Sunday 25 August 2019
Halkett Place, St Helier
Held every two years in the very centre of St Helier town, this is the biggest and best street party held in Jersey! Halkett Place will be transformed into a scene from The Wild West as the Halkett Hoedown returns for its fourth edition with live music, western themed games and line dancing… Fantastic family fun, a celebration of live music and fabulous food. Wild West fancy dress is highly recommended and should help to get you in the mood with prizes for the best outfits. Western activities will be plenty with line dancing, face-painting or caricatures to name only a few.
Saturday 31 August 2019 - Sunday 01 September 2019
The Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity
The Weekender Festival offers a full two-day diverse programme of arts that will immerse revellers within a fantastic festival experience. Witness global music artists and local acts over various music stages, coupled with gourmet food and drink, through daytime to evening and into the night.
Saturday 31 August 2019
Jersey's coastline; See website for details
In 2018 over 200 people took on the inaugural challenge and either swam, canoe/kayaked, rowed, SUP’ed or ran around the stunning island of Jersey. In doing so they not only took on a massive challenge but also took on one of the highest tidal ranges in the world. So impressive is the challenge that Red Bull UK listed the event as one of the top 11 extreme UK fitness challenges in 2016.
Saturday 07 September 2019
See website for course
2019 will be Breca’s fourth year in Jersey, taking participants across the islands spectacular cliff paths, beaches, through bays and woodlands, hidden valleys and past coastal fortifications. Teams will battle against Jersey’s 40-foot tides – some of the highest in the world – resulting in an ever-changing course and a unique challenge in the world of swimrun.
Wednesday 11 September 2019 - Sunday 15 September 2019
See website for events and locations
A walking festival taking in the sites and properties of the National Trust for Jersey – including ‘behind the scenes’ activities such as afternoon tea in walled gardens, a peep inside a working water mill, low water foraging and loads more…
Thursday 12 September 2019
St Aubin's Bay
The skies above Jersey have enjoyed an annual air display for over 60 years, delighting and attracting many tens of thousands of local residents and visitors to see one of the most eagerly anticipated events in Jersey’s summer programme of activities. The event centres around the wide curve of St Aubin’s Bay on Jersey’s south coast, close to St Helier when a fantastic array of modern and vintage military and international aircraft show-off with breathtaking displays. Arguably one of the finest free air shows in Europe; it is a must-see event.
Thursday 12 September 2019 - Sunday 15 September 2019
Radisson Blu Hotel, St Helier
Celebrating all that is best in wellbeing and lifestyle. Over 40 exhibitors from the UK and Jersey, including readers, therapists, healthy products and services, nutrition and fitness. Come and be pampered, and learn more about how you can lead a healthier lifestyle.
Friday 13 September 2019 - Sunday 15 September 2019
People's Park, St Helier
Jersey Beer and Cider Festival at People’s Park will see up to 60 different craft beers and ales from the UK – from small craft beer brewers to the big ones! There will also be a range of cider. For those of you who don’t like beer or cider, don’t worry, there will be wine, gin and Prosecco bars too!
Friday 13 September 2019 - Sunday 15 September 2019
St Aubin's Bay
2019 will see the 20th Jersey Regatta, comprising three days of keen racing for sport boats, cruiser/racer, day boats, dinghies and sport catamaran classes. With a regular fleet of well over 100 boats racing and several hundred people on the water, the clubs are sure to be buzzing in St.Helier!
Wednesday 25 September 2019 - Sunday 29 September 2019
Venues include Jersey Opera House, The Arts Centre and The Lido, which is located on a historic beachfront promenade
Jersey Festival of Words is a five-day literary festival, now in its fifth year, with an array of events in some of the island’s impressive venues. The event has been privileged to host some fantastic authors, including Richard Dawkins, Jeremy Paxman, Clare Balding, Michael Morpurgo, Joanna Trollope, Deliciously Ella, Victoria Hislop, Peter James and Lemn Sissay, amongst many others.
Wednesday 25 September 2019 - Monday 30 September 2019
Based in the bay of St Ouen; see website for events and locations
Celebrating the sea, community and environment in the stunning St. Ouen’s Bay, in the Jersey National Park – the festival will include film, exhibitions, live music, competitions and nature walks – all with the aim of raising awareness of mental-health and environmental issues.
Friday 27 September 2019 - Sunday 29 September 2019
Elizabeth Marina, St Helier
Pitting the world’s best triathletes across unique short course formats for big prize money in a closed league series, The RBC Super League Triathlon provides pulse-pounding action, superstars to root for, and a spectator experience without parallel. Starting on the Friday night with a 5k Fun Run, to mass participation and pro triathlon races on the Saturday and Sunday. There will be a fan zone with food, entertainment, merchandise, and big screen TVs… so you don’t miss the live action.
