Oie Voaldyn-May Fire Festival

A celebration of light, summer and the Island’s Celtic and Viking heritage. This is a very popular event so parking is difficult.

The Oie Voaldyn Fire Festival reimagines the traditional Manx May Fire Festival and celebrates the ancient custom of Oie Voaldyn (May Day Eve). Historically, the fires marked the lands return to fertility, symbolising winters end and the arrival of summer.

In 2026, the festival will centre on the enduring contest between Summer and Winter. Two parades representing each side will meet on Peel beach, where their champions will stage a dramatic fight. Summer ultimately wins, ushering in the warmer, more vibrant months ahead.

2pm – 5pm Storytelling On the sea shore 

2pm – 6pm Visit the Eric Wright Water Craft Tent on the Groyne

2pm – 8.45pm At the Oie Voaldyn Stand on Weatherglass Corner

2pm – 9pm Live music on the Culture Vannin stage

4pm – 5pm Oie Voaldyn Beg

6pm – 8.30pm Along the promenade

6:30pm – 7pm On the sea shore

9pm – 10.15pm Oie Voaldyn Fire Festival

Food and Drink available from the 2pm