Isle of Man Events
From the world-famous TT races to village fêtes, the Isle of Man has a packed calendar year-round.
Major Annual Events
🏍️ Isle of Man TT (May/June)
The world's most famous motorcycle race. 2 weeks of racing, entertainment and 40,000+ visitors.
🏍️ Classic TT & MGP (August)
Classic motorcycle racing and the Manx Grand Prix — the amateur's TT.
🎵 Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
Celebrating Manx produce — queenies, kippers, cheeses, craft beer, gin and more.
🎭 Mananan Festival
Arts and culture festival featuring theatre, music, comedy and visual arts.
🎃 Hop-tu-Naa (31 October)
The Manx Halloween — one of the oldest Celtic festivals, unique to the Isle of Man.
🎄 Douglas Christmas Lights
Annual switch-on event with markets, entertainment and festive cheer.
🏃 Parish Walk (June)
85-mile walk around the island's 17 parish churches. Starts at midnight. Brutal.
🚴 End to End (various)
Walking, cycling and running events from the Point of Ayre to the Calf Sound.
Regular Events
- Farmers Markets — Douglas (1st Saturday monthly), Ramsey, Peel
- Tynwald Day — 5th July (national day, oldest continuous parliament ceremony)
- World Tin Bath Championships — Castletown harbour, July
- Viking Festival — Peel, celebrating Norse heritage
- Southern 100 — Billown Circuit road races, July
- Laa Columb Killey — Midsummer festival, celebrating Manx culture
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the TT 2026?
The Isle of Man TT typically runs from late May to mid-June. Check iomtt.com for exact 2026 dates, schedule and ticket information.
What is Hop-tu-Naa?
Hop-tu-Naa is the Manx celebration of Halloween/Samhain, held on 31st October. It predates modern Halloween and involves traditional songs, turnip lanterns (not pumpkins!) and the custom of going door-to-door singing the Hop-tu-Naa song.
What is Tynwald Day?
Tynwald Day (5th July) is the Isle of Man's national day, celebrating the world's oldest continuous parliament. The ceremony at Tynwald Hill in St John's involves the reading of new laws in both English and Manx Gaelic.