The wonder of Alderney. Closer than you think.

"The biggest annual carnival in the Channel Islands packs over 70 events into one week, from the decorated-float Cavalcade and Man-Powered Flight off the quay to a torchlight procession that closes the island's most exuberant community celebration."

Alderney Week

"Competitors launch themselves off Douglas Quay in homemade flying contraptions in this gloriously silly annual spectacle that guarantees the crowd a soaking and a laugh in equal measure."

Alderney Week Man Powered Flight Contest

"Families armed with buckets and spades compete on Alderney's golden beach to build the island's finest sandcastle, with prizes for the most imaginative creations."

Alderney Week Sandcastle Competition

"Local and visiting yachts gather in Braye Harbour for a weekend of racing and socialising that traditionally coincides with the fireworks finale of Alderney Week."

Alderney International Sailing Rally

"A two-day outdoor music festival on the rock featuring world-class tribute acts and local Channel Islands bands, with all proceeds supporting Alderney charitable causes."

RidunaFest 2026

"Vessels moored in Braye Harbour's inner harbour gather for the traditional maritime blessing ceremony, a quietly beautiful annual custom on a working island harbour."

Blessing of the Boats

"Held on the late August bank holiday Sunday, this community fayre brings together local crafts, wildlife information stalls and conservation activities hosted by the Alderney Wildlife Trust, often with an island patron as host."

Alderney Wildlife Trust Fayre

"Around 70 private aircraft descend on Alderney's tiny airfield from Guernsey, Jersey, the UK and the Continent for the island's 33rd annual fly-in weekend, turning the grass strip into one of the Channel Islands' most convivial aviation gatherings."

Alderney Annual Fly-In