Events

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...

A panel discussion on Children’s Rights will be held at the Sixth Form College in Nodehill on Tuesday (5th April). The discussion forms part of Newport’s Year of the Child to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the death of Little...

Things are really ramping up on our thriving Island theatre scene with a bumper crop of shows coming up in April – whatever your tastes, there should be something to suit you! The Apollo Players’ latest play, ‘Doubt’  opens on...

Organisers of the Island Car Centre Sandown Sprint, which starts this Saturday (2nd April), are sharing their top tips to help spectators enjoy the motorsport action. For the first time in over 60 years, motorsport will return to the streets...

Platform One is hosting a music industry conference at Quay Arts to discuss Sustaining a Career in the Music Industry on Friday 8th April. The conference will feature a range of guests that cover various sectors of the industry, aiming...

One of the Island's biggest music festivals, Jack up the Summer, won't be returning in its normal guise this year - but there are a number of fun-filled retro music events taking place throughout the year instead, including a boutique...