Events

Launching the 2017 edition of Open Studios, a new exhibition at Quay Arts has given 45 local artists the chance to have their work on display a week before the main Open Studios event gets underway. With a variety of...

MAP: The Isle of Wight's very first Pride event will get underway with a colourful parade through the streets of Ryde on Saturday (15th July). Thousands of people from across the country are set to descend on the seaside town for...

Chart-topping hip-hop group Blazin’ Squad have been announced to play at Strings Bar and Venue in Newport. Original members Ollie, Sam, Melo and Stu will be performing hits like Crossroads, Flip Reverse, We Just Be Dreamin and more at the...

The Isle of Wight’s most diverse creative arts festival, Ventnor Fringe, will return for its eighth outing, between 8th and 13th August, playing host to a record-breaking 120 acts. With pop-up bars and venues created throughout the town for the...

An outdoor screening of the Monty Python classic 'Life of Brian' is to be shown at Brading Roman Villa on Friday (14th July) in aid of The British Heart Foundation and the Roman Villa itself. The event has been entitled...

The church of St Saviour-on-the-Cliff in Shanklin is desperately trying to avoid being returned to the dark ages if the electricity supply fails, but a choir concert is aiming to help boost fundraising efforts. To escape this bleak and depressing...

Ben Cooper, who is to face a waxing The Mill Bay, Ventnor are holding a fun day to raise awareness and money for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E) on Saturday 22nd July. Throughout the day there will be lots going on such...

Island promoters Real Live Events return to their rock roots this Summer with a band endorsed by one of the rock legends they pay tribute to. WRONG JOVI were described by Bon Jovi’s own lead guitarist and songwriter Richie Sambora...

Isle of Wight Ceramic Artist, Andrew Dowden, is showcasing a collection of unique and distinctive handmade, hand-carved ceramics and complementary textured wall art in oils at the Quarr Abbey Art Gallery this weekend. Ideas and designs for Andrew's ceramic work...

McDonalds Newport will be hosting a Minions Fun Day based on the movie Despicable Me 3 this coming Saturday (8th July). Staff will be welcoming customers in for face painting; a colouring competition with prizes; a lucky dip and even...