Events

Dimbola Museum & Galleries will host a special tribute to Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ on Sunday (7th September), with singer-songwriter James Hollingsworth performing a live solo show. Pink Floyd were founded in 1965 by Syd Barrett (guitar, lead...

The ever-popular Morris Minor Rally returns to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Havenstreet on Sunday (31st August) – and entry is completely free. This annual event has become a favourite in the Island’s classic car calendar, drawing enthusiasts...

Hot on the heels of East Cowes’ first carnival for 30 years and the annual Bank Holiday parade in St Helen’s, this week sees 3 big carnivals to round off the Isle of Wight's 2025 season. First, it's Sandown Illuminated...

Island businesses will take to the water at Island Harbour this Saturday (30th August) for Wessex Cancer Support’s first ever Dragon Boat Race, with 10 teams competing from 13:00. The event, sponsored by Rouse, WH Brading and Biscoes Solicitors, will...

Warrior Festival is set to return next month, bringing explosive live music, immersive entertainment and community spirit back to the scenic grounds of Robin Hill next month.  Now in its latest edition, the not-for-profit festival continues to support The Wight...

A spine-tingling mix of fine dining and live theatre is returning to East Cowes this October as Albert Cottage Hotel hosts its hugely popular Halloween Murder Mystery nights, ‘A Recipe for Murder’, on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th October. The...

Ryde is set to welcome the return of the Isle of Wight Steampunk Festival from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September 2025, following a successful debut last year. The main hub for the festival will be Western Gardens, where free...

East Cowes Carnival will return for the first time in decades tonight (Saturday) after a volunteer group secured Red Funnel's support of more than £2,500.  Thanks to the dedication and hard work of a team of volunteers, Mike Flanagan, Flag...

A Fun Dog Show will be held at The Towers in Yarmouth tomorrow (24th August) to raise funds for Isle of Wight charity Ability Dogs 4 Young People, with the private gardens being opened exclusively for the occasion. The afternoon...

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is gearing up to host its 50th annual Steam Fair this Bank Holiday weekend, thanks to the continued support of Wightlink. Running from Friday 22nd August to Monday 25th August at Havenstreet, the milestone...