Fairs, festivals and shows, many of which are celebrations of the Island's unique heritage and culture, cater for all ages and interests - sport, art, music, theatre, history and many other subjects and activities.
The most ceremonial event -and to Manx people the most important - is Tynwald Day, held each year in July on Tynwald Hill and the Fair Field in the village of St. John's.
Other major cultural events are the Mananan International Festival of Music and the Arts, held in Port Erin in June, and Yn Cruinnaght (Inter Celtic Festival) which takes place in Ramsey in July. The Royal Manx Show at Sulby and the great Southern Show at Castletown provide a fascinating mix of culture and agriculture.