Events

Remembrance Sunday

There are Remembrance Services at various churches throughout the Island. The Memorial Hall in Union Mills is usually open for those who prefer a time of reflection. Wreaths will be laid at the cenotaphs and a minuet’s silence is observed.

November 08, 2026

All Day

Douglas Floating Book Fair

The world’s largest floating bookshop will be in Douglas. The ship, “MV Logos Hope”, travels the world selling books and helping good causes. Hours. Tues to Sat. 10am – 10pm | Sun. 1pm – 10pm | Last entry 9:30pm

November 10, 2026

All Day

Douglas Bay

IPA Grand Finals 2026

The IPA is the officially recognised body for Professional pool, by the World Pool Association (WPA), which in turn is part of the IOC structure. They hold events throughout the year in different regions.  

November 11, 2026

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Comis-Mount Murray

Autumn Challenge Orienteering Event

Registration time: 9:30am – 10:20am. Individual START times from 9:40am – 10:30am. Participants must return to the finish by 1:15pm at the latest even if they do not complete their course.

November 14, 2026

10:00 am - 1:40 pm

Chibbanagh Plantation, Braaid

Laxey Christmas Market

Laxey celebrates Christmas! Christmas market around the whole of Laxey, including the Church, the Working Men’s Institute, and Laxey Glen Gardens. Bell Ringing and more. This festive fair has loads of crafty things, local produce, events and Father Christmas. You may wish to take the bus, this popular market can get really busy making parking […]

November 21, 2026

Working Man's Institute