The Isle of Wight's summer carnival season gets underway this weekend (Saturday, July 20), with Island towns promising excitement and enjoyment for the whole family.

Events will be taking place across the Island, starting in Newport this weekend, through to Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor, Yarmouth, Cowes, St Helens and Ryde throughout the summer.

Scroll down to see the full list of times and dates below…

Here is when and where you can see all the Island's main carnival events this summer 2024!

Newport Main (Saturday, July 20)

  • Assembly: Church Litten
  • Judging: 6pm
  • Moves off: 7pm

Sandown Children’s (Saturday, July 27)

  • Assembly: Sandown Pier
  • Judging: After carnival
  • Moves off: 11am

Sandown Main (Saturday, July 27)

  • Assembly: Culver Parade
  • Judging: 6pm
  • Moves off: 7pm

St Catherine's School chose a colourful get up to sing Walking on Sunshine last summerSt Catherine's School chose a colourful get up to sing Walking on Sunshine last summer (Image: IWCP/Josh Widdicombe.)

Shanklin Children’s (Sunday, August 4)

  • Assembly: Palmerston Road
  • Judging: 1.15pm
  • Moves off: 2pm

Shanklin Main (Wednesday, August 7)

  • Assembly: Popham Road
  • No judging
  • Moves off: 7pm

Shanklin Carnival's Mary Poppins float in 2023Shanklin Carnival's Mary Poppins float in 2023 (Image: Shanklin Carnival)

Shanklin Illuminated (Saturday, August 10)

  • Assembly: Popham Road
  • No judging
  • Moves off: 9.15pm

Ventnor Children’s (Wednesday, August 14)

  • Assembly: Dudley Road
  • Judging: 11.45
  • Moves off: 12pm

Ventnor Main (Wednesday, August 14)

  • Assembly: Albert Street
  • Judging: 6pm
  • Moves off 7pm

Ventnor Carnival's Crave Ice Cream themed float in 2023Ventnor Carnival's Crave Ice Cream themed float in 2023 (Image: Isle of Wight County Press)

Yarmouth Main (Saturday, August 17)

  • Assembly: The Main Green
  • Judging: 3.30pm
  • Moves off: 4pm

The Flintstones at Yarmouth Carnival 2023The Flintstones at Yarmouth Carnival 2023 (Image: Isle of Wight County Press)

Ventnor Illuminated (Saturday, August 17)

  • Assembly: Albert Street
  • Judging: 8.30pm
  • Moves off: 9pm

Newport Illuminated (Thursday, August 22)

  • Assembly: Church Litten
  • Judging: 8pm
  • Moves off: 9pm

Newport Carnival Queens 2023Newport Carnival Queens 2023 (Image: Pamela Parker)

Ryde Children’s Day (Saturday, August 24)

  • Assembly: Town Centre
  • Judging: 11am-3pm

St Helens Main (Monday, August 26)

  • Assembly: The Green
  • Judging: 5.45pm
  • Moves off: 6.30pm

St Helens Carnival 2023St Helens Carnival 2023 (Image: Pam Parker)

Sandown Illuminated (Wednesday, August 28)

  • Assembly: Culver Parade
  • Judging: 7.30pm
  • Moves off: 8.30pm

Ryde Main (Thursday, August 29)

  • Assembly: The Esplanade
  • Judging: 5.30pm
  • Moves off: 6.30pm

Ryde Illuminated (Saturday, August 31)

  • Assembly: The Esplanade
  • Judging: 7.30pm
  • Moves off: 8.30pm

Sandown Swingboats at Ryde Illuminated in 2024Sandown Swingboats at Ryde Illuminated in 2024 (Image: County Press)