Events

Preparations are nearly complete for Ascend – thought to be the first-ever youth-led arts festival on the Isle of Wight – which will take place at the Broadway Centre, Sandown next week. A teenage Battle of the Bands will take...

The Isle of Wight is gearing up for its most vibrant and exhilarating event of the year, the Isle of Wight Mardi Gras 2024, which is set to take place on the streets of Ryde tomorrow (Saturday 6th July). This...

4 gardens in Arreton will be open to raise money for Home-Start IOW and the Scouts on the Island on Sunday 14th July, from 12 noon until 16:30. Cream teas will be available at the Coach House, between St George’s...

The 2nd stage of the year-long new national BoatLife Fishing Championship will be held at Cowes over the weekend of 13th and 14th July. Competitors will include professional teams vying for the prestigious Pro-Team Cup, sponsored by industry giants committed...

The Phoenix Choir will be performing in the recently renovated Newport Minster in aid of the Minster’s new community project for those living with dementia and their carers on Saturday 13th July. The Phoenix Choir will be singing from their...

Thomas Luke, who won the keyboard category of BBC Young Musician in 2020, is set to perform with the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra at Medina Theatre in Newport on Saturday (7th July). The young Isle of Wight pianist will...

Peter Gale, the publicist for Apollo Theatre in Newport, describes the backstage work for the theatre's latest production: Around the World in 80 Days. Peter says: "Open the door of the Apollo Theatre wardrobe department and you might think you’d...

A concert of music from a Summer's evening will be presented at All Saints' Church in Ryde by Ryde Chorus on Saturday 13th July. The choir will perform a selection of choral music by contemporary composers. Bob Chilcott is a...

Lovers of classic cars, yachts and motorboats are being invited down to The Parade to enjoy Cowes Classics Day on 7th July. There will be displays by famous aircraft and free entertainment surrounded by a food stall and the many...

With the date set for artists to open the doors to their studios this August, Isle of Wight Open Studios are hosting a Showcase Exhibition of artists' work, in collaboration with Quay Arts in Newport. The exhibition, curated and installed...