Events

Mark Radcliffe Singer Chesney Hawkes and BBC DJ Mark Radcliffe are among the 1st names announced for the 2022 Drumming and Strumming for Shanklin Theatre line-up. The 90s singer will headline the event. Meanwhile, Mark Radcliffe, who can be heard...

The talented local team behind some of the Island’s best-loved musical performances are delighted to be returning to the stage this April with Legally Blonde The Musical. This is the first time that the fabulously fun, multi-award winning musical has...

Some of the UK’s top wrestlers will be grappling and slamming their way into Newport’s Medina Theatre on Saturday (9th April). The bill will feature some of the country's top grapplers, including LDN British Champion Alan Lee Travis, the American...

Thousands of people are expected to descend on Robin Hill at the end of May for The Isle of Wight Balloon Festival, which is taking place between 28th-30th May 2022. Previously known as Sky High, the annual event welcomed over...

Little Grimm Tales – the perfect show for all the family – will be staged at the Anthony Minghella Theatre this Easter half term. What if the wishes were granted? What if the magic were real? Beasts and breadcrumbs, wolves...

The annual Easter duck race at Shide in Newport will take place on Saturday (16th April) in aid of Aspire Ryde. At 12 noon, some 1,000 ducks will be ready to float downriver in a competitive but fun race. It...

Julian Clary Festival organisers have confirmed that Julian Clary will headline the Wight Proms comedy night – Wight Laugh – on Friday 19th August. Wight Proms have also announced that RuPaul Drag Race stars Ella Vaday, Kitty Scott-Claus and Choriza...

Owing to very popular demand, 'Ticket to Ryde' will be returning on each of the Bank Holiday weekends throughout Spring and Summer 2022, in addition to its usual slot at the end of August. Organised by Jack Up Events with...

The Herd Theatre’s playful, interactive adventure 'Slime' is heading to Quay Arts’ Minghella Theatre on Sunday 24th April at 14:00. Slime is a show for young children and their families, who can expect to get stuck in with slime, the...

Organisers are ready to showcase the very best of Island rural life over the weekend of 25th and 26th June. The Royal Isle of Wight County Show offers a packed schedule of entertainment, animal displays, and hands-on activities. Local food...