Cowes Week 2024 gets into full swing today (Saturday, July 27), with plenty to look forward to both on the water and shoreside.

Alongside the usual live music and entertainment, visitors will be treated to a number of other events throughout Cowes.

Here's a rundown of what to expect at Cowes Week today.

Cowes Parade

Cowes Week’s charity partners The Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT) and the RNLI are joining forces to offer daily competitions in their marquee in the Regatta Village.

The TSYT will provide tours of one of its iconic Challenger yachts everyday throughout the week from 10pm to 4pm.

Live music will be brought to you by Emily Wild (2.30pm – 5pm), Usual Suspects (5pm – 6.30pm), The Burglars (7pm – 8.30pm) and Blonde Bombshell (9pm – 10.30pm).

Cowes High Street

From 11am – 6pm, you can find fun for everyone at various locations throughout the High Street, with music, entertainers, face painting and glitter tattoos.

Cowes Yacht Haven

The Yacht Haven will host a Range Rover Dynamic Experience, where the manufacturer will demonstrate the off-road capabilities and performance of its vehicles using thrilling obstacles.

All are welcome for the ride between 9am and 6pm.

Live music will be performed through the afternoon:

  • 12.30pm – 2.30pm: Strawberry Moon
  • 3pm – 5pm: El Bisuito
  • 5.30pm – 6.30pm: Chris Brown
  • 7pm – 8.30pm: Paolo
  • 9pm – 10.30pm: Fusion Party Band

Art Courtyard

Island artists Gail Willows and Anna Wyeth are joining forces to bolster Cowes’ art scene with the Art Courtyard.

This artistic collaboration will transform the Olesinski super yacht designer’s courtyard and building, located on Cowes High Street next to the Heron Restaurant.

Within the Olesinski building, visitors can enjoy art and meet Gail and Anna, gaining insight into the inspiration behind their sea inspired works.

The Heron Restaurant will be on site, offering a casual dining experience and drinks.

The Art Courtyard will be open daily throughout Cowes Week, and admission is free.

Northwood House

At Northwood House Team Garden, homemade cakes, scones, sandwiches, hot and cold drinks and ice creams will be served between 11pm and 5pm.

Between 7pm and midnight, the venue will host its sold out Live on the Lawn event, featuring Fleetwood Bac.

Live music at Cowes pubs

The Globe

  • 12pm – 3pm: Dance Monkeys
  • 3pm – 5pm: Coverflow
  • 6pm – 8pm: Jodie Tropp
  • 8pm – 10pm: Nathan Moore (Brother Beyond)
  • 10pm – midnight: Dane Monkeys

The Anchor

  • 2pm – 5pm: All Washed Up
  • 9.30pm – midnight: Hot Pocket

The Fountain

  • 7pm – 9pm: John Wroath

The Duke of York

  • 8.30pm – late: Brando