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• Today’s issue is not really about the weather. It is about a TT schedule being negotiated with the sky and a reminder that fast roads still come with court-sized consequences.
• 42 local news items from IoM Today, 3FM, Manx Radio are filtered for practical consequences, not headline noise.
• 61 public-record items sit behind the headlines, which means the quieter paperwork may be where tomorrow’s row, decision or awkward question starts.
• 105 event listings add the diary test: before anyone sets off, check the venue, the timing and whether the Island has moved the goalposts again.
• The mix is 22 island news items, 5 politics items, 4 business items. In plain English: read today for what changes plans, decisions or questions.

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Workforce size and pay awards make health budget 'difficult to predict'

• Health minister will ask for funds to cover overspend at this month's Tynwald.
• The size of Manx Care’s workforce and the pressure to mirror pay awards given to healthcare staff in the UK makes it difficult to predict the cost of the Island’s health service.
• That’s from the health minister, who’ll ask Tynwald to approve £20.8million of additional funding for health for the 2025-26 financial year at this month’s sitting.

Today on the island

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The local news that matters this morning

Here's all the news from our island from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

Manx Radio · Culture06:50 Lezayre Commissioner to stand for Ayre & Michael in House of Keys election • Mary Phillips to contest election on 24 September. • A second candidate has declared their intention to stand in the constituency of Ayre & Michael in the upcoming House of Keys General Election. • Mary Phillips is a Lezayre Commissioner, and also works at Sulby School as a lollipop lady and school dinner lady.

IoM Today · Politics11:58 Tynwald to consider new National Insurance rules this month • The new agreement will replace a near 50-year-old arrangement. • Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says the proposed agreement will replace existing arrangements that are now almost 50 years old. • Under the changes, National Insurance contributions will generally be paid in the jurisdiction where the work is carried out, helping to remove uncertainty for both workers and employers.

IoM Today · Business10:21 Island Escapes opens Isle of Man's first solar-powered laundry • The firm now employs more than 60 island staff in a variety of roles. • Opened at the end of last month by Lieutenant Governor, His Excellency Sir John Lorimer, the Managed Services Hub’ is the long-term project of Island Escapes, the Castletown-based holiday letting agency that manages almost 200 properties across the Isle of Man.

Manx Radio · Health06:17 Health minister: 'Manx Care 2.0 is right around the corner' • Claire Christian says there are areas that can be improved in the health service. • The health minister says she believes Manx Care 2.0 is around the corner following a governance review. • Claire Christian has told Manx Radio there are areas in the health service that need improvement.

Manx Radio · Transport06:11 Last chance to have your say on Steam Packet ID consultation • DHA says change would strengthen Island's defences. • It’s your last chance to respond to a public consultation on plans to require all Steam Packet passengers to carry ID. • The Department of Home Affairs’ consultation on the proposals closes today.

Manx Radio · Politics14:50 Onchan commissioner to stand for election in Garff • Anthony Allen has sat on the board for 10 years. • An Onchan commissioner’s declared their intention to stand in Garff in September’s General Election. • Anthony Allen has sat on the board for the past ten years and is currently its chair.

Manx Radio · Politics08:23 Prison officer declares for Middle • Jason Moore to stand in September's election. • A second candidate has announced their intention to stand for Middle in the upcoming House of Keys General Election. • Jason Moore is a prison officer, and is standing as an independent candidate.

Manx Radio · Health06:16 BMA ballot for industrial action delayed 'as long as possible' • 'Undervalued doctors' say they have no choice amid ongoing issues at Noble's Hospital. • Doctors on the Isle of Man say pay and working culture is still a huge issue and strike action could be imminent. • The British Medical Association will begin balloting its members on Friday (12) after Noble’s Hospital was placed under the highest level of operational pressure last month.

Manx Radio · Island News14:06 Community on Island 'praying' as 7.8 earthquake hits Philippines • Volunteer group took to social media. • The Unified Filipino Community IOM say its members are praying for their kababayans (compatriots) after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Philippines on Sunday. • More than 15 people have been killed while at least 130 are injured.

Manx Radio · Island News10:18 Overhead MER cables brought down in Laxey • IoM Railways says services on Snaefell Mountain Railway and part of MER are suspended. • A road in Laxey is partially blocked after some overhead Manx Electric Railway lines came down. • Police are on the scene at New Road assisting with traffic management.

