This is a list of notable festivals and events in the Isle of Man .
Festival | Occurrence | Description |
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Hop-tu-Naa | 31 October, Annual | Celebration of the traditional Gaelic festival of Samhain, the start of winter. It is thought to be the oldest unbroken tradition in the Isle of Man. [1] |
Tourist Trophy (TT) | May and June, Annual | An annual motorcycle racing event |
Mananan International Festivals | Throughout the year | A set of cultural events, including the Mananan International Festival, the Opera Festival, the Oboe Festival and the Viola Festival. |
Mananan International Festival | Annual, June | The namesake of the Mananan International Festivals. A multiday music festival celebrating international genres and styles. [2] |
Isle of Man Literature Festival | September, Annual | A literature festival centered around Manx culture and local writers. [3] |