Here's what else is coming up

Monday, 20th April

• Little Art Explorers – Flower Power

  • Mon 20th Apr
  • Arts
  • Public Art

  Weekly term-time sessions at the House of Manannan invite under-5s to get messy and creative, exploring a new art material each time and making bold, child-led artwork inspired by colour, shape, and play. Get ready to get messy and creative! Every week during term-time, the House of Manannan transfo...

Thursday, 23rd April

• Manx 3 Hills Challenge CANCELLED

  • Thu 23rd Apr
  • Community

  This event has has been cancelled by the organisers. .Unfortunately there were insufficient competitors to make the event viable on this occasion .

• Manx 3 Hills Challenge

  • Thu 23rd Apr
  • Community
  • Sport

  The Manx 3 Hills Challenge is an exciting new addition to the Isle of Man’s motorsport calendar, bringing competitive hillclimb action to the Island in spring 2026. Taking place from 23–25 April 2026, this inaugural event will see drivers and cars from across the Isle of Man and further afield compe...

Friday, 24th April

• Isle of Man MiniFest

  • Fri 24th Apr
  • Community
  • Charity & Causes

  The Isle of Man MiniFest will be one of the biggest gathering of MINIs ever seen on the island. Come and see the cars at various points throughout the weekend including Peel on Friday the 24 April, Isle of Man Motor Museum on Sunday the 26 April and at the TT Grandstand. Why not take part in your pr...

• Isle of Man FordFest

  • Fri 24th Apr
  • Community
  • Sport

Saturday, 25th April

• Johnny Cash Roadshow - The Prison Years Tour

  • Sat 25th Apr
  • Music
  • Concert

  Johnny Cash Roadshow - Prison Years Tour "Clive captures my Grandfather JUST as he was" - Caitlin Crowell, Granddaughter of Johnny Cash This year Johnny Cash Roadshow invites you to step into the raw and gritty world of Johnny Cash's prison era with their electrifying show that has capture...

• Manx National Heritage

  • Sat 25th Apr
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  An interactive display in the Wildlife Park's Discovery Hut, to highlight the Area of Special Scientific Interest that the Park has within its boundaries. Normal Park admission price applies. For details visit our website: https://www.curraghswildlifepark.im/ This links to European Association of Zo...

• Friends of the Earth – Bee trail/treasure hunt

  • Sat 25th Apr
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  Can you find your way around the busy bee pollinator trail and treasure hunt? Date 25/04/2026 Time 10:00 – 16:00 Location Green Centre, Market Street, Douglas Price FREE Pop in to the Green Centre and pick up your bee and pollinator trail/treasure hunt for a buzzing trip around Douglas, starting and...

• Manx BirdLife – Bird Collage Workshop and Walk

  • Sat 25th Apr
  • Arts
  • Crafts

  For ages 16 to 25 years. Join host BTO Youth Rep Alex King and Manx BirdLife staff for a walk and collage workshop at the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve. The first hour of the event will consist of a walk around the Reserve, looking at the various birds, plants, and insects. This will...

• Manx Wildlife Trust – Wildlife Obstacle Course

  • Sat 25th Apr
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  Who has never dreamt of flying like a bird, swimming like a fish or running like a hare? Dreams come true today! Come and play the Wild Obstacle Course: pretend to be your favourite animal and reinvent the space around you to allow them to finish the course! Parking available at The Children Centre,...

• Birds at the coast for Young Birders

  • Sat 25th Apr
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  'Walk & Talk' aimed at children of primary school age, together with a responsible adult (parent/relative/carer). The children will have an opportunity to observe and learn about birds that live on the coast and travel out to sea. Easy walking, up to 2 miles max., mostly along the roadway. No do...

• Secrets of the shore: Sharks, skates, rays and more

  • Sat 25th Apr
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  Join MWT and MARECO as we explore the shore looking for shark, ray and skate egg cases and other beach finds at the Vollan, North Ramsey beach. Meet in the car park. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for being on the beach and the forecasted weather that day. Dogs are welcome. Plenty of fre...

• The Manx Herbalist – Nature's Apothecary: The Wellbeing Garden

  • Sat 25th Apr
  • Community
  • Health

  Join Jane Prescott, The Manx Herbalist, for a gentle, slow-paced walk through the garden, created in 2003, on the former tenter field at St Johns Mill. Designed by Jane in collaboration with the Manx Wildlife Trust, the garden demonstrates how a thoughtfully planned space can support both wildlife a...

• Beach Buddies during Manx Wildlife Week

  • Sat 25th Apr
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  Beach Buddies doesn't have fixed dates or venues but they will be hosting an estimated ten special events during Manx Wildlife Week, and they expect more requests to host events in the days leading up to the week. Events (midweek and weekends) will not be restricted to beaches and can include glens,...