3FM · Island News13:05 No response to request asking if UK nationals are immigrants • A second attempt to find out if UK nationals who move to the Isle of Man are immigrants or not has been thrown out by the Cabinet Office. • A Freedom of Information request was sent to the body in April asking it to confirm people from the UK aren’t immigrants when they move here. • That request was refused because it wasn’t a valid FOI - and a month later, the same person asked the same question in a new submission.

3FM · Island News10:55 Expert examined impact of planned solar panels on drinking water • Manx Utilities says it hired a specialist to see what effect floating solar panels would have on drinking water at Sulby Reservoir. • Responding to a Tynwald question for written reply from Rushen MHK Michelle Haywood, the organisation’s chair John Wannenburgh said no decision’s been made about the panels yet. • Dr Haywood wanted to know whether POFAs, also known as forever chemicals, could be released into the water.

IoM Today · Island News13:24 Rhys Stephenson receives Isle of Man TT's RST Star of Tomorrow Award • The 20-year-old was making his Mountain Course debut. • The event’s official safety partner, RST, presents the accolade each year to the rider who shows outstanding performance, dedication and potential. • The decision lies with rider liaison officers John Barton and Richard Milky’ Quayle, who are therefore best placed to recognise the achievements in line with what the award represents.

IoM Today · Island News13:19 James 'Chawkes' up Isle of Man TT's Peoples’ Challenger award • The award aims to celebrate the event’s unsung heroes and privateers. • The Irish rider was the recipient of the Monster Energy-sponsored award, which aims to celebrate the event’s unsung heroes and privateers, following a public vote. • He came out on top ahead of fellow solo competitors Jonathan Perry, Baz Furber and Timothee Monot.

IoM Today · Island News11:45 Isle of Man TT 2026: Inquests opened into deaths of two riders • Investigations continue following fatal incidents at the Isle of Man TT and Pre-TT Classic.

IoM Today · Business11:03 Techstars Startup Weekend debuts in Isle of Man next month • The Isle of Man is home to an incredible pool of untapped talent, innovators and creators.

IoM Today · Business09:29 Deloitte promotes 19 staff within its Isle of Man office • The promotions also recognise the dedication and hard work of each individual and their contribution to the firm.

IoM Today · Island News07:00 UK's concerns over Isle of Man's Assisted Dying Bill revealed for first time • But the Bill has now been amended in a bid to address the issues. • But he notes that the final decision on whether the bill will be recommended for Royal Assent rests with the Lord Chancellor. • The Isle of Man made history in March last year when it became the first jurisdiction in the British Isles to legalise assisted dying.

Manx Radio · Transport16:58 TT rider 'suffered chest injuries in fatal crash' • Inquest into death of Daniel Ingham opens. • Report by BBC Isle of Man A competitor killed in a crash during a qualifying session for the Isle of Man TT Races suffered chest injuries, an inquest has heard. • Daniel Ingham, from Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, died after crashing at Doran’s Bend, between Ballig and Glen Helen, on the western section of the course on the opening lap of the evening session on 27 May.

Manx Radio · Island News12:20 First candidate declares for Glenfaba and Peel • James Hampton standing as an independent candidate. • The first candidate has announced their intention to stand in Glenfaba and Peel in the upcoming election. • James Hampton describes himself as a ’professional Jack-of-all-trades, running his own businesses and working in numerous sectors including retail, civil engineering and construction.

3FM · Island News16:40 EV charging points undergoing repairs this week • Electric vehicle drivers are being warned about work on public chargers this week. • Manx Utilities says it’s carrying out maintenance and repairs on rapid chargers. • On Tuesday, June 9 workers will be carrying out work at Tesco in Port Erin and Peel.

3FM · Politics16:13 How do satnavs know about speed limits, asks MHK • How do satnavs know the speed limit? • That’s what Onchan MHK Julie Edge will be asking Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall in the House of Keys this week. • She wants to find out how satnav system providers find out about local speed limits.

3FM · Law15:32 Do you know this man? • Can you help police find this man? • Police are asking for your help identifying a man they’d like to speak to over an incident at the end of practice week. • Officers have released CCTV images of the man, who they say may have information about what happened outside the Villa Marina at 3am on Saturday, May 31.