Saturday 28 September 2019 - Sunday 29 September 2019
See website for locations and times
Many of the National Trust’s properties will be open over the course of the weekend. Heritage Open Day offers the wonderful opportunity to explore and enjoy some of the island’s finest historic buildings. Special events and activities will be organised at the key sites.
Tuesday 01 October 2019
See website for participating venues
The Channel Islands’ most successful and beloved fixed-price food festival! For six weeks from the beginning of October, local restaurants are encouraged to create special, all-inclusive menus that provide diners with more at a fixed amount. The initiative gives restaurateurs a platform from which to promote their businesses and restaurant goers access to the finest food the islands have to offer at affordable prices. Menus start at £10 with £12.50, £15.00, £17.50 and now £20 options. The festival provides the perfect reason to visit in October and November to sample the best of Jersey’s vibrant food scene.
Sunday 06 October 2019
See website for course
The Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon is an established niche marathon. The race, which is split into three categories, Marathon, Relay Race and 3K Fun Run, has attracted over 2,500 entrants with over 60% of marathon runners coming from off the island. With a professional yet friendly atmosphere, the event welcomes a variety of runner types, elite athletes compete for prize money and times, while corporate teams vie for the prestige of winning the trophy and many others compete to do something truly amazing for the benefit of others. Why not make this marathon your first?
Friday 11 October 2019 - Sunday 13 October 2019
See website for events and locations
This year’s Jersey Rally, sponsored by Roberts Garage, is tipped to be the best yet! Watch as rally cars race their way through the island’s lanes. The event runs over two days, with stages on Friday afternoon and evening, followed stages on Saturday morning and afternoon. As the number of entries has grown, so has the scale of the event: 170 drivers and navigators, at least the same number of support crew, around 300 marshals, 100 or so officials and scores of spectators.
Thursday 17 October 2019 - Saturday 20 October 2018
The Elms, St. Mary
Join the National Trust for Jersey as they make this delicious local delicacy from the island’s apple harvest. Peel the apples, stir the pot and learn about the history and tradition of Black Butter making in Jersey and how it can be used with different foods today. Enjoy a traditional ‘Genuine Jersey’ market on the Saturday with pumpkin carving for the children.
Saturday 19 October 2019 - Sunday 20 October 2019
Hamptonne Country Life Museum, St Lawrence
Join volunteers and course apple and cider experts at this cider making festival. It’s not all about the cider – live music, creative activities for children, dance, great food, great company, competitions, poetry, Genuine Jersey stalls and living history. Lots to do, things to learn, people to meet and fun to be had!
Friday 25 October 2019 - Saturday 26 October 2019
Jersey Zoo, Trinity
This Halloween, explore Jersey Zoo after dark to find out which ghosts and ghouls visit the grounds after the animals have gone to sleep! Enjoy a range of spooktacular crafts and activities. Meander the Trick or Treat Trail spied by nocturnal eyes. Eat, drink and be scary at Café Firefly or Café Dodo – Bone Appetite! Come in your scariest fancy dress and let your little monsters loose at these freaky, yet family-friendly events.
Friday 22 November 2019 - Tuesday 24 December 2019
See website for events and locations
The St. Helier Christmas light switch on, heralds the start of La Fête dé Noué, a series of events and activities celebrating Christmas. Shop under the twinkling lights with late night shopping, amidst the festive windows, as shops compete in the Christmas window competition. Feast on your senses at the French and Genuine Jersey markets. Festive music brings Christmas cheer in concerts around the island and, of course, there is the Christmas Panto.
Saturday 23 November 2019 - Friday 30 November 2018
16 New Street, St Helier
Step back in time and experience 16 New Street transformed for the festive season with boughs of holly, candles and traditional decorations. Admire the magnificent Christmas tree in the Victorian Club Room, visit the children’s nursery up in the attic and meet Louisa, the resident cook, who will be preparing some special festive treats for visitors to taste in the Georgian Kitchen.
Friday 06 December 2019 - Sunday 12 January 2020
TBC
The ice-skating rink will return to Queen’s Hall at Fort Regent. Come and skate at Jersey’s fabulous indoor ice rink, whether you are a complete beginner or accomplished skater you will enjoy the atmosphere skating to the latest sounds and impressive light show. The rink will have a dedicated children’s/coaching area with penguin skate aids for the youngsters. A professional coach will be on hand if you wish to further your skills. The ice rink will be a part of the Fort’s larger festive event so there will be lots happening ‘under the dome’!
