Shoreside Schedule

Saturday 1 August 2026

Highlights
18:00 - 20:00
The Musto Opening Social at CYH
Relax and catch up with fellow sailors, as the Apres Sail Opening Social sets the tone for an exciting week of racing and celebration.

Cowes Parade
11:00 - 12:00
Jay Miller's Circus Jugglers
The legendary Jay Miller's circus will be demonstrating their spectacular skills outside the Youth Zone
All Day
Youth Sailing Zone, Royal Navy, Trinity House, RNLI & much more..
The Parade is home to a wide range of retailers, food stalls, bars and activities, including free try-sailing sessions run by UKSA from the Youth Sailing Zone. Be sure to visit the Youth Zone, where there's plenty to keep younger visitors entertained, and our Official Charity Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, whose boat Solent Hero is open for visitors and tours.
12:00 - 14:00
Meg Elizabeth
Solo guitarist and singer.
14:30 - 16:30
The 5 Fifty Fives
Local 3-piece 1950's rock & roll band.
17:00 - 18:30
That's Life
Acoustic duo based on The Isle Of Wight.
19:00 - 20:30
Kaliedosonic
Three-piece Isle of Wight-based covers band.
21:00 - 22:30
Blonde Bombshell
Musical monomaniac trio playing classics from the 60's to 00's and beyond.

Cowes Yacht Haven
16:00 - 17:00
GB1 Fan Zone
Signing Sessions with Sir Ben Ainslie (GB1 Team Principal) & Dylan Fletcher MBE (GB1 Helm) alongside the Louis Vuitton Cup
16:15 - 17:45
Joe Murphy
18:00 - 20:00
The Musto Cowes Week Opening Social
Catch up with sailors you haven't seen since last Cowes Week & get ready excited for the week ahead
18:00 - 20:00
Honky Tonk Highway
Honky-Tonk Highway is the ultimate modern country band combining the timeless charm of classic country with high energy.
21:00 - 22:30
Helter Skelter
Crowd pleasing rock/pop covers band from the Isle of Wight.
All Day
GB1 Americas Cup simulator, Musto x Emirates GBR SailGP Grinder, Sunsail's giant beach games,
Mount Gay Rum Shack, Mermaid Gin Bar & more..

Northwood House
18:30 - 23:30
Musto Party featuring Vernon Kay DJ
Expect hands-in-the-air anthems, infectious grooves, and non-stop energy. Vernon Kay's DJ sets mix modern dance tracks with timeless classics to create a euphoric, feel-good experience and will have the whole crowd on their feet dancing the night away.

Shepards Marina
15:00 - 21:00
Sugar Store

Heritage
13.00 - 16.00
Britannia Exhibition 'Sailing Through Royal History'
Discover Britannia's special connection with Cowes, the Royal Family's love of sailing, the story of boat designer and builder Uffa Fox and be amazed at some immersive virtual and augmented reality! Commodores House - last entry at 16.00.
All Day
Maritime Heritage trail
Discover 200 years of Cowes yachting heritage on a trail through the town created by The Classic Boat Museum and The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust, from the Royal Yacht Squadron to The Classic Boat Museum
All Day
Maritime Heritage trail
Discover 200 years of Cowes yachting heritage on a trail through the town created by The Classic Boat Museum and The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust, from the Royal Yacht Squadron to The Classic Boat Museum

The Anchor
14:00 - 17:00
Just Debs Sax
Dance the night away at The Anchor!
21:30 - 00:00
Black Lemon
Get ready to party!

The Fountain
13:00 - 15:00
Emily Wild
Awesome local vocalist.
19:00 - 21:00
Honky Tonk Highway
The "cornerstone" of local country music.

The Globe
13:00 - 15:00
James Byrne - sing-a-long
Playing pop, rock and Irish tunes, with his trusty guitar and harmonica.
17:00 - 19:00
Gus Molina
Original tunes and rock classics, as part of his European tour here in Cowes.
19:00 - 21:00
Cover Flow
Well known local band playing 80s, classic rock and party hits! Enjoy the party on The Parade.
21:00 - 23:00
Dance Monkeys
Live party band playing the biggest dance anthems live!

The Duke of York
20:30 - Late
Brando
One of the best cover bands in Europe will be taking the Duke of York by storm. The capacity is 500 so be early not to miss your spot.