3FM · Transport15:04 Go card problems sorted tomorrow, says Bus Vannin • Bus Vannin's apologised if you're having trouble using its website to put money on Go cards. • The organisation took to Facebook saying it’s aware of problems with its online payments system and is working on a solution. • It says it’s hoping to have the problem fixed by around 10am tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9.

IoM Today · Politics06:30 Investigation ongoing over alleged immigration offences at pub • The venue has been shut since January. • The future of the popular pub remains uncertain after it became the focus of the investigation and has remained closed since January. • The tenant of The Colby Glen announced on social media on January 8 that the pub would be taking a short break’ following a busy festive period but it has never opened since.

3FM · Island News12:00 Council considers return to weekly bin collections • Could Douglas Council move back to weekly bin collections? • That’s the hope of Councillor Karel Ver Elst, who’s put a motion forward for debate by the local authority. • He’s called for residents to be consulted about scrapping the fortnightly collections - on the understanding moving back to weekly bin collections could cost ratepayers more.

3FM · Island News10:00 Christmas lights to stick around longer next year • If you miss the Christmas lights display in Douglas, the capital's council has some good news for you. • Next year it’ll keep lights in the city centre until February 2027. • At its last meeting the executive committee approved spending £7,750 on projection discs for the longer display.

3FM · Transport09:40 Mountain Road set to become two-way again tomorrow • The Mountain Road’s one-way system is due to be removed tomorrow. • Workers from the Department of Infrastructure will be taking equipment away from 9.30am on Tuesday, June 9. • They’ll be working on it until 4.30pm.

3FM · Island News07:58 Tree works to get underway at popular park today • Braddan Commissioners say they'll be carrying out work on trees at a popular skatepark this week, Monday, June 8. • It’ll involve ten days of removing dead or diseased trees at Cronk Grianagh Park, near Snugborough Trading Estate. • The local authority says most of the work will be carried out away from the playground and skatepark, so the public shouldn’t be affected.

3FM · Island News07:47 Dandara amends plans for major housing development • Developer Dandara has applied for permission to build five detached homes on a planned housing estate in Peel. • In a series of applications, the company says it wants to change some of the houses it’s building at Ballaterson Farm on Glenfaba Road to provide more choice for buyers. • The company has already been granted permission to build 92 new homes on the site and building work is currently underway.

3FM · Island News07:05 Work on new Laxey flood defences to start today • A contractor is expected to start work on new Laxey flood defences this week. • This will involve building another section of flood defence wall along Glen Road, and strengthening part of an existing wall on the opposite bank. • The Department of Infrastructure says the contractor will move into the site today, Monday, June 8, with works expected to continue until the end of September.

3FM · Island News06:55 Pension app rollout delayed • The launch of a new pensions app has been delayed. • Public Sector Pensions Authority vice chair Rob Callister gave an update on the My Pocket Pension app in response to a Tynwald question for written reply from Douglas East MHK Joney Faragher. • The rollout had been planned for spring this year, but this won’t be happening because the PSPA had to update admin systems and make an improved version of the app.

3FM · Island News06:36 Public invited to have input on park plans • There's a chance to have your say about plans for the capital's biggest park this week. • Douglas Council says members of its project team will be in the Rocket Play Area to discuss the Nobles Park Masterplan. • The draft plans will be on display from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, June 13.

IoM Today · Island News13:27 Last orders for rum after £21,000 fundraising success • It has been an honour to contribute to such an important cause. • The collaboration was launched during the Royal National Lifeboat Institute’s ( RNLI ) 200th anniversary year and centred on a limited-edition Refuge Rum, created to celebrate the organisation’s Isle of Man origins while supporting its work around the island’s coastline.

IoM Today · Island News13:20 Pie makers 'shocked' to find out they were serving Keanu Reeves • It’s safe to say the rumours are all true - he is a very friendly guy. • Belfast brothers Aaran and Conor McGrath, founders of gourmet pie business Pie Eyed, were catering at the Black Dub viewing area during race fortnight when they were asked to prepare food for a small group of guests. • It was only when they arrived to deliver the order that they realised one of those guests was the Matrix and John Wick star.