Wednesday 25 December 2019
Ouaisne, St Brelade and The Watersplash, St Ouen
The Christmas Day Swims are always very popular! Head down to Ouaisne Slip on Christmas morning for an early dip before your festivities begin or to The Watersplash, ready to go in at 11.00 for three minutes in the sea. The events raise money for Jersey Hospice Care and other local charities. Warm refreshments will be served afterwards a reward for your bravery! For all updates and weather information, please check the Jersey Surfboard Club Facebook Page.
Wednesday 01 January 2020
St. Mary
Stride out with the National Trust for Jersey on the annual New Year’s Day walk. It’s the perfect ‘active’ start, and a fun and social way, to bring in the New Year. This year you’ll be guided by one of Jersey’s most experienced guides, Bob Tompkins, on a wonderful winter walk to brush off the Christmas ‘blues’ and lose a few calories in the process! The walk is a gentle ramble around the beautiful parish of St. Mary along small, very quiet lanes and stunning scenery.
Saturday 11 January 2020
The Elms
Wassailing is said to awaken the cider apple trees and scare away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest! Come along to the Elms, bring ‘noise makers’, Join in the procession, watch the trees being ‘toasted’ in the orchard, enjoy the singing and dancing and a tot of Sloe gin. Cider and sausages available from La Robeline at own expense.
www.nationaltrust.je
Monday 24 February 2020 - Sunday 29 March 2020
Various - Luxury Jersey Hotel Members
Highlighting the finest local produce and dishes crafted by the Island’s most talented chefs, Taste Jersey is a celebration of gastronomy. Developed by Luxury Jersey Hotels, in association with the Jersey Evening Post, this inaugural festival showcases the prestige and quality of the island’s top hotels and Mark Jordan at the Beach. With a number of local products coming into season in the next few weeks, diners are invited to tuck into an array of dishes on the specially curated menus, all of which put Jersey meat, seafood and vegetables firmly in the spotlight.
www.tastejersey.je
Monday 02 March 2020 - Friday 06 March 2020
Highlands College
HEAT is unique. It’s one of the best culinary competitions out there that gives students an opportunity like no other. It is a competition that equally judges both the kitchen and front of house. Qualifying heats are held throughout the UK with the main event taking place annually in March in Jersey. In previous years, chefs from Michelin starred restaurants leading the college teams have included Mark Jordan, Frances Atkins and Lee Smith.
Thursday 07 May 2020
The Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity
Save the date for Jersey’s most exciting red carpet night of the year – 07 May 2020 showcasing the best of what Jersey has to offer across the arts, culture, retail, tourism and style sectors. To coincide with the island’s 75th anniversary of Liberation Day, join the island’s most glamorous red carpet gala with some very special guests and celebrities, including an international music act.
Thursday 14 May 2020 - Sunday 17 May 2020
Jersey Art Centre
World class independent film festival featuring short films, features, animations and documentaries from around the globe as well as showcasing home grown talent from the Channel Islands. This will be our second event after a successful launch in 2019 which saw award-winning films from Portugal, Ireland, Sweden, France and Jersey being screened. Check out our website for up to date details.
www.13thparish.org.je/
Monday 25 May 2020 - Sunday 31 May 2020
Various National Trust sites and lands around the Island including St. Ouen’s Bay
The National Trust for Jersey is staging its annual environment festival #LoveNature over the May half term. Set in and around St. Ouen’s Bay in Jersey’s National Park and at other Sites of Special Interest owned by the Trust, the event coincides with and showcases the open afternoon at Le Noir Pré to see the wild orchids in all their glory. Participants are invited to enjoy a week of all things ‘green’ such as scenic walks, bird tours, dawn chorus and sunset activities, bug safaris, pollinator picnics and a host of other wildlife activities.
Sunday 07 June 2020
Field behind Jersey Zoo
FREE event. This is the biggest single day in the British farming calendar when farms all across the British Isles are encouraged to open their gates and invite the public in. The Jersey Royal Company hosts the most southerly event, and is doing this again for a 5th year. Come and meet the farmers and learn about Jersey Royals. Pick your own FREE sample to take home. Ride on a harvester. Take a selfie on a tractor. Talk soil health, environmental projects, pollinators, Action for Cleaner Water. Learn about how we interact with Digital and use drones. Book a tour round the pack house to see potatoes being graded and packed.
www.farmsunday.org/
Friday 19 June 2020 - Saturday 20 June 2020
Mont Grantez, St. Ouen
Enjoy live music in the beautiful natural setting of Mont Grantez headland overlooking St. Ouen’s Bay. Bring a picnic and enjoy fantastic live music as the sunsets and celebrate the summer solstice – the longest day of the year. This is the ultimate way to experience the delights of Jersey at this very special time of year.
