Events

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...

Excitement is building for this Sunday's Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day with huge crowds expected to enjoy the event on Ryde seafront. A jaw-dropping display by the Red Arrows at 11:30 will be the centrepiece of the annual celebration...

StoneCrabs Theatre has announced the highly anticipated arrival of Joe Carstairs at Quay Arts. This captivating theatrical production has taken London by storm and is now making its way to our stage for a limited engagement from 3rd-5th July, shows...

The following article was written by Alan Whitewood and Suzanne Whitewood MBE. Peter Crouch recorded a podcast in the Big Top on Thursday evening before the Denmark versus England game in the Euros. He was one of the tallest pro...

Strings Bar & Venue in Newport will welcome one of the most profoundly influential bands in Jamaican History – The Skatalites – on Sunday 7th July. The Skatalites served as the indispensable backing band for many legendary vocalists and vocal...

It’s July – Summer must start soon, but in any case, there’s plenty of great theatre to look forward to. First, there’s ‘High School Musical Jr’ at The Bay School’s secondary site in Sandown on 4th and 5th July at...

Whether you're a seasoned artist looking to expand your skills or a beginner eager to explore your artistic potential, Quay Arts’ Summer school short courses let you explore traditional techniques, experiment with innovative mediums and methods, and fuel your creativity....

Independent Arts in Newport has invited Fashion and Textiles BTEC students at The Island VI Form to showcase their spectacular ballgowns, designed and made for their final major project, as an exhibition and runway fundraising event. The Ballgown project incorporates...

Over 20 school and community groups will take part in this year's Mardi Gras parade in Ryde on Saturday 6th July, with handmade costumes created on the theme of ‘Story of Carnival’. Groups have explored celebrations from early history and...

CycleWight is organising its second Kidical Mass Ride - this time through Ryde - as part of the IOW Biosphere Festival.  The inaugural ride took place in March this year and was a great success. The Biosphere Festival celebrates and...