IoM Today · Weather12:50 Man breached restraining order after encountering woman • Douglas defendant given 12-month probation order and ordered to pay costs. • Liam Patrick Flanagan, of Hazel Close, admitted the offence and was also ordered to pay £125 prosecution costs. • He was said to have breached the order on April 30, when he was in the same location as the woman he was prohibited from contacting.

IoM Today · Law12:36 Motorist fined £660 over untaxed vehicle and tyre defects • Court hears motorist believed he had bought a 12-month licence. • Paul Bradley Smith, of The Britney, pleaded guilty to having no vehicle tax, a defective tyre, and a tyre below the legal tread limit. • The court heard he was stopped by police on February 14, while driving a Peugeot 508 on Queen’s Promenade in Douglas.

IoM Today · Island News12:16 Planning committee 'angry and appalled' as mobile dental unit reluctantly approved • I dread to think what we are spending on this mobile unit. • It seems ridiculous. • It seems ridiculous’ Members of the island’s planning committee expressed dismay at having no choice but to approve plans for a mobile dental unit at Ramsey Cottage Hospital.

IoM Today · Island News12:08 Man found with woman days after being banned from contacting her • He breached his domestic abuse notice twice in three days. • Alan Christopher O’Reilly was seen by an off-duty police officer at the hospital on May 4, visiting a woman he was prohibited from contacting. • Then on May 6, the 44-year-old was found with her in her garden.

IoM Today · Island News11:04 Man fined after telling pub staff 'I could murder you' • He made the comments after being asked to leave the pub. • Twenty-two-year-old Callum Murphy, who lives at Hillside Avenue, was asked to leave the Marina Road pub by the manager on March 28, but argued, telling him: I could take you down. • I could take any of you down.

IoM Today · Business09:53 Cayman National Bank welcomes lending expert Rob Mason • We are very pleased to welcome Rob to the team. • Rob Mason has joined Cayman National Bank (Isle of Man) Limited as lending relationship manager. • A spokesperson for the Hope Street firm said: Rob brings more than two decades of experience in banking and lending, having built his career across the UK and Isle of Man.

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What's on: next 14 days

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Today · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyCraig Revel Horwood: Revelations – Songs Boys Don't Sing

Today · 09 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyAn Evening With Everton Legends - Peter Reid & Graeme Sharp

Tomorrow · Villa Marina · villa gaietyScouting For Girls

Thu 11 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyThe Simon & Garfunkel Story

Sat 13 Jun · 13 - 14 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyAmazing Animals

Mon 15 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyMichael Rosen - Getting Through It

Today · Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man · alleventsAn Evening With Everton Legends

Today · Activate Ai Centre (hillary House) · alleventsLearnai: "powerful Prompting, Ai Literacy & Safe Ai Use" - Tues 9 June

Today · Knock Froy · next event iomPeveril MCC — Kenyon Crowe Centre Rnd / Club Rnd 6 / Sidecar Rnd 3

Today · West Kimmeragh · next event iomRamsey MCC — Centre Round 5 / Club Round 3

Today · Mountain Course · Moghrey Mie calendarTT race fortnight

Today · Turkeylands · next event iomTurkeylands Mx — Practice Session

Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of Man Sea Terminal, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM12RF · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour

Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TA · Visit Isle of ManVintage Motorcycles On Display

Today · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit Isle of ManGuided Aquabike Experience

Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Railways Dining Car

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManFamily Trainspotting Challenge

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManSteam Teas

Tomorrow · Launchpad (hillary House) · alleventsCommunities of Practice: Software Engineering & Development

Tomorrow · 10 - 11 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyFinding Emily

Tomorrow · 10 June 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManCraig Revel Horwood: Revelations – Songs Boys Don't Sing

Thu 11 Jun · New Cod On the Block · alleventsChippy Tea!

Thu 11 Jun · Launchpad · alleventsGood Governance, Positive Wellbeing: A Masterclass For Growing Businesses

Thu 11 Jun · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manKpmg Gaming Esummit 2026

Thu 11 Jun · Villa Gaiety · visit isle of man & alleventsScouting For Girls

Thu 11 Jun · the George Hotel · manx radio & alleventsStartline Podcast - Live!