• Isle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Sprint Orienteering Event - Nobles Park, Douglas

  • Sat 25th Apr
  • Community
  • Sport

  Isle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Sprint Orienteering Event - Nobles Park, Douglas Sprint Orienteering Event at Nobles Park, Douglas. Saturday 25th April 2026. Family friendly orienteering activity suitable for all ages. • Free Order Course - choose the order to visit control flags & pin-punch yo...

• Isle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Sprint Orienteering Event - Nobles Park, Douglas.

  • Sat 25th Apr
  • Community
  • Sport

  Isle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Sprint Orienteering Event - Nobles Park, Douglas. Sprint Orienteering Event at Nobles Park, Douglas Saturday 25th April 2026. Family friendly orienteering activity suitable for all ages. • Free Order Course - choose the order to visit control flags & pin-punch yo...

Sunday, 26th April

• Canaccord Hospice and Firefighters Charity Walk

  • Sun 26th Apr
  • Community
  • Charity & Causes

  Join us on Saturday 26th April at 8am for a charity challenge walk supporting Hospice Isle of Man and our Island's Firefighters. Generously sponsored by Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, this 50km route follows much of the official Peel-to-Ramsey section of the iconic Parish Walk. Although the ev...

• How to battle invasive plants!

  • Sun 26th Apr
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  The aim of this event is to help people identify, report, map and pull Himalayan Balsam, which is an invasive plant. Wear appropriate clothes for outdoors in the Isle of Man and footwear suitable for wet areas. If you like getting stuck in and seeing immediate results, this is the event for you. If...

Monday, 27th April

• Little Art Explorers – Rhyme & Colour

  • Mon 27th Apr
  • Arts
  • Crafts

  Weekly term-time sessions at the House of Manannan invite under-5s to get messy and creative, exploring a new art material each time and making bold, child-led artwork inspired by colour, shape, and play. Get ready to get messy and creative! Every week during term-time, the House of Manannan transfo...

Tuesday, 28th April

• Behind the Scenes Tour of the Manx Museum's Natural History Collections

  • Tue 28th Apr
  • Arts
  • Museum & Exhibition

  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, how we look after them and their importance for our past and future. Mee...

• Nashville Live

  • Tue 28th Apr
  • Music
  • Concert

  Europe’s No.1 multi-award-winning show " Nashville Live", this hit country show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping classic country! The upcoming tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson, Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers and new t...

Wednesday, 29th April

• Manx Wildlife Trust – Minibeast Magic

  • Wed 29th Apr

  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. The full path around the wetlands is not wheelchair accessible, however the position of the event will be. Dogs on leads allowed. This event is free...

• A Walk Through Time: our peatlands past and future

  • Wed 29th Apr
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  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. Meet the DEFA officers in charge of making sure that our peatlands continue to be a functioning part of our island and le...

• Macro Photography: A Technical Field Walk

  • Wed 29th Apr
  • Arts

  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 phone photography. We will move at a "m...

• Manx BirdLife – Nocturnal Nature

  • Wed 29th Apr
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  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 – https://maps.app.goo.gl/mEuLFLdXSHQNaaRe7 and What3Words – https://w3w.co/accomplished.skiddin...

• Isle of Man Fungus Group – Managing your Garden for Fungi

  • Wed 29th Apr

  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 specialist. Location: iMuseum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas. Th...

Thursday, 30th April

• Manx Wildlife Trust – Rockpooling – All Ages

  • Thu 30th Apr
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  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. Meet at Douglas Beach, accessed via a ramp opposite the end of Summer Hill Road. Disk parking available...

• Manx Wildlife Trust – Rainforest Under Construction

  • Thu 30th Apr
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  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. Wear suitable footwear for a walk over some rough ground and moderate slopes. Dogs allowed. Numbers limited, with booking needed. Location: Pa...

• Nest Monitoring on the Ayres

  • Thu 30th Apr
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  Meet the DEFA Ayres Warden and learn about nest monitoring on the Ayres NNR – why, where, how, legislation and safe practices. Location: Manx Wildlife Trust's Ayres Nature Discovery Centre, Ayres NNR, Ballaghennie. What3Words: ///winded.plush.absorber, grid reference: NX435038 , Google maps: https:/...

Friday, 1st May

• Isle of Man Youth Tour

  • Fri 1st May
  • Community
  • Sport

  Three-day competitive road cycling event for Youth cyclists aged 5-15 which will be part of the British National Series

• Manx BirdLife – Morning Bird Song

  • Fri 1st May
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  Start and finish at Tynwald National Park and Arboretum car park – https://maps.app.goo.gl/GU13CSUvpxAdvfpR6 What3Words///funnels.clad.eggs. Approx. 2 mile walk on grass paths with some slopes and uneven terrain, so not suitable for wheelchairs. Walking shoes are recommended, binoculars are availabl...

• Wildflower Seed Paper Making

  • Fri 1st May
  • Arts
  • Crafts

  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, invitations and more. When you're ready, return your cre...

• Live Music for Hospice IoM

  • Fri 1st May
  • Music
  • Live Music

  Live Roots Music IoM are delighted to announce a fantastic evening of local talent on Friday 1 May at The Institute, Laxey — all in support of the wonderful work of Hospice Isle of Man. Their incredible team provides compassionate palliative and end‑of‑life care for patients and their loved ones. It...