Saturday 20 June 2020
Starts at Elizabeth Terminal
The Walk started in 1991 and has raised over £2.3M for about 80 local charities. Normally over 1,000 take part with around 25% from the UK and a smattering from other countries. If you are able to publicise this event in Europe, particularly France, Germany and the Benelux countries it may bring in a few more from the Continent.The trustees will decide the charities to benefit in December and registration will open in mid-January.
Wednesday 01 July 2020 - Friday 31 July 2020
30 bays and beaches around the Island
Jump in this July and swim in a variety of bays throughout the month. A fun way of making the most of our beautiful island and the feeling of having achieved something in the summer rather than it just flying by. Sea swimming has proven benefits for health and wellbeing and participants can visit new places or those bays they haven’t visited for years. Sea swimming makes you feel alive and loving life! Join the group swim at the start of the month then decide where and when to swim, joining the final group swim at the end of the month
Saturday 04 July 2020
Coronation Park
Celebrating the wellness and fitness movement, The Awakening Wellness & Fitness Festival will include a stage with celebrity fitness and live podcasts, as well as number of workshops, from fitness, to meditation and mindfulness, creativity. Healthy food, boutique shopping and children’s activities will also be on offer. Alice Liveing, a personal trainer with 630k Instagram followers, and a food writer and Jasmine Hemsley, a TV presenter, have been announced as the guests of Jersey’s first ever Festival.
https://www.facebook.com/events/458668121392801/
Saturday 25 July 2020
13:00 - 23:00
Coronation Park, St Helier
Celebrating over five years of electronic and roots music in the beautiful grounds of Coronation Park in St Lawrence, Jersey, Reasons Festival make a return for another wonderful edition. Previous guests have come from a diverse range of genre backgrounds, including artists and DJs such as Alan Fitzpatrick, Calibre, B Traits, Claude Von Stroke and more.
https://www.ticketarena.co.uk/festivals/reasons-festival
Tuesday 08 September 2020
At approximately 48 miles (77Km) and approx 5000ft of ascent, this race circles around the island following the stunning granite cliffs of the North Coast to the golden sands of St. Ouen’s Bay and the South Coast. Trail Monkey are going to be celebrating ten years of this undiscovered gem of a race in 2020, and there will be a Ultra Option, a Marathon option, a Half-marathon option and also a 2 man and 5 man relay option, leaving runners no excuse not to get involved! Round The Rock has proved a favourite for many and they return year after year to soak up the relaxed atmosphere and testing course. Round The Rock is perfect race for those wanting to step up the distance and enter the ultra world or as training for a longer event.
Wednesday 09 September 2020 - Sunday 13 September 2020
Various National Trust sites, lands, country lanes, footpaths and woodland around the island.
Enjoy a series of guided walks around the island walking to and nearby National Trust sites and properties. Enjoy themed walks such as wildflower walks, nature and bird tours and heritage and town trails. Visitors can enjoy ‘behind the scenes’ opportunities such as afternoon tea in a walled garden and visits to historic properties en route.
Thursday 10 September 2020 - Sunday 13 September 2020
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Rue De L'Etau, The Waterfront, St. Helier
Celebrating all that is best in wellbeing and lifestyle. Over 40 exhibitors including readers, therapists, healthy products and services, nutrition and fitness. Exhibitors from the UK and Jersey. Come and be pampered at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel and learn more about how you can lead a healthier lifestyle. Workshops, tastings and demonstrations throughout the day in the Noirmont Room on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday 19 September 2020
Various properties around the Island
An opportunity to visit the National Trust for Jersey’s historic properties for free and which are not normally open to the public. Enjoy special events in some of the larger properties.
Saturday 26 September 2020 - Sunday 27 September 2020
The Marina, Waterfront
Super League Triathlon returns to Jersey in September and you can grab a piece of the pulse-pounding action. 50 of the best runners, swimmers and cyclists on the planet will charge through land and sea to chase the ultimate glory. Sound energetic? It is. But you needn’t be a world class triathlete to embrace the power of SLT. Anybody can be a champion this year with new race categories for every age and fitness level. Gear up for one of the most epic experiences in endurance sport.
Thursday 22 October 2020 - Saturday 24 October 2020
The Elms, St. Mary
Embrace the community spirit and participate in the ancient art of making Black Butter which takes place over three days at The Elms, the headquarters of the National Trust for Jersey. Apples grown for cider were once Jersey’s main crop. Today fewer cider apples are grown but the making of black butter (Le nièr beurre) carries on. Come along and peel apples, which are then cooked in a large copper pan or ‘bachin’ over an open fire or help to stir the mixture which is cooked until dawn. The event culminates in a produce market where the freshly made Black Butter is put into jars and sold.