Fri 12 Jun · Johnshaven Village Hall · alleventsIn the Flesh: Wknd 'en Plein Air' Sketchbook/mini Canvas - Mixed Media Drawing/painting

Fri 12 Jun · Manx Legion Club · alleventsOompah Night

Fri 12 Jun · Hospice Hq, Strang · hospice isle of manPaint and Pinot

Fri 12 Jun · Parish Hall, Onchan · alleventsWe Can Sing A Rainbow!

Fri 12 Jun · 12 - 14 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyThe Passenger

Fri 12 Jun · 12 Jun - 31 Jul · Dragons Castle · Villa GaietyPop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

Sat 13 Jun · Just of the Round Table Crossroads At the Junction of the Ronague/whallag Rd · alleventsBarrule To Barrule Challenge

Sat 13 Jun · Peel, Isle of Man · centenary centre & peel onlineBlue Train Big Band

Sat 13 Jun · Kiki Lounge · alleventsCocktail Masterclass At Kiki's Lounge

Sat 13 Jun · Bridson Street, Im9 6an Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsGathered For Glory Conference

Sat 13 Jun · the Creek Inn · allevents (peel) & peel onlineGranny Themed Pub Crawl

Sat 13 Jun · Ramsey Masonic Hall · alleventsHarryoke - Charity Fundraiser For Isu2s

Sat 13 Jun · Bob's Bar, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas · alleventsInter Island Team Event

Sat 13 Jun · Mooragh Park & Promenade · manx radio & visit isle of manIsle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Summer Challenge Orienteering Event - Mooragh Park & Promenade, Ram

Sat 13 Jun · Quirks Croft, Cregneash · manx radio & manx national heritageMagnet Mania: Little Magnetic Village

Sat 13 Jun · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMananan 50: Scott Brothers Duo

Sat 13 Jun · Central Park, 7925 161st Ave Nw, Ramsey, Mn 55303 · alleventsNw Food Truck Fest With Ramsey Parks and Rec

Sat 13 Jun · the Bohemian Coffee House (26 Victoria Street) · alleventsOn Further Thought: Change

Sat 13 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioOnchan Secret Gardens 2026

Sat 13 Jun · Meeting At Milntown Estate Carpark · alleventsWild Medicine

Sat 13 Jun · 13 - 14 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyCharlie the Wonderdog

Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026 · Mooragh Park & Promenade, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 3AP · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Summer Challenge Orienteering Event - Mooragh Park & Promenade, Ramsey.

Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026–14 June 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManAmazing Animals

Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026–14 June 2026 · Doctor's Meadow, Near Southern 100 Clubhouse, Castletown-by-Pass, Castletown, IM9 1HB · Visit Isle of ManSouthern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club Two Day Vintage Show

Sun 14 Jun · St Ninian's Church & Parish Centre · alleventsIndigo Jazz Cafe

Sun 14 Jun · Nautical Museum, Castletown · manx radio & manx national heritageLego® Imagination Club At the Nautical Museum

Sun 14 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioOnchan Secret Gardens 2026

Sun 14 Jun · Mooragh Park · allevents (ramsey) & visitor events calendarPatrick Crookall Manx Middle Distance Triathlon

Sun 14 Jun · the Sound By the Calf of Man · alleventsSea Watches At the Sound 2026

Sun 14 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreThe Weekend View: Ashlishyn Vannin By Juan Ashlish

Mon 15 Jun · Vibe Plant Based Cafe. Isle of Man · alleventsJune Mindfulness Evening

Mon 15 Jun · the Roundhouse · manx radioWalk With Us! Kicking Off Learning Disability Awareness Week

Mon 15 Jun · 15 June 2026–19 June 2026 · Nobles Park, Douglas · Visit Isle of Man2026 June Crown Green Bowling Festival

Tue 16 Jun · Ballatessan Meadow, Im5 1dx Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsCare Home Open Week

Tue 16 Jun · Empress Hotel · alleventsMadf Agm

Tue 16 Jun · St Paul's, Ramsey · alleventsRamsey Swing Dance Classes

Tue 16 Jun · 16 Jun - 30 Aug · Villa Marina Arcade · Villa GaietyIOM Arts Council Present the 2026 Summer Concert Series

Wed 17 Jun · Villa Marina Arcade · villa gaietyAn Evening With Phil Kelsall and the Mighty Wurlitzer

Wed 17 Jun · St Johns · alleventsExploring Medicinal Herb Families

Wed 17 Jun · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsFunny Girl: the Musical

Wed 17 Jun · 17 - 18 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyPower Ballad

Thu 18 Jun · Vagabonds Rugby Club Douglasim4 4rjisle of Man · the children's centre2026 Rounders Sponsored By Pwc

Thu 18 Jun · Launchpad (hillary House) · alleventsCommunities of Practice: Esg

Thu 18 Jun · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsH Is For Hawk: Midweek Movie

Thu 18 Jun · Isle of Man Business Park, Douglas, Im2 2, Isle of Man · alleventsManx Minds Conference - Addressing Stress In the Workplace & Beyond.

