Events

The ever-popular Sandown Illuminated Carnival will wow the crowds tomorrow evening (Wednesday), with the spectacular costumes of Shademakers UK taking a starring role in the parade. Fresh from their acclaimed show Ad Astra at Shanklin Theatre last month, Shademakers expect to have...

Carisbrooke Priory are to host a concert entitled 'An Evening of Music from Broadway and the Silver Screen' on Saturday 31st August, in their chapel. The band performance is by the John Davidson Quintet, including highly regarded saxophonist, Gary Plumley....

There are now only a few weeks to go before the Southampton International Boatshow (SIBS) opens in Mayflower Park and the surrounding area, including the ever-popular on-the-water displays based on the pontoons. As always, Isle of Wight companies are attending...

The vibrant creativity of Isle of Wight artists will be showcased at the annual Open Studios event between now and Sunday 8th September 2024. Steeped in a rich history of fostering community and creativity, the event opens doors — quite literally...

Thousands of scooterists are set to descend on the Isle of Wight today (Thursday) ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend's annual Isle of Wight Scooter Rally, which will include the traditional Sunday ride-out. The Scooter Rally weekend runs through to...

Shademakers will mark their return during their first carnival appearance of the season at Newport's Illuminated Carnival tomorrow night (Thursday). All are invited along to the county town's Illuminated Carnival, which is set to move off from South Street at...

One of the Isle of Wight’s most famous and successful residents will be setting the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes fleet on its way this weekend for the 63rd running of the historic and prestigious race. Mark King, frontman and bassist with Level 42,...

Tickets are now on sale for the book lovers’ event of the year – The Isle of Wight Literary Festival. You can now book your seats to hear from star names and top authors in many fields at the festival,...

The next production for Cowes Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society is at Trinity Theatre in Cowes, featuring characters from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Rewritten into modern English by award winning director, Gwen Stevens, the production features 8 light-hearted and funny tales...

The Isle of Wight Morris Minor Owners Club is to hold its annual rally at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway in Havenstreet on Sunday 1st September. On the day there will be a variety of stalls, a tombola, live...