Upcoming Events
Royalty Selection 2026
Come along to the Trouville Hotel's Ballroom (Downstairs - Sandown Esplanade, PO36 8LB) on Saturday 18th April and enter to represent Sandown in carnival parades across the Island through the summer.
Please arrive at 2.00pm to register, judging will commence at 2:30pm.
Boys and girls are welcome, all entrants must be aged between 8-17 on the day of selection (Sat 5th April), live in the PO36 postcode area and be available for most Island carnivals this year (dates linked below).
Entry is FREE plus there'll be a disco.💃 You've got to be in it to win it! 😀
The bar will be open for drinks.
Please Note: All entrants under 16 must be accompanied by an parent/guardian throughout the evening.
Children's Carnival 2026
Setting off from Sandown Pier at 11am, the procession will be led by the Sandown Carnival Queens float.
Main Carnival 2026
Our main carnival procession leaves from Sandown Library at 7pm, leading on a route around the town and finishing back at the library.
Sandown Bay Regatta 2026
An annual summer celebration of Sandown Bay with FREE family entertainment from our Stage, beach fun at the Beach Sports Arena and a street market lining Sandown Esplanade.
Illuminated Carnival 2026
Our illuminated carnival procession starts from Sandown Library at 8:30pm, leading on a route around the town and finishing back at the library.
Sandown Carnival Association AGM 2026
Our 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 25th January in the upstairs room at Sandown Library (119 High Street, Sandown, PO36 8AF).
Parade Routes
The route may need to change on the day due to unexpected circumstances (e.g. roadworks), keep an eye on our Facebook Page.