tynwald National Park and Arboretum car park.
Address
Tynwald National Park and Arboretum, Glen Mooar Road, St Johns, Isle of Man, IM4 3NATelephone
01624 648000Dates
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- 1 May 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
We'll be recycling paper scraps into unique handmade paper sheets, supporting sustainability and experiencing a fun, creative and calming process. You'll leave with at least four sheets of handmade paper, perfect for creating cards, envelopes,…
Address
Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LYTelephone
01624 648000Dates
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- 1 May 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
Live Roots Music IoM are delighted to announce a fantastic evening of local talent on Friday 1 May at The Institute, Laxey.
Address
Laxey Working Man's Institute, New Road,, Laxey, Isle of Man, IM5 1HHTelephone
07624 384478Dates
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- 2 May 2026Open 20:30 - 22:00
An introductory talk about bats followed by a walk around Silverdale Glen where we hope you will see and, with the aid of a bat detector, hear bats. The event will last around 2 hours.
Address
Silverdale Glen, Ballasalla, Isle of Man, IM9 3DT.Telephone
01624 648000Dates
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- 2 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Drop in any time between 10am and 4pm to the Green Centre and get friendly advice on how to make the best of your outside areas.
Address
The Green Centre, Market Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RJTelephone
01624 648000Dates
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- 2 May 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Come bug hunting with us!Date 02/05/2026
Time 11:00 to 15:00 drop-in
Location Curraghs Wildlife Park
Price Wildlife Park entrance fee
The Manx Wildlife Trust's Invertebrate Group are joining forces with Curraghs Wildlife Park to help raise…Address
Curraghs Wildlife Park, Ballaugh,, Isle of Man, IM7 5EATelephone
01624 648000Dates
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- 3 May 2026Open 14:00 - 22:30
The Oie Voaldyn Fire Festival is a vibrant reinterpretation of the traditional Manx May Fire Festival, celebrating the ancient custom of Oie Voaldyn, or May Day Eve.
Dates
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- 3 May 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
Join us with a relaxing Sunday morning meditation and guided walk through the wetlands and find out more about the recent improvements and ongoing plans.
Address
MWT Onchan Community Wetlands, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 1BDTelephone
01624 648000Dates
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- 3 May 2026Open 14:00 - 22:30
Oie Voaldyn Fire Festival is a reinterpretation of the old Manx custom of May Day Eve, "Oie Voaldyn", which traditionally saw the use of fire to celebrate the return of fertility to the land, casting off the darkness, and welcoming back summer!
Address
Peel Shore, Isle of Man, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1ANTelephone
07624481814Dates
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- 3 May 2026-18 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 16:30
Step aboard for a delightfully indulgent Steam Tea experience — where timeless travel meets a touch of teatime magic