Saturday, 2nd May

• Manx National Heritage

  • Sat 2nd May
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  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 awareness of EAZA's Wetlands for life Campaign, which is ru...

• Bat Walk at Silverdale Glen

  • Sat 2nd May
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  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. Please wear sensible shoes as some of the paths we will be walking on will be a bit rough. Please note that we are...

• Friends of the Earth – Garden tips for drought and flooding

  • Sat 2nd May
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  With more frequent very dry or very wet times throughout the year, having a garden adapted to withstand those extremes can help make all the difference in maintaining a healthy space where you want to spend time and connect with nature. Drop in any time between 10am and 4pm to the Green Centre and g...

Sunday, 3rd May

• Manx Wildlife Trust – Onchan Wetlands Meditation and Guided Walk

  • Sun 3rd May
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  MWT Onchan Community Wetlands, offers a small piece of wild in the heart of Onchan! Full of twisted willows, dangling ivy and deep swamps this little site attracts an abundance of birds for its suburban location. Join us with a relaxing Sunday morning meditation and guided walk through the wetlands...

• Oie voaldyn

  • Sun 3rd May
  • Community
  • Charity & Causes

  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. This event historically utilized fire to honor the return of fertility to the land, signifying the end of darkness and the welcoming o...

• Family Trainspotting Challenge

  • Sun 3rd May
  • Community
  • Family

  FAMILY TRAINSPOTTING CHALLENGE Free fun for all the family – available every running day Collect a challenge form at the Booking Office and spot clues along the route! Prize: Win a Family Ticket to the 2026 Hop Tu Naa Trains or Santa Trains (No extra charge)

• Oie Voaldyn Manx May Fire Festival

  • Sun 3rd May
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  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! Oie Voaldyn 2026 will celebrate the timeless...

• Harbour 2 Harbour Walk

  • Sun 3rd May
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  A non-competitive walk from Port Erin to Castletown. 10:00m Sunday 3rd May. Mainly on a costal route with a second start at 11:30 from Port St Mary

• Steam Teas

  • Sun 3rd May
  • Community
  • Food

  Step aboard for a delightfully indulgent Steam Tea experience — where timeless travel meets a touch of teatime magic ☕ Available to book on most Sundays and Wednesday evenings throughout the summer season, this charming outing invites you to journey by steam train to our picturesque Sea Lion Rocks...

Monday, 4th May

• Laa Boaldyn – Manx May Day

  • Mon 4th May
  • Community
  • Crafts

  Celebrate Laa Boaldyn, Manx May Day, with a full day of music, making and storytelling. Mark the start of summer with live Manx music, traditional dancing and hands-on crafts rooted in island folklore. Learn how May Day was celebrated in the past and why it still matters today. Have a go at making C...

Sunday, 10th May

• Diesel & Electric Day

  • Sun 10th May
  • Community
  • Nature & Outdoors

  All aboard for a journey powered by a little bit of history and a lot of charm ✨ Meet our wonderful railway characters as your train is hauled by the Island's oldest Battery Electric locomotive, Polar Bear, the cheerful "Hi-de-Hi" diesel locomotive Maltby, or our much-loved veterans Dolph...

Friday, 15th May

• Americana Double Bill with The Jesse Janes Band & Joe Martin

  • Fri 15th May
  • Music
  • Concert

  The Jesse Janes Band This incredible Americana quartet will be returning to the Island following last year's sold out tour. They will bring with them iconic Americana, Bluegrass and Blues classics as well as some favourites form the celebrated 'O Brother, Where Art Tho' 2000 movie soundtrack. Expect...

Saturday, 16th May

• Isle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Spring Challenge Orienteering Event - Ballaglass Glen.

  • Sat 16th May
  • Community
  • Sport

  Isle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Spring Challenge Orienteering Event – Ballaglass Glen. Spring Challenge Orienteering Event at Ballaglass Glen Saturday 16th May 2026. Family friendly orienteering activity suitable for all ages. • 3 Courses to choose from (Short / Medium / Long) of different distance...

• Isle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Spring Challenge Orienteering Event - Ballaglass Glen.

  • Sat 16th May
  • Community
  • Sport

  Spring Challenge Orienteering Event at Ballaglass Glen Saturday 16th May 2026. Family friendly orienteering activity suitable for all ages. • 3 Courses to choose from (Short / Medium / Long) of different distances & number of markers to visit. • Activity suitable for Families, Individuals &...

Sunday, 17th May

• Picnic in the Park (The Castletown Festival)

  • Sun 17th May
  • Community
  • Food

  Our annual picnic in the park event, local stall holders, live, entertainment, our iconic Frog Frolic (watch the frogs race down the river for your chance to win cash prizes). Bring your own BBQ or enjoy the local food offerings. Jump on the Sunshine express for a ride around the park! Something for...