Manx Interest

Douglas Drone Show 2026

This year will see a partnership between Douglas City Council and Culture Vannin, with the drone-show set to celebrate the Year of the Manx Language 2026 taking place on City Day with dazzling formations inspired by Manx language, culture and heritage. Optimal viewing area: On Loch Promenade between Bee Gee’s status and the Promenade Methodist […]

March 20, 2026

7:30 pm

Loch Promenade

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. Fireshow 8.45pm Fireworks at 10pm.

May 03, 2026

2:00 am - 10:00 pm

Peel Promenade

Southern Agricultural Show

The best of the best, is on show at the Southern. Saturday is the main judging day when the Supreme Champion is chosen in the Cattle, Goat, Horse and Sheep Categories. Varied competitions include Horse Riding, Dog Handling and Meg Lambs.

July 25, 2026

Orrisdale Farm

Royal Manx Agricultural Show

The Island is a beautiful place and we are lucky to be surrounded by so much countryside. The Royal celebrates this and our hard working farmers who make it possible. Over two days there are show rings of livestock, vintage transport and agricultural machinery, craft displays and shows and the Manx Food Court showcasing everything […]

August 08, 2026

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Knockaloe

Cammag

The North vs the South A Boxing Day ritual, the Manx game of Cammag, is similar to the Scottish game of Shinty, Irish Hurling or Welsh Bundy played on a 200 meter long pitch originally in Peel but now at St Johns. The best Camman are made from gorse wood while the ball is either […]

December 26, 2026

2:00 pm

Tynwald