Events

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...

Brevity, the Isle of Wight’s Literary Handbill is teaming up with Boojum&Snark in Sandown to host an inspiring series of events for local writers of all abilities. With Boojum’s ‘CHUFFLE’ exhibition top of mind (now on show at the Sandown...

Wight Doodles is hosting an evening of clairvoyance with renowned medium Steve Holbrook later this month to help raise vital funds for Trackadog, a local volunteer-run organisation dedicated to reuniting lost dogs with their owners. The fundraising event will take...

A bold and colourful youth-led fashion show celebrating sustainability, creativity and carnival flair is set to take over Appuldurcombe House in Wroxall on Saturday 17th May. New Carnival's Trash to Trend will see young designers unveil one-of-a-kind outfits made entirely...

Isle of Wight musician Ruby will take to the stage for an in-store acoustic performance as part of Record Store Day this weekend (12th April). The singer-songwriter will play live in Ventnor Reggie’s Retro on Saturday, 12th April. She’ll begin...

This year’s annual duck race, in aid of Aspire, will be held on Easter Weekend (Saturday 19th April) at Shide. For 2025, Year 6 pupils at Nettlestone Primary School asked if they could support Aspire. So, with the help of...

Medina Bookshop in Cowes will be paying host to folk rock legend Ian Anderson on Friday 11th April at 19:00. Ian A Anderson (NOT to be confused with the Jethro Tull frontman) has been an internationally touring and recording musician,...

Cowes is all set to welcome veterans and members of the public as the Town Council hosts a special event to celebrate 80 years since World War II officially ended in Europe (VE Day). The VE Day 80 celebrations, on...

Osborne Proms ‘25, an unforgettable summer evening of classical music, invites music enthusiasts to the historic grounds of Osborne House. On Saturday 26th July 2025, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will perform a selection of Proms classics, from Elgar to Tchaikovsky...

Cowes Classics Regatta has announced the 5th annual Cowes Classics Day, a free community event on The Parade in Cowes, organised by the Royal London Yacht Club. Isle of Wight residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a display...