Events

Usually, the lifesavers of Cowes RNLI Station answer mayday calls. But this May, it’s they who need your help - so the station is putting on a Mayday fundraiser and 999 day to raise vital funds. The event and fundraiser...

Platform One will once again shine a spotlight on eco-conscious design with its 2025 Sustainable Fashion Show, set to take place at Newport Minster in May. The historic venue in the heart of the Isle of Wight will be transformed...

Rookley Village Association has confirmed the return of its popular 'Gardening Galore' event, taking place next Sunday (4th May). This well-loved event is a staple of the Isle of Wight's horticultural calendar, with stallholders from across the Isle of Wight...

Dog lovers and families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of canine fun at the Ability Dogs 4 Young People Fun Dog Show, taking place this Sunday (27th April) at the charity’s training centre at Sandown Airport. The event gets...

P.P. Arnold - who became London’s First Lady of Soul back in the 60s - will be performing at Strings in Newport on Friday 14th November, accompanied by her live band. The term 'well established' might be appropriate for some...

Fans of cosy crime novels such as Richard Osman's 'Thursday Murder Club' series are in for a treat on Sunday evening (27th April), when Medina Bookshop in Cowes will play host to a talk by best-selling novelist Marnie Riches. In...

Medina Bookshop in Cowes will host an upbeat evening of readings and environmental discussion this Saturday (26th April) at 19:00, marking the launch of a new book created to support the Solent Seagrass Restoration Project. ‘Wild Seas, Wilder Cities’ is...

Abbey Brass is about to launch its concert season with a debut performance at Newport Minster next month. The 25-strong brass band presents its first concert of the year at the recently restored Minster in St Thomas’ Square on Saturday...

Sandown Carnival’s Easter Fireworks Eggstravaganza is to light up the bay this weekend (Saturday 19th April). From around 20:30, a whole host of fireworks will be launched from the end of the pier. Spectators are advised to arrive in time...

Isle of Wight Council libraries will be taking part in World Book Night, a national celebration of reading and books, on Wednesday 23rd April. This annual event invites everyone, regardless of whether they consider themselves ‘readers’ or not, to dedicate...