Events

With the 124th running of Ventnor Carnival well underway this week, thousands lined the streets of the seaside town last night (Saturday) for the annual illuminated carnival procession. With the same luck as Ryde Carnival, which ran earlier in the...

The now annual Highland Gathering returned to the Island yesterday (Sunday) as Robin Hill Adventure Park played host to the Scottish-themed event. As well as a variety of cultural food and drink, around 4000 visitors enjoyed bagpipe playing and traditional haggis throwing...

Hundreds lined the streets of Shanklin last night (Saturday) as the annual illuminated carnival procession made it's way through the town. The weather stayed dry for the annual event, which saw a spectacular mixture of colour and fun light up...

As the Summer holidays continue, families of all ages have been enjoying a medieval event at the heart of the Island this week.  The historic Carisbrooke Castle has been host to the Grand Medieval Joust, where fighting knights have done...

There’s a wealth of music choices in Ventnor and now jazz has found a home in the Ventnor Arts Club. The excellent acoustics from its high vaulted ceiling, leather lounge chairs and deep and appropriately jazzy carpet make for wonderful...

Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week is renown for attracting some of the best sailors in the world and yesterday (Monday), three of them joined an extreme kitesurfer to go head to head in the ‘Volvo Sailing Speed Challenge’ - a...

Chris Barber OBE, this year celebrates his Diamond Jubilee as leader of his band on a full-time professional basis and is set to play on the Isle of Wight this September.      A band that stands out as one of...

The Island Highland Gathering returns to Robin Hill Adventure Park & Gardens on Sunday 11th August for a full day of Caledonian themed entertainment. This is the third year that the lush surroundings of Robin Hill will trill with the sound of...

Ventnor Rotary and St Catherine’s are joining forces to organise a new must-go-to event for this August Bank Holiday, the Summertime Blues & Jazz picnic. Being held at East Dene on 25th August, Summertime Blues & Jazz is a chance...

A popular free community event is set to return to Ryde for a second year. Impact Ryde will take place on Saturday 17th August, between 12:00 & 16:00. The event is now in its second year and hopes to return...