Thu 18 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyOh What A Night!

Thu 18 Jun · the Draw · alleventsRhino At the Draw Summer Concert Series

Thu 18 Jun · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsThe Playboy of the Western World - National Theatre Live

Thu 18 Jun · Way of the Roses - England · hospice isle of manWay of the Roses - 2026 Cycling Challenge

Thu 18 Jun · 18 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyLucy Beaumont - Bad At Quiz Shows, Good With Weirdos

Fri 19 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreBut First Promotions: Mark Morriss With Mike Wilton

Fri 19 Jun · Cregneash Village · alleventsCregneash In Colour

Fri 19 Jun · Port Erin Beach · alleventsSunset Paint & Sip - Port Erin Beach ☀️🥂

Fri 19 Jun · 19 - 25 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyMaster of the Universe

Fri 19 Jun · 19 June 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManOh What A Night!

Sat 20 Jun · Villa Marina Royal Hall · visit isle of man & allevents (douglas) & visitor events calendarArmed Forces Day

Sat 20 Jun · Dhoon Glen, Maughold, Laxey, Isle of Man · visit isle of man & alleventsBeatles At the Dhoon

Sat 20 Jun · the Haven · alleventsBroken Rooster At the Haven

Sat 20 Jun · Port Erin Methodist Church Chapel Hall · hospice isle of manCoffee Afternoon & Simply Stylish Clothes Sale

Sat 20 Jun · Maughold Church · visit isle of man & allevents (ramsey) & visitor events calendarParish Walk

Sat 20 Jun · Unit 1, the Old Gasworks, Mill Road, Im5 1ax Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsPot Throwing + Hand Building Studio Experience: June 20th

Sat 20 Jun · Riverside, Ramsey, Isle of Man · alleventsRamsey Craft Club- Sea Glass Decorative Jewellery-new Date

Sat 20 Jun · Villa Marina · villa gaietyThe Proclaimers

Sat 20 Jun · House of Manannan · manx national heritageTraces

Sat 20 Jun · Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Im1 3ly Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · manx national heritage & visit isle of man & alleventsZog Day

Sat 20 Jun · 20 June 2026 · Villa Marina and Gardens, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManArmed Forces Day 2026

Sat 20 Jun · 20 June 2026 · Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit Isle of ManZog Day

Sat 20 Jun · 20 June 2026–21 June 2026 · NSC, Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM4 1EG · Visit Isle of ManManx Telecom Parish Walk

Sun 21 Jun · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan · groudle glen railway & visitor events calendarFather's Day On the Groudle Glen Railway

Sun 21 Jun · the Galpals Collective - Isle of Man · alleventsLet Them Eat Cake! A Cake & Tea Pairing Experience

Sun 21 Jun · Manx Museum, Douglas · manx national heritage & visit isle of manMann Underground – An Afternoon With Major Shane Lucas

Sun 21 Jun · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsManx Camerata In Concert

Sun 21 Jun · Peel Beach, Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · visit isle of man & alleventsSinger/songwriter Day

Sun 21 Jun · House of Manannan, Peel · manx national heritageTraces – Crit Session With Kevin Atherton

Sun 21 Jun · 21 June 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManFather's Day - 1920s Day

Sun 21 Jun · 21 June 2026 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY · Visit Isle of ManMann Underground – An Afternoon With Major Shane Lucas

Sun 21 Jun · 21 June 2026 · ONCHAN RACEWAY, ONCHAN PARK, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 1HW · Visit Isle of ManOnchan Raceway 400

Mon 22 Jun · Villa Marina · villa gaietyDavid Gray Past & Present Tour 2026

Mon 22 Jun · Artreach Studios · alleventsGlaze Session - Monday 22nd June

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