Events

Maureen Sullivan comments this week on the habits formed through lockdown and how we can break them to get back to doing the things we love - including watching live theatre! Over the last month or so I have felt...

Now in its seventh year, the annual free-to-attend Ticket to Ryde event returns this August bank holiday weekend! Taking place during the International Scooter Rally, the event embraces the ‘60s and the mods - providing Islanders with a taste of...

Brading Scarecrow Festival and Sale Trail are set to return for their 6th year - with this year's event set to feature over 40 stuffed creations! The event will this year run between the 23rd and 30th August, with scarecrows...

The Ryde Art Collective (TRAC) will be holding their first post-lockdown group show in the Acons Gallery at Monkton Arts in Ryde into September. The 7 participating TRAC artists will be showing new work in a range of media including...

See the Isle of Wight in a different light this October at Wessex Cancer Trust’s new illuminated fundraising walk, Starlit Trail. Featuring stunning scenery, sparkling illuminations and spectacular live entertainment at every turn, the Isle of Wight’s first Starlit Trail...

Isle of Wight youngster Thomas Luke will be performing a piano recital at All Saints Church in Ryde this Saturday (21st August), alongside fellow talented pianist Shutian Cheng. Last year Thomas won the keyboard category final of the BBC's Young...

The countdown to the South Coast’s largest hot air balloon bonanza, Sky High Night Glow, is on! Local landowners and residents are now being given notice of the upcoming event... From 20th-22nd August, Robin Hill will see magnificent hot air...

Bembridge Village Hall will host some of the finest locally created art and craft for 2 days over the August Bank Holiday weekend. It will be an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to appreciate the quality and range of...

Age UK Isle of Wight is calling for fundraisers of all ages to take on their fun-filled family-friendly obstacle course this September. Get covered in every colour of the rainbow as you run (or walk) your way around their all-inclusive...

Organisers of the Isle of Wight Grand National and Scurry have announced the event will return this October - some 31 months after the last races were held. The annual event was due to take place in March 2020 but...