Events

Brave the cold to help Islanders affected by cancer at this year’s New Year’s Day Dip, hosted by Wessex Cancer Trust. The second annual event takes place outside The Salix Cafe on Shanklin’s Small Hope Beach and will raise money...

'Another Christmas Concert' will be performed by Newchurch Male Voice Choir on Friday (21st December) at All Saints Church in Newchurch. Guests artists on the night will be Cantobelle. Proceedings will get underway at 19:00. Audience participation will be required....

A special 'Lights of Love' service is to be held at the Isle of Wight Crematorium chapel in Whippingham on Friday (14th December), for families and friends to remember loved ones they have lost. The service, organised by the Isle...

The Christmas Garden is back for a third year running to light up the Sandown Battery with festive spirit and fun for all the family. This completely free community event, which will take place from 16:00-19:00 on Sunday 16th December,...

From Santa specials on the steam railway to traditional pantomime productions, the Isle of Wight is certainly the place to be this December. Here are 5 traditional Christmas events on the Island you won’t want to miss, with each guaranteed...

UPDATED: The Vectis Historic Vehicle Club will be displaying vintage and classic cars in St Thomas’s Square, Newport on Saturday (15th December). Owners will be getting all festive for the occasion by dressing in Christmas fancy dress. The cars, of...

All are welcome to join with Mountbatten for a Christmas carol service, with readings by candlelight, later this month. From 18:30 on Wednesday 19th December, staff and volunteers will come together to celebrate the festive season at All Saints’ Church...

Patients, staff, volunteers and visitors are invited to attend an evening of Christmas carols at St Mary’s Hospital on Thursday 20th December. The service will be led by Trust Chaplain, Reverend Janet Hallam and will feature readings, seasonal songs and...

Santa Claus will be catching a ride with Freshwater's firefighters on Christmas Day for a tour of both Freshwater and Totland. Despite being incredibly busy, Father Christmas has spared an hour of his time to say hello to the boys...

Charlie Gracie, one of America's first rock 'n' roll stars, with hits like Fabulous, Butterfly and I Love You So Much It Hurts, is heading to the Isle of Wight for 2 appearances at the Camphill Community Club in Newport....