A steampunk festival is coming to the Island.

The inaugural Isle of Wight Steampunk Festival will take place in Ryde between September 20 and September 22, featuring a range of free and ticketed events.

The festival will see a weekend of eccentric fashion, live music, spoken word, and family events.

Tickets and more information for the event are available at www.iowsteampunkfestival.co.uk.

Kieron, organiser of the IW Steampunk Festival, with his wife VickyKieron, organiser of the IW Steampunk Festival, with his wife Vicky (Image: Contributed)

Events will take place across the Victorian town of Ryde, headlined by Steamfest: The Steampunk Concert on Saturday night (September 21), with a cabaret show providing alternative entertainment.

Multiple venues across Ryde will be used, including Eastern Gardens, The Balcony and The Star Coffee and Ale House.

Steampunk attire is not required for attendance.