IOW Biosphere Festival

The Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival is a nine day of free or low-cost nature and community events across our island, celebrating our unique UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, only one of seven in the UK.

Over 70 events

The incredible natural diversity is reflected in a wonderfully varied programme: wildlife, art, walks, talks, fashion, science and more. It’s set to be a thought-provoking, and inspiring celebration of what makes our Island great, showcasing over 70 local organisations, each running their own events.

Local community events

All the events are by local organisations and individuals, joining together to celebrate our incredible UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Good for those who want a festival with a broad variety of ways to connect with nature and a relaxed vibe, not to mention a truly beautiful setting.

Programme full of events

Whether you already care about the natural world, sustainability and community-led innovation or you’re ready to take the leap and learn more, here’s a snippet of what to look forward to:

• Take a behind the scenes look at Permaculture Island, as seen on TV's ‘New Lives in the Wild’ with Ben Fogle; a resilient small holding at the edge of the island.
• See the world through the eyes of an insect on a UV nighttime guided walk.
• Try your hand at freediving or a rockpool safari, exploring the islands underwater wildlife with local marine photographer Theo Vickers.
• Slow down and connect at Ocean Flow Yoga, overlooking the beautiful shores of Compton Bay.
• Turn landscape into sound, with an immersive audio experience inside a beautiful medieval church.
• Plus; creative writing, science, storytelling, arts and crafts, open gardens, carnivals, guided walks and so much more.
• Islander or visitor, take this opportunity to find hidden gems, unearth expert local knowledge and enjoy our beautiful and vibrant. island nature. All are welcome to join us in the Isle of Wight Biosphere and Festival ferry discounts are available.

Choose from a variety of events designed to inspire relaxation, spark creativity, encourage learning, meet new people and most importantly deliver plenty of fun. Discover the full event details here.