Events

A major new vintage event at Goddards will bring tractors, steam engines and family entertainment together to raise funds for Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

Cowes Fringe has unveiled its 2026 programme, featuring an exciting and diverse line-up of 9 events spanning theatre, live music, comedy, family entertainment, and creative workshops.

Island Women ‘In Conversation’ will return to Cowes later this month following a successful debut event that attracted more than 70 attendees.

An evening of discussion and insight will shine a spotlight on powerful female characters at Medina Bookshop later this month.

Special fundraising sessions will see £1 donated per attendee to support those living with Parkinson’s during Awareness Month.

More than 50 new shows have been added to this year’s Ventnor Fringe line-up, with organisers promising the biggest festival yet is still to come.

A rare behind-the-scenes look at the operation and marketing of the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer will be shared at a free Isle of Wight event.

Island youngsters are in for a treat this Easter, as libraries across the Isle of Wight prepare a packed programme of crafty, creative and magical activities for the school holidays.

A popular free community event celebrating classic vehicles and maritime heritage is set to return to the Isle of Wight this Summer, with Cowes Classics Day taking place on Sunday 7th June.

Dimbola Museum and Galleries will host a second ‘Jimi and Friends’ night next month, celebrating The Pretty Things and the magic of the Isle of Wight Festivals.