Isle of Man 2011 events Print this page

Isle of Man 2012 events

There are a great selection of events in the Isle of Man throughout the year, something to suit all tastes and interests.

Here are a selection of our favourites:


Easter Athletics Festival

6th - 8th April 2012

This is a great athletic and social weekend. Good, friendly competition in a different environment and, for some, the chance to win a bit of beer money (or more) along the way as well.


Rush hour on the Railways

6th - 8th April 2012

A three day celebration of steam.


Blackford Pre-TT Classic

25th - 28th May 2012

First run on the Billown Course in the south of the Isle of Man in 1988, the popular meeting which kick-starts the annual TT Festival. The unique Prize Presentation takes place in Castletown Square and includes a Concours d’Elegance of Racing Machines.


TT Festival

26th May - 8th June 2012

More than 100 years on and thrill seekers still venture to the Isle of Man every summer for the same reason the gentlemen of 1907 did, the Tourist Trophy more commonly known as the Isle of Man TT.


Isle Of Man Queenie Festival & Marine Day

29th June - 1st July 2012

The Isle of Man Queenie Festival is a week of events celebrating the sea and the Manx Queenie. Events include beach parties, live music, barbeques, sailing, kayaking, diving, fishing, Marine Day and more.


Southern 100

9th - 12th July 2012

Four action packed days at the Steam Packet sponsored Southern '100', followed by the 'unique' Open Air Prize Presentation in Castletown Square adds a special finish to what has become known over the decades as 'the friendly races'.


Manx Grand Prix

18th - 31st August 2012

Motorbike racing on the mountain circuit