This long established and hugely popular Festival is equally suited to individuals or larger groups. Participate in one of five specially selected daily walks over the five days, varying in distance and degree of difficulty. Each walk is led by an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Please bring food and refreshments.
September 21, 2026
Part of the Year of Manx Language celebrations. Open dress rehearsal in the afternoon starting at 2pm.
September 25, 2026
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
St German's Cathedral
September 26, 2026
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Laxey Mines Railway
This is an all terrain motorcycle challenge, including forest trails and mountain tracks. Open to rally bikes and sidecars. Covering over 250m miles in two days of competition with timed tests both days.
September 27, 2026
Mountain View Innovation Centre
This endurance event follows the classic Backyard Ultra format where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop starting every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Based at Archalligan Plantation, competitors will set off on the hour every hour to complete the 4.167 mile loop. They must complete the yard within the hour to […]
October 02, 2026
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Archallagan
Jon Wilks is a singer, songwriter and acclaimed fingerpicking guitarist whose work is rooted in English folk traditions, memory, and place.He performs both solo and with his occasional band, The Grizzly Folk. In 2025, he co-curated The Life and Songs of Martin Carthy, a major tribute concert at EartH, London.As a collaborator, Jon has shared […]
October 03, 2026
7:25 pm - 10:30 pm
Working Man